As the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus rages across the world, so begins the uncertainty of once seemingly-certain musical events. Unfortunately Psycho Las Vegas is one of the first victims. The festival has shared that despite their revised lineup, it looks like almost none of the international acts can participate. This includes bands like Emperor, Watain, Mayhem, and Satyricon.
Psycho Las Vegas will announce for certain if these bands can make it to the festival on August 2.
"Prior to the global shutdown, visas were approved for Emperor, Watain, Mayhem, Satyricon, MGLA, Crippled Black Phoenix, and Cult Of Fire via Psycho's immigration team. Once we were confident we could move forward with the festival in 2021, visas were reapplied for and reapproved for all aforementioned bands.
"While travel restrictions continue to be in place for much of the world, exceptions are being granted on a case-by-case basis for international artists. This is a process that involves everyone from the European embassies and artist management, to local government officials who are petitioning on our behalf, and our counsel here at Psycho who has worked tirelessly on this process. Please know that all artists, their teams, and the entire Psycho crew are committed to doing everything possible to get these bands to the festival in August.
"With that being said, we're giving it until August 2nd to assess whether or not these artists will be able to travel to Psycho Las Vegas 2021. We are in the final stages of making this happen – visas are approved, but we must be granted an exception for each artist to travel here due to the US Travel Ban from European countries. Those who are unable to obtain this exception will postpone their appearance to 2022. And while there is no comparable replacement for any of the affected artists, additional acts will be added to this year's bill.
"Refunds will be available for all ticket types and tiers starting on August 2nd. Ticket buyers will be contacted via email with an easy one-click option to obtain a full refund.
"For those of you taking the ride with us, we can’t wait to see you next month. For those who can’t, we hope to see you in 2022."
Psycho Las Vegas 2021 will take place between August 20 and 22 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, NV. As of right now, this is the current lineup.
Thursday, August 19th (‘Psycho Swim‘):
Old Man Gloom
Bongzilla
Death Valley Girls
Polyrhythmics
The Skull
Blackwater Holylight
Here Lies Man
DJ Scott Seltzer
Rhythm & Riffs Lounge:
Wind (acoustic set)
DJ Nate Carson
Friday, August 20th:
Emperor
GZA
Mayhem
Obituary
Ty Segall
Satyricon
Watain
Paul Cauthen
The Sword
Cephalic Carnage
HEALTH
The Bridge City Sinners
MGLA
Intronaut
Exhorder
Pinback
King Dude
Khemmis
Mothership
Toke
Lord Buffalo
Psychlona
Claude Fontaine
Hippie Death Cult
Foie Gras
Alms
Mother Mercury
DJ Ethan McCarthy
DJ Scott Seltzer
DJ Nate Carson
DJ Painkiller
Saturday, August 21st:
Danzig
The Flaming Lips
Thievery Corporation
Cannibal Corpse
Dying Fetus
Red Fang
Cursive
Pig Destroyer
Poison The Well
Eyehategod
Primitive Man
Death By Stereo
Curl Up & Die
Boysetsfire
Fatso Jetson
Profanatica
Adamantium
Silvertomb
Frankie And The Witch Fingers
Withered
Flavor Crystal
Highlands
Vaelmyst
Black Sabbitch
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Sunday, August 22nd:
Down
Exodus
High On Fire
Osees
Amigo The Devil
Drab Majesty
Crippled Black Phoenix
Weedeater
Full Of Hell
Midnight
Repulsion
Cult Of Fire
Zola Jesus
TSOL
Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears
Guantanamo Baywatch
Immolation
Dengue Fever
Creeping Death
Kanga
Warish
Glacial Tomb
Relaxer
Vitriol
DJ Scott Seltzer
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