The concert of British heavy metal group Iron Maiden in Bogotá, Saturday, became the scene of heavy unrest and riots.
Trouble started when a group of fans climbed the fence that separated the VIP space from the general public, and reportedly managed to get as close as 30 meters from the stage.
Later on, those that hadn't secured a ticket began causing troubles in the area around the Parque Simón Bolivar, where the concert was held.
A large group of heavy metal fans clashed with police forces and broke into private areas. Some were arrested and taken away. However, a City TV camera crew documented several of the arrested troublemakers managing to escape and run away.
The troubles are likely to spark a local debate as to whether Bogotá should host another heavy metal concert in the years to come.
jonathan
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... It's really not that bad at all Thomas. Heavy metal riots don't mean the entire city is filled with crime. Obviously you need to be careful but if you stay in the right areas and don't go out alone at night, you should be fine.  |
Jayson
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... Come on Thomas, you do not read the US news? There are concert riots everywhere. Colombia is a great country, You wouldn't go to the Hood in the US, well don't do it in colombia either and all will be well. Have a great trip and take lots of photos. |
Eddie
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... Have YOU heard Iron Maiden lately? Or shall I ask: have you heard Iron Maiden AT ALL??? Seriously music tastes differ, but Maiden's a fantastic live band - WELL worth seeing (and I can testify - I've actually experienced it). They are as relevant now as they were in the 80s. New albums coming out every now and again, and ALL of them are miles above average. |
Raist
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... john davis is obviously not a maiden fan i just saw them a couple of weeks ago and they were in FINE FORM!!! |
George Johnson
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... Typical! As usual a few idiots spoiling it for the rest of us. Been to loads of metal gigs, never seen one ounce of trouble in 25 years. These morons are not "fans" they are idiots who not only spoil the reputation of a great band and musical genre but shame their country too! Chuck 'em in clink for a few days! |
Emilie
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... To Thomas Bonk: OMG! you, sir are SO ignorant and stupid, ha,ha,ha,ha! For as long as i can remember, Dimebag Darrell wasn't killed in Colombia. Besides, looks like you haven't gone to any concert then cuz there are riots everywhere, here and there. What about US crime rates, huh? So please stop talking shit and if u're going to Colombia in July, please hire at least 2 policemen, hide under a damn carpet and DO NOT LEAVE THE HOTEL!!! and if u didn't notice, i was being 100% sarcastic! p.s. Please stop being so ridiculously dumb or make the world a better place by getting yourself killed there. thanx! |
James
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... Very sad and unlike maiden fans - this is unheard of for them!  Bogotas loss - maiden would be very unliekly to give them another chance for years. Tough luck. But seriously, out of all the many, many gigs ive been to, maiden fans have ALWAYS been the most respectful so I'm really very surprised by this. |
ayleen
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... dimebag darrell (pantera) died in colombus ohio, not colombia... so there's plenty of violence everywhere. don't exclude the states out of those crime rates. |
concerttickets
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... Lat nite I was there, pretty fucked up, but kind of funny. The cops where too scared to even try to fight them. Anyway, Iron Maiden Kicks Ass. |
