Underoath Cancels Warped Tour
Jul 29, 2006 - Underoath just announced that they would not play in the remainder of the Vans Warped Tour. The band stated, "Were deeply frustrated and sorry for any inconvenience this has caused. We felt it necessary to take some immediate time to focus on our friendship, as thats more important than risking it for the sake of touring at this time."
The announcement comes shortly after NoFX front man Fat Mike, made several comments directed at Underoath and the bands beliefs. Fat Mike was on stage and opened with "most bands on the warped tour this year really aren't that good, like Underoath, not that good. We don't care about our fans, we just want to offend as many people as we can." He later stated, "if you are Christian or believe in God like Underoath, i would leave right now because I am trying to offend as many Christians as I can." The song "Idiot, Son of an Asshole" was later dedicated to God.
Officially, this incident has nothing to do with Underoath's decision to drop out of the Tour. However, Underoath has not given any specifics for the reasons for their decision.
However, for the time being, the band is still set to play an upcoming tour of Canada.
