Following the unexpected cancellation of last night’s tour kickoff performance due to a non-life-threatening medical emergency involving drummer Sean Kinney, the iconic rock band Alice in Chains has made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of their planned tour dates. This includes a series of performances leading up to their highly anticipated appearance at the Sonic Temple festival this Sunday in Columbus, Ohio, along with a slot at Welcome to Rockville and a show at Boardwalk Rock next weekend.
The band had a packed schedule for the upcoming week, filled with exciting performances that their fans were eagerly looking forward to. However, the health and well-being of their band members take precedence, leading them to prioritize Sean Kinney’s recovery over their tour obligations.
Alice in Chains’ Official Statement on Tour Cancellation
Alice in Chains publicly addressed their fans with a heartfelt statement regarding the cancellation of their tour dates, which included support from the band Chained Saint. In their announcement, they expressed their sincere regret about the situation and the impact it has on their loyal followers.
The statement conveyed the following message:
After thorough consideration and in accordance with medical advice, we have decided to cancel our upcoming festival performances and the scheduled headline shows for Alice in Chains.
While we were all excited about hitting the stage again, Sean’s health remains our top priority at this time. Although the situation requires immediate attention, we are optimistic about his long-term prognosis.
We sincerely thank our fans for their understanding and support during this challenging period.
– Alice in Chains
Even though all of the May shows have been removed from the band’s official website, they are still promoting their appearance on July 5 at the Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath “Back to the Beginning” show in Birmingham, England.
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Loudwire extends its best wishes to Sean Kinney for a swift and healthy recovery, hoping to see him back on stage soon.
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