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India fans vent anger after Metallica show cancelled
Four people have been arrested over the organisation of a Metallica concert in India as angry fans burn posters and damage equipment.
THOUSANDS OF DISAPPOINTED fans have broken chairs and torn posters after organisers cancelled a Metallica concert on the outskirts of the Indian capital.
The Press Trust of India news agency says police arrested four people from the company that had organised the New Delhi concert on charges of cheating people who had waited for hours for the scheduled Friday performance by the American heavy metal band.
Organisers said the concert was called off due to technical difficulties, however there have been reports that they had failed to secure a permit for the concert.
Metallica, who are said to be “deeply disappointed” by the cancellation, have promised full refunds to those who had bought tickets, reports the Times of India.
The concert was part of the buildup to Sunday’s Indian Grand Prix Formula One race in New Delhi.
Metallica is scheduled to perform in the southern Indian city of Bangalore on Sunday.
Additional reporting by the AP
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