Slated to make every metal head’s wish come true this month, the American Carnage tour has postponed due to Slayer bassist/vocalist Tom Araya need of back surgery, according to Megadeth’s official press release.
“While disappointed by the tour’s delay, Megadeth are concerned for Araya and wish him a speedy recovery,” as stated in the release.
Slayer’s official site reported Araya began experiencing back troubles after the band’s Australia/New Zeland/Japan tour last October. He was diagnosed with Cervical Radiculopathy and underwent minimally invasive medical procedures. Although there were some improvements, the pain was still present.
“Tom gave various medical treatments more than a fair shot," said Slayer's manager Rick Sales, "but they just haven't handled the problem, so he's biting the bullet and is scheduled for back surgery at the end of this month."
Both Slayer and Megadeth are still confirmed for the June 16 date at Sonisphere Festival in Warsaw, Poland. Metallica and Anthrax will also join the two, making this date the first time in history the “Big Four” of thrash metal play on the same bill.
Anyone who has purchased a ticket for this postponed tour “can hold on to it until the new dates are announced,” according to the press release.
This music news was published in ACRN.com on January 8, 2010.
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