Musicians; Industry Fights Back Against Putin

From the "F*ck Around and Find Out" file: lots of musicians are canceling shows in Russia and Belarus because of Vladimir Putin's unprovoked military aggression against Ukraine. Live Nation, typically evil for their outrageous ticket fees, has this one right at least:

Live Nation Entertainment — the concert industry powerhouse — says it will cease all business activity with Russia in a statement strongly condemning Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.https://t.co/hgH5dzwUBh

— NPR (@NPR) March 2, 2022

Green Day announced it is canceling an upcoming concert in Russia, days after the country launched its invasion of Ukraine. The rock band was scheduled to perform in May 2022. pic.twitter.com/Z8sqqac8qS

— NowThis (@nowthisnews) February 28, 2022

CRADLE OF FILTH Cancels Tour Of Russia Due To 'Situation' In Ukraine https://t.co/3bB3PozRQ0 pic.twitter.com/fRMK0W19zN

— BLABBERMOUTH.NET (@BLABBERMOUTHNET) March 3, 2022

IRON MAIDEN Cancels Shows In Russia And Ukraine https://t.co/HRR3jApkdF pic.twitter.com/nwy6u1tsta

— BLABBERMOUTH.NET (@BLABBERMOUTHNET) March 3, 2022

It isn't safe to play in Ukraine obviously, so bands can't tour there either. But this isn't punishment - just practical safety.

SLIPKNOT Postpones Shows In Russia, Ukraine And Belarus https://t.co/fhRqwXJb9x pic.twitter.com/s0zB5RK3p7

— BLABBERMOUTH.NET (@BLABBERMOUTHNET) March 3, 2022

Bring Me The Horizon announced on March 1 that they are canceling tour dates in Eastern Europe amid Russia's attack on Ukraine. https://t.co/jDoVrZzrAZ

— billboard (@billboard) March 1, 2022

Bjork has cancelled her June 8 tour date in Moscow amid the crisis in Ukraine. https://t.co/NrVWAwtcjM

— billboard (@billboard) March 3, 2022

As of today and due to the current situation unfurling in Ukraine, Cradle Of Filth have decided to cancel our forthcoming tour of Russia in June.

Peace is the only battle worth waging - Albert Camus pic.twitter.com/b486YXuS1U

— Cradle of Filth (@CradleofFilth) March 3, 2022

And of course, there are rock bands from Ukraine. As you can imagine, it isn't easy for them.

Report: Ukrainian Metal Band JINJER Cancels U.S. Tour To Focus On Safety Of Bandmembers' Families https://t.co/Slr7t3qG29 pic.twitter.com/yEbipuLN8O

— BLABBERMOUTH.NET (@BLABBERMOUTHNET) March 3, 2022

There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people. ~ Howard Zinn
We stand by the people of Ukraine at this particularly harrowing time as we will stand for all who's freedoms are violated. ~ Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend pic.twitter.com/AFwpMAiLld

— The Who (@TheWho) March 2, 2022