Another wave of bands has issued statements over the weekend on John Finberg following a MetalSucks report on a history of sexual assault, bullying, harassment, racism, etc. allegations against the concert booker and First Row Talent owner. Last week, bands addressed either cutting ties with Finberg or clarifying they’ve stopped working with him years prior. Nile, Primal Fear, Symphony X, Leaves’ Eyes, and Firewind have now officially cut ties with the promoter.

Read full statements below:

Nile:

“Nile and World Entertainment Inc effective immediately no longer work with John Finberg and First Row Talent. All scheduled shows and tours will be canceled and rescheduled with new representation. – Nile”

 

Primal Fear:

“We had to wait several days until World Entertainment Inc had sorted out the legal side of a tour that’s already on sale. Now we can follow all our friends & colleges and officially announce that Primal Fear and Level 10 Music effective immediately will no longer work with John Finberg and First Row Talent. It goes without saying that any form of harassment, bullying, racism has no place in business, music, internet, home or anywhere! All scheduled shows will be canceled and rescheduled with new representation. Mat, Ralf, Tom, Alex, Magnus & Michael”

 

Symphony X:

“Symphony X and World Entertainment Inc effective immediately no longer work with John Finberg and First Row Talent. All scheduled shows and tours will be canceled and rescheduled with new representation. – Symphony X”

 

Leaves’ Eyes:

“There is no space for any form of harassment, bullying, racism or other abusive manners in this world especially not within the metal family.
We updated our booking contacts some days ago, and are no longer represented by the former agency in North America or any other territory.”

Firewind:

‘Due to the recent allegations against John Finberg, Firewind will no longer be working with First Row Talent in North America.
As we had a tour on sale, we had to wait a few days for that to be sorted out by World Entertainment Inc.
All shows with Symphony X & Primal Fear are now canceled and we will keep you posted if and when they’ll be rescheduled under new representation.
It goes without saying that Firewind does not support or accept any type or form of harassment, bullying and racism.”