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Viet Cong have changed their name and announced two UK summer shows.
The Canadian four-piece are now called Preoccupations following controversy over their previous moniker. Matt Flegel has discussed the change in an interview with Pitchfork and, in a statement on the change, the band said:
"After finishing our latest record and taking some time off, we are excited to announce that we will be performing and recording as "Preoccupations" going forward. We will be previewing new material from a forthcoming record in a series of festivals and shows in North America and Europe in the coming months. We apologize to those who were adversely affected by our former band name. This was never anticipated nor our intent. We are artists and not politicians, we understand that the name reflected pain to some individuals and we are happy to change it and move on and focus on our music. Thanks to all our friends and fans. See you all soon."
The band are set to head to the UK and Ireland this summer, with two London stops lined up in June and a performance at Ireland's Castle Palooza in July.
Preoccupations Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows:
Wed June 22 2016 - LONDON Shacklewell Arms
Thu June 23 2016 - LONDON Old Blue Last
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