Sum 41 canceled its concert in Paris, France on Saturday night (January 18th) after what was described as “an explosive device” was detonated near the venue. The show was billed as an intimate “No Personal Space” gig, part of the European leg of the band's “Order In Decline” world tour.
The Canadian punk act wrote on social media, “During load in for tonight's performance in Paris, an explosive device was detonated just outside of the venue door. Band, crew, the fans in line are all safe, and there were no injuries. Due to the intimate nature of our 'Personal Space' performances, we are unable to guarantee the safety of the fans in attendance. We are deeply saddened to announce that tonight's show has been canceled. More information to follow.”
However, the Daily Mail later cited local reports claiming that the supposed explosive was merely firecrackers set off as part of ongoing protests in the city. Venue manager Vincent Le Gall said, “We talked for three hours with (the band), but they did not want to do the concert,” adding that there were “absolutely no other problems.” Sum 41 has yet to respond to that report.
Sum 41 is touring in support of its latest album, Order In Decline, which came out last July.