Italian gothic metal band Lacuna Coil have pulled out of their upcoming performances at Download 2020, as well as the rest of their scheduled Asian shows due to the spread of Coronavirus.


The band's home region of Lombardia is in the midst of an outbreak of the virus which has already killed over 3,000 globally and infected 89,000 (mainly in China), although it has seen a sharp rise in cases within Italy recently.

Download have shared Lacuna Coil's statement while also mentioning they're working on a replacement band, but nothing else has yet been said.

 

While it's unfortunate they won't be playing, the health and well-being of the band is the most important thing. We'll keep you posted on any updates!