British black metallers Cradle Of Filth were forced to cut their performance at this weekend’s Bloodstock festival short after guitarist Paul Allender was injured by a projectile thrown by a member of the audience.
The band were playing the main stage on Saturday (August 15) when the incident occurred. Allender was treated in hospital later that evening for undisclosed injuries.
“One selfish ticketholder soured an amazing day and a stunning performance by the closing headliners,” said the festival’s organisers in an official statement. “We’re hoping that the rest of the fans in attendance will enjoy the rest of the weekend with the camaraderie and unity that has made Bloodstock Open Air the great festival it is.”