The heavy metal superband Category 7 was set to head out on their first-ever tour next spring, however, the run has been called-off due to low ticket sales.
The run was slated to kick-off in March 2025 to support their 2024 self-titled debut.
Category 7 currently features ex-Machine Head and current Kerry King guitarist Phil Demmel, ex-Adrenaline Mob member Mike Orlando, ex-Anthrax and current Armored Saint vocalist John Bush, ex-Overkill and current Shadows Fall drummer Jason Bittner, and Jack Gibson of Exodus.
The group took to social media to share the news this week, noting that “with the overwhelming competition for the live show dollar, we feel that our projected ticket sales will not be enough for our tour to be profitable, so we have made the painful decision to cancel our tour in March.”
“The cost of touring continues to go up and while we had no illusion of big profits, at least breaking even was a goal which after speaking to our agent and the promoters of the shows did not seem achievable,” Category 7, “The cost of touring continues to go up and while we had no illusion of big profits, at least breaking even was a goal which after speaking to our agent and the promoters of the shows did not seem achievable.”
Category 7 said that “we appreciate everyone that is enjoying our music, and we will continue to attempt to find a way to bring the live show on the road.” They added that this decision was made early enough that ticketholders will be able to receive refunds before Christmas, while VIP purchases will be immediately refunded.
