A coverage enforced by The Hollywood On line casino Amphitheatre in Maryland Heights, MO lately prompted some controversy amid Ghost‘s headlining present with Amon Amarth this previous Friday, August eleventh.

The theatrical nature of the gold-certified Swedish metallic outfit’s reside performances actually clashed with the venue’s coverage, which barred entry for concertgoers adorned by face paint and masks. Whereas followers have been apparently free to decorate up as soon as within the venue, those that selected to could be unable to buy concessions. Moreover, masks could be detachable upon request by workers. The coverage was apparently put in place lengthy earlier than the present occurred.

Given {that a} sizable portion of Ghost‘s fanbase typically gown up like members of the band, the coverage led to a lot confusion. Some followers declare to have been turned away or compelled to take away their make-up/masks to be admitted. Each the venue and Ghost themselves have since issued separate statements on the matter.

The Hollywood On line casino Amphitheatre acknowledged:

“Due to everybody who joined us for a tremendous Ghost present final evening. On behalf of our crew, we’d prefer to apologize for a miscommunication about eradicating face paint. This was not directed by Ghost. For those who skilled points eventually evening’s present, please attain out to us at hollywood[email protected] so we are able to enhance for future exhibits.”

Ghost themselves provided, “We want to inform you that we’ll ALWAYS encourage inventive expression, we’ll NEVER stifle it.” Ghost and Amon Amarth‘s summer season tour will roll on as follows:

08/14 Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
08/15 Chicago, IL – Huntington Financial institution Pavilion at Northerly Island
08/16 Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Heart
08/18 Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Well being Amphitheater at Lakeview
08/19 Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Heart
08/20 Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
08/22 Indianapolis, IN – TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park
08/23 Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
08/24 Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Stay
08/25 Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
08/27 Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
08/29 Simpsonville, SC – CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park
08/30 Jacksonville, FL – Day by day’s Place
08/31 Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit score Union Amphitheatre
09/02 The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion introduced by Huntsman
09/03 Austin, TX – Germania Insurance coverage Amphitheater
09/05 Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Manufacturing facility
09/07 Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
09/08 Phoenix, AZ – Speaking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
09/11 Inglewood, CA – The Kia Discussion board (no Amon Amarth)
09/12 Inglewood, CA – The Kia Discussion board (no Amon Amarth)