Hellfest published Anselmo's letter on their Facebook page. It reads: "My awful mistake has taken a toll on my reputation, and justly so. However, I must point out, you damned-well know me better than this drunken incident could ever describe. Hellfest is my heart.

"And my embarrassment is tremendous, because I only have love for people all over this skirmishing earth. So my brother, it f***ing rips my heart into further pieces to let you know, I don't think I should do any Euro festivals this year.