German metal band THE BLACKOUT ARGUMENT have canceled their scheduled appearance at Denmark's Day Of Decay festival, which returns on July 16th in Aalborg, Denmark at DSB Stykgodsterminal. Danish metal band PITCHBLACK replace them on the bill.

The Blackout Argument made the following statement: "Bad news for all our northern fans: unfortunately we have to cancel the Day of Decay Festival in Denmark. Due to familiy related reasons. We really hope to get another chance to come back to Denmark soon. The

good news is: Day Of Decay found an amazing replacement: Pitchblack is taking our slot. This means there is NO excuse for not showing up at the Day of Decay fest this year. We wish the promoters and all visitors an unforgettable night!"

Day Of Decay promoter Carsten Brogaard made the following statement: “We are sad to yet again announce a cancellation for this year’s Day Of Decay, this time it’s The Blackout Argument. But at the same time we are glad to announce the Danish metal band Pitchblack, which have recently released their second album, The Devilty. The group is amongst other known for their debut album, Designed To Dislike, from 2007, which won the prize best debut album at Danish Metal Awards. But their new album have also made a lot of noticed, by being banned in Germany for the albums artwork, which apparently where to extreme. Lately the band have made noticed by competing in Copenhell’s talent stage competition. A competition they won for their energetic show and brutal energy, and will therefore play at next years Download Festival. With that in mind, we expect the band to deliver a great stage performance.”

Confirmed acts now include: ABORTED, ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY, FETUS IN FETU, GAMA BOMB, THE INTERBEING, MARIONETTE, MNEMIC, NAKED LUCY, 9000 JOHN DOE, POISON MY BLOOD, SCAR SYMMETRY, SEVERE TORTURE, and PITCHBLACK.

Tickets can be bought here for 27 Euros plus fee, and 37 Euros in the door on the day of the event.

Stay tuned for updates at Dayofdecay.dk.