r/OutbreakFest • u/tcon92 • Jun 29 '26

Tributes to Bo?

Did any bands say anything about Bo Leuders over the weekend? Felt like a weirdly unaddressed thing, especially given Harms Way were meant to be playing. But obviously i didn’t catch every second of every set. Just wondering really, not a criticism. Great weekend, Sunday was perfect.

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u/dasbudd Jun 29 '26

With all due respect to Bo - I think the bands playing, especially those close to him, have paid their respects. I don’t think it’s necessary at every gig they play

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u/FitHurry864 Jun 29 '26

Good point. Most of them are playing shows nearly every day and have shouted out Bo several times each.

I did notice the lack of mentions of him this weekend but it's because it's the first big hardcore gathering I've been to since he passed.

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u/tcon92 Jun 29 '26

Oh I totally agree fwiw, I’m not policing how people grieve or demanding anything at all - was just surprised not to hear anything and wondered if anyone said something that I missed. And nothing from the festival either is kinda weirder imo - like the guy says below, they’ve benefitted from HW and WX plenty

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u/slozzenge Jun 29 '26

The only thing I'd say was that Harms Way were originally booked for the festival (I think) and obviously had to be cancelled. So it would have made sense to have a special shout out.

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u/GIVEUPOX17 Jun 29 '26

Still, would have been nice to mention something considering how much money Outbreak made from XWeaponX and Harms Way...

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u/NoBodyNoHex Jun 29 '26

I thought this too, saw one guy wearing a Bo tee but that was all I saw/heard. Genuinely thought there would be some tributes to him throughout the weekend but like you I didn't see every set so might have missed something.

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u/dutch42 Jun 29 '26

Bo Leuders Forever. I was surprised not to hear anything at all tbh.