10/08/2026
RITUAL BUTCHERER, LORD ANGELSLAYER, GOAT AGGRESSOR, & ABORYM MORTUUS DENIED VISA BY U.S. GOVERNMENT.
The United States Government has denied the visa petition submitted for Archgoat. This is the first petition denial we’ve faced.
For those unfamiliar, inviting metal legends from all over the world involves applying for visas. In previous years it has been daunting, but always approved. Our legal council submitted an extensive petition with premium processing, provided all the necessary documentation, and evidence supporting the petition.
And yet, here we are.
It is difficult to reconcile a decision like this with the reality of a band that has spent decades building an international career and has already performed extensively in the United States.
Archgoat will not be at Mass Destruction this November.
We will be extending the sets of other bands performing on Friday November 6th
Mass Destruction Metal Fest
November 6-7, 2026
Atlanta, Georgia
