No Orphaned Land This Summer

I'm gonna cry. Sonisphere Istanbul's last day was a favorite just because of Heaven & Hell no matter if there would be Big 4 or not. Then Dio has passed away.

It's second day was an absolute favorite just because of the great Israeli band Orphanad Land, now they have to cancel their appearance just because of fucking politics!

"Two weeks ago, we were the happiest band on earth when we were announced to Sonisphere Istanbul, we all waited for this moment for so long. Then, a political fucked up crisis started between our countries and a whole chaos started to go on and unfortunately still goes on 'till that moments."

"After a few days of rumors, we were sadly announced today that the security company who is responsible of the festival cannot guarantee our safety during the fest and therefore our show had to be delayed from this year…"

"We promise you all that we will make the maximum efforts to schedule new dates in Turkey very soon. We personally feel safe; we don't need any kind of security, surrounded by all of you makes us safe, but this is just us."

"To all the people that opened support groups and even the ones that just expressed their opinion; you all are the greatest gift that a band could get. Please don't be sad about this cancellation, all delays are for the good, one day, politicians will learn and take an example from you and us, Inshallah."

"Before we leave please remember this, our orphaned brothers: our countries flags may have different signs and colors but deep in our hearts shines the same flag — the flag of hope, friendship, brotherhood, don't ever forget it — it is our duty as disciples of the sacred oath."

"You have to know that, we, Orphaned Land, we felt safe and we 100% wanted to come despite all, to have that show for the purpose of peace, friendship and brotherhood of our nations. The facts are that this is a big festival, with many people and many bands, and the security company didn't want to risk all of that just because of us. We couldn't agree with it, but we fully understand it and respect it. Yet we and Purple Productions are very sad. It is such a strange feeling not to be able to play in Turkey, this is our second home!"

"Sherefe and mujuck to all of you."

RIGHT KOBI, TURKEY IS YOUR SECOND HOME!

Once again, FUCK politics.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=141183

EDIT: Oh, and mujuck to you, too

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...all delays are for the good, one day, politicians will learn and take an example from you and us, Inshallah.

Before we leave please remember this, our orphaned brothers: our countries flags may have different signs and colors but deep in our hearts shines the same flag — the flag of hope, friendship, brotherhood, don't ever forget it — it is our duty as disciples of the sacred oath.

inshallah Kobi
these words are so precious-always have been- but especially at the moment,they mean a lot..thanks guys,that's why i love you so much!

i don't think there will be any problems at the gig,there's a big connection between the band and Turkish audience,but still,nobody wants to risk anything of course..

such a SHAME! politics fuck us all again,can't believe this! i was counting off the days,i already missed their previous gigs,and wanted to see them so much..we were waiting the second day for Orphaned Land

anyways,i'm sure things will calm down and we'll finally have the chance to see them live

Aaaaw, these news really suck
I'm gonna join you all with one big "FUCK POLITICS!" too.

Quote :

"To all the people that opened support groups and even the ones that just expressed their opinion; you all are the greatest gift that a band could get. Please don't be sad about this cancellation, all delays are for the good, one day, politicians will learn and take an example from you and us, Inshallah."

"Before we leave please remember this, our orphaned brothers: our countries flags may have different signs and colors but deep in our hearts shines the same flag — the flag of hope, friendship, brotherhood, don't ever forget it — it is our duty as disciples of the sacred oath."

I loved this part, too. Such a positive message, in there. There'll be better times...