News•October 29, 2013 5:42 PM ET•8,387 views

Sepultura cancels North American tour

Sepultura has announced the cancellation of their North American tour, which was to kick off this week in California. Here's the official word:

"Due to the delay in obtaining a visa for the band to enter the United States, we regret to inform all fans that the previously announced North American tour is being cancelled. We apologize to the fans, promoters, and the bands who were going to be part of the 'Tsunami Of Metal' tour – Unearth, Kataklysm, Scar The Martyr, Anciients, and Dark Sermon."

Fans who purchased advanced tickets will be entitled to a full refund.