Megadeth, Frampton Cancel Richmond Concerts Due to Safety

Megadeth canceled their Richmond concert on September 15 due to safety concerns regarding structural damage to the venue's grid system, which was noted by their rigger during preparations. Peter Frampton, whose own concert was canceled two days later, suggested that Megadeth's soundcheck may have caused the damage, although he stated he wasn't blaming them. In response, Megadeth's frontman, Dave Mustaine, clarified that the cancellation was purely a safety precaution and expressed disappointment over Frampton's comments, which he described as misinformation. The venue confirmed there were no safety concerns following inspections, and both bands used phrases like 'unexpected circumstances' in their announcements. Frampton later acknowledged that it could have been another band responsible for the damage. Despite the back-and-forth, both artists have expressed regret over the cancellations.