Louder Than Life cancel Friday, including Slayer reunion and more

Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky has canceled all performances for Friday, September 27, due to severe weather caused by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. Friday's lineup was set to feature Slayer, Till Lindemann, Anthrax, Evanescence, and In This Moment, among others. 

The four-day event will continue as scheduled for the remaining days. 

The festival shared via social media:

Louder Family, we're heartbroken to share this, but the weather just isn't in our favor today. We've been working closely with our meteorologists and local authorities, holding on to the hope that we can open doors, but the continuous wind gusts simply make it impossible for us to proceed safely," reads a statement on the Louder Than Life social media. "We know how disappointing this is — it's gut-wrenching for us too. But your safety, along with the safety of our artists and crew, will always be our number one priority.

"The support and patience you have showed [sic] us today has been nothing short of incredible. We fully intend to rock out with you tomorrow," the Louder Than Life statement added.

Earlier on Friday, the organizers announced a festival delay, saying in a post: "Rest assured, we're keeping a close eye on the situation and will provide updates as soon as we can. Parking, doors, and set times will be adjusted, and we are committed to rockin' with you as soon as it's safe.