Doom metal pioneers Pentagram have officially pulled the plug on their upcoming tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland. The trek, which had already been postponed once before, has now been cancelled indefinitely with no plans to attempt the run again in the future.
The tour was slated to take place in February 2026, serving as a makeup run for dates originally scheduled for July 2025. However, promoter Route One Booking issued a statement last Friday confirming that “ongoing complications” have made the performances impossible.
“After a tonne of work and a million headaches, we are sad to have to announce that due to ongoing complications, we are left with no choice but to cancel these rescheduled dates for Pentagram,” the promoter stated. “With two dates completely sold out and all shows selling well, this is an absolute nightmare for everyone involved.”
The statement continued, offering a bleak outlook for fans hoping to see the band on British or Irish soil anytime soon.
“We are very sorry to all the people that had purchased tickets and remained patient when the original tour was postponed in July 2025. Refunds for all tickets sold are available from your point of purchase. There are no plans to reschedule this tour again at any stage in the future.”
This cancellation marks the end of a turbulent saga for the band’s international touring plans. When the original dates were postponed in July 2025, the band cited “unforeseen recent changes in travel restrictions” that were “totally beyond the control of the group.”
At that time, the band remained optimistic about returning.
“We would like to thank each and everyone who purchased tickets for these shows, your support means the world to us,” Pentagram said in their July statement. “At this time we can only offer our sincerest thanks to the fans and we regret not being able to perform these shows. Bobby, Henry, Scooter and Tony look forward to returning for the rescheduled concerts in February 2026. Giving 100% is always our top priority.”
While the official announcement cites vaguely defined “complications,” industry speculation points toward visa issues regarding frontman Bobby Liebling. The United Kingdom enforces strict entry requirements for individuals with significant criminal records, particularly those who have served more than 12 months in prison.
Liebling was sentenced to 18 months in prison in 2017 after pleading guilty to the physical abuse and neglect of a vulnerable adult—specifically, his elderly mother. At the time, his bandmate Greg Turley described the incident as a “d**g-induced” rage. Although Pentagram welcomed Liebling back in 2019, describing him as “remorseful and rehabilitated,” the conviction remains a significant obstacle for international travel.
Similar regulatory hurdles recently affected Falling In Reverse vocalist Ronnie Radke, who faced visa denials in the UK due to his own past incarceration.
This isn’t the first time Liebling‘s history has impacted the band’s recent itinerary. In July 2025, Pentagram‘s planned first-ever tour of Australia and New Zealand was also scrapped following significant “local pushback” regarding the singer’s past.
Despite the controversies, the band experienced a surge in visibility earlier this year after a meme featuring Liebling went viral, introducing the veteran doom outfit to a new generation of listeners—and arguably inviting closer scrutiny of their frontman’s turbulent biography.
