Morbid Angel

"We lost a brother in Metal last night, and many were hurt and injured in this tragedy. We would like to express how truly thankful we are for those in ...

[Morbid Angel](https://metalinjection.net/tag/morbid-angel), [Revocation](https://metalinjection.net/tag/revocation), [Crypta](https://metalinjection.net/tag/crypta), and [Skeletal Remains](https://metalinjection.net/tag/crypta) were playing. CBS further reports that trees also came down on cars near the venue and in the area. The collapse of the structure was due to severe storms in the area with up to 90 mph winds. We want to thank the First responders (Fire, EMT, Police) that were on the scene quickly and were able to help in getting people out of the venue and to hospitals for treatment as quickly as possible. "Initially, I was confused because it felt like an earthquake, and I was thinking, 'Why would there be an earthquake right now?'" said show attendee Chris Bryant in the report. [Morbid Angel](/tag/morbid-angel)'s show originally scheduled for tonight, April 1, at The Forge in Joliet, IL has been postponed to April 5.

Morbid Angel have shared a statement regarding last night's roof collapse at a show they were meant to headline in Belvidere, Illinois. “On behalf of Morbid ...

“On behalf of Morbid Angel, we want to first and foremost send our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the individual who tragically lost their life last night in the venue roof collapse due to heavy winds from a Tornado,” the group wrote on Instagram. We want to thank the First responders (Fire, EMT, Police) that were on the scene quickly and were able to help in getting people out of the venue and to hospitals for treatment as quickly as possible. We truly hope for a fast recovery of all who were injured.

Florida metal band Morbid Angel have shared an official statement responding to the tragedy that occurred at their show in Illinois this week.

We want to thank the first responders (fire, EMT, police) that were on the scene quickly and were able to help in getting people out of the venue and to hospitals for treatment as quickly as possible. They wrote that the Apollo’s roof collapsed “due to heavy winds from a tornado” – while tornado warning sirens were indeed set off prior to the incident, it’s unconfirmed if an actual tornado hit the venue itself. The venue itself holds a total of 1,500 concertgoers, with the show on Friday being sold out.

Last night a tornado hit the Appollo in Belvidere, IL during the Morbid Angel, Revocation, Crypta, and Skeletal Remains show causing part of the roof to ...

Tickets purchased for tonight's show will be honored for the rescheduled date Due to the tragic and unforseen circumstances of last night in Belvidere, the Morbid Angel show is being moved to Wednesday, April 5th. The Morbid Angel tour package was scheduled to perform at The Forge in Joliet, IL tonight, however, the venue has made a statement that the show is no longer taking place tonight and has been rescheduled for later in the week on April 5.