VON GROOVE Pulls Out Of UK's Z ROCK 08

April 22, 2008

VON GROOVE has cancelled its appearance at the Z Rock 08 festival, set to take place May 16-17 at The Asylum, Hampton Street, Hockley, Birmingham, England.

According to the organizers, "VON GROOVE have been forced to pull out of the event due to exceptional current close personal circumstances for Michael Shotton (vocals/drums),this is a time that Michael needs to be with his family and we hope that people will understand his position. It is already planned to bring VON GROOVE to the UK for a number of shows this autumn, news of which will be announced at Z Rock 08."

BOMBAY BLACK will now play on the Saturday main event and DANTE FOX has been added to Friday evening.

The Z Rock 08 lineup/running order is now as follows:

Friday, May 16:

HOUSE OF LORDS 10:35 - end
DANTE FOX 9:25 - 10:15
7DAYZ 8:30 - 9:05
BULLITT 7:35 - 8:10
ROCKSTAR 6: 40 - 7:15

Doors 6pm / tickets: 25.00

Saturday, May 17:

BLACK 'N BLUE 10:50 - end
BONFIRE 9:05 - 10:25
SHY 7:30 - 8:40
EDEN 6:05 - 7:05
BOMBAY BLACK 3:50 - 4:50
STEVE GRIMMETT BAND 2:40 - 3:30
STORMZONE 1:30 - 2:20
REDLINE 12:30 - 1:10

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