Madball to replace Sick Of It All at Nightshift's Party Weekend, Nightshift to host free pre-party

Due to the recent news of Sick Of It All frontman Lou Koller having to undergo treatment for an esophagus tumor this Summer, the band was forced to cancel their upcoming European tour and unfortunately will also no longer will be able to perform at Nightshift Merch's Party Weekend 2024.

The band was set to headline the bill that also features Pig Destroyer, Strife, End It, Creeping Death and many more. Stepping up in Sick Of It All's absence will be fellow NYHC legends Madball, who will perform a Set It Off 30th anniversary set.

Along with the updated line up, Nightshift has also announced a free pre-show on September 20th at the Seabreeze Entertainment District featuring Raw Brigade, Jezter, Fallen God, Miracle, Agonize, and Obscured.

Nightshift shared the following:

While Lou from Sick Of It All undergoes cancer treatment, Madball has graciously stepped up to take their place at Party Weekend! They'll be performing a Set It Off 30th anniversary set. Plus we're stoked to announce the FREE kick off show will be returning to the Seabreeze Entertainment District this year with Raw Brigade from Bogota, Colombia alongside Daytona's Jezter & friends!