Limp Bizkit Out Of UFC 100 Concert

06/29/09 3:35pm

by Jason MacNeil (CHARTattack)

Limp Bizkit have pulled out of their upcoming performance as part of the UFC's (Ultimate Fighting Championship) 100th event but are still planning a show.

The group were confirmed to perform at the event, which would have been LP's lone North American gig of 2009. But the band posted a statement on their website on Saturday that disputed UFC organizers' claims the band cancelled the show.

"Facts — Limp Bizkit did NOT, in any way, cancel the UFC100 concert in Las Vegas," the band wrote. "Truth is UFC and Interscope records could not come to an agreement on certain DVD rights.

"With all respect to Mandalay Bay, The UFC were also unhappy with LB's decision of wanting to switch the performance from the Beach at Mandalay Bay with its inappropriate layout for a heavy rock concert with Limp Bizkit, basically a stage in front of a pool, to a more standard concert venue also located at the mandalay Bay which was the House Of Blues.

"The UFC expressed they wanted a 'party vibe' for this event and would not settle for any venue besides the Beach for this and other reasons.

"First, LB would like to confirm we are HUGE UFC fans and will always be, but feel it is unfair for UFC to falsely confirm and advertise that Limp Bizkit will be performing to only change their minds after many people have rearranged their lives and bought tickets to be in Vegas for this special concert."

The group also said they will still perform in Las Vegas on the same night "out of respect for our fans" but the details as far as location and time are still being worked out.

Limp Bizkit, who announced their reunion earlier this year, are currently on their Unicorns N' Rainbows tour of Europe. You can see them here:

June 29 Sofia, Bulgaria @ Akademik Stadium
July 2 Sopron, Hungary @ Volt Festival
July 4 Werchter, Belgium @ Werchter Festival
July 5 Paris, France @ Le Zenith