THE HUMAN ABSTRACT Frontman Explains Canadian Concert Cancellations

Los Angeles-based technical progressive metal band THE HUMAN ABSTRACT was forced to pull out of its two Canadian concerts with Japan's DIR EN GREY this past weekend (November 15 in Montreal and November 16 in Toronto) after the group's vocalist Nathan Ells was denied entry to Canada.

In a posting to THE HUMAN ABSTRACT's official MySpace blog, Ells writes, "In case any of you were wondering what happened at the Canadian border this time around, I figured I'd post my side of the story.

"Because of my pending LSD and indecent exposure trial in Los Angeles, I was denied entry into Canada. They love keeping ruffians like myself out of lovely Canada at the border.

"I've definitely had trouble before.

"After initially being turned down, I fell asleep in our tour van, thinking we were on our way to Detroit to stay with friends for a few days before rejoining the tour after the Canadian dates. I awoke to my band attempting a second crossing at another port of entry. After checking our passports, I was then promptly arrested by Canadian border guards and accused of being an American refugee. It was around this time that I realized I might be having one of the weirdest lives ever.

"So with my shiny new international criminal status in tow, Canada, I salute you for yet another interesting experience at trying to show up and perform a rock show for you."