SUIDAKRA: First-Ever Show In China Cut Short; Video Available

German melodic folk/death metallers SUIDAKRA have issued the following update:

"We played our first show here in China a few days ago (June 14) in Shenyang. Everything started perfectly as there were a lot more people than we expected and everybody obviously enjoyed our performance. Unfortunately, the crowd barriers in front of the stage were not prepared for a decent metal concert and they broke down during the second song. It took some time until the police and security could fix it, but then we were able to continue. Just two songs later, people in the audience got hurt by the crowd movement, so together with the festival organizers we decided that the show shouldn't be continued, as safety and physical integrity of our fans is a top priority for us! We thank everybody for understanding and staying cool with this decision and promise to come back as soon as possible to Shenyang. Anyway, we'll continue our tour here in China with shows in Beijing and Shanghai. Maybe we'll be able to announce another show at short notice to take place on June 19 — we'll keep you updated!"

Check out video footage of the Shenyang concert below.

SUIDAKRA recently announced the addition of guitarist Sebastian Hinz to the group's ranks.

SUIDAKRA's ninth album, "Crógacht", was released in the U.S. on March 3 through Wacken Records/SPV.

Over its fourteen-year history, SUIDAKRA has stayed true to its roots and the sound that it has become known for. Combining fast melodic death metal, Irish folk music, and a torrent of harmonies, SUIDAKRA proves yet again that it possesses the ability to blend several different influences into its unique sound. To put a spin on things, new elements have been introduced, like traditional instruments (bagpipes, banjo, tin whistles),a sixteen member choir and epic orchestral arrangements.

Recorded at Gernart Studios with producer Martin Muchwalter, "Crógacht" delivers an aural assault. In addition to that, the eyes and mind of the listener will also be pleased, as famous Belgian graphic artists Kris Verwimp is responsible not only for the magnificent artwork in the digipack and 16-page booklet, but also for the lyrics of this fascinating concept album. "Crógacht", meaning bravery, is based on one of the most dramatic tales in Irish mythology. It tells the story of the hero Cuchulainn's epic journey to the Isle of Skye, where he seeks to learn the arts of war from the Scythian warrior woman Scathach. The decisions he then has to make set the events in motion that will lead up to his son Conlaoch's tragic fate…

With overwhelming reactions to their 2006 release, "Caledonia", and their November 2008 DVD/Best of CD, "13 Years of Celtic Wartunes", SUIDAKRA has performed over 200 live shows (including the Wacken Open Air festival five times),and successfully completed several tours in Europe, Russia, and a first-ever American tour.