Another show canceled at Roxian Theatre over 'unexpected maintenance'

A third concert at the Roxian Theatre has been scrapped because of “unexpected maintenance” at the McKees Rocks venue, with English heavy metal band Loathe’s show canceled.

“We tried to save the show and move it to another venue but unfortunately it hasn’t been possible,” Loathe wrote in a social media post on Monday. “Refunds are available at point of purchase and we will return to Pittsburgh as soon as we can.”

The two bands set to open for Loathe at the Roxian, Trauma Ray and Spy, are set to play in the DIY room at Preserving Underground in New Kensington, with Pittsburgh’s Madman and Eyewash opening.

A pair of shows at the Roxian Theatre in McKees Rocks were canceled or postponed over the weekend, with Tuesday’s Loathe show becoming the third affected.

“The venue team determined that it was best to move forward with an abundance of caution and postpone events at the Roxian to begin the necessary maintenance immediately,” a venue spokesman said Sunday.

Saturday night’s show featuring alt-metal band From Ashes To New has been rescheduled to Dec. 18, while Sunday’s show featuring the electronic/hip-hop duo Hippie Sabotage was canceled.

“We’re truly bummed to inform you that tonight’s show at Roxian Theatre in Pittsburgh, PA has been rescheduled to December 18th due to venue facility issues,” From Ashes To New said in an Instagram post on Saturday.

The band told fans they would still be doing the VIP experience in the Roxian’s foyer, while tickets for Saturday’s show will be good for the rescheduled date.

A post on the Roxian Theatre’s Facebook page said ticket holders for Hippie Sabotage would be automatically refunded if tickets were purchased through Ticketmaster. If tickets were bought through an app like StubHub or SeatGeek, ticket holders should reach out to those third-party resellers.

The next show scheduled at the Roxian comes Thursday with English indie rock band The Wombats.

“The team is looking at each show on a case-by-case basis while the work is being done,” according to the Roxian spokesman on Sunday. “Ticket purchasers will be notified directly of any changes to the schedule.”