Riot Fest West, the west coast run of Riot Fest, has been delayed to 2010 due to health issues affecting the promoter. The Chicago event will go on as scheduled, but the Los Angeles festival is now delayed. The promoter explained:

A few weeks ago, I found out that my health was failing, and I was advised by doctors to take a few months off for treatment. It was somber news to say the least, but my immediate reaction was how this would inherently affect Riot Fest. After speaking with family and close friends about the situation and mulling it over for a few days, I decided that if I couldn't give it my all because of health related issues, then, I should postpone Riot Fest West until I'm cleared by doctors, which should hopefully be in Spring 2010.

For all of you who have already purchased tickets for Riot Fest West, a refund was issued this morning, and once again I deeply apologize – this was the one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make… but, mark my words, we'll see you in 2010.