Finally, Deathbat News has received an OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE released by Warner Brothers Records:
“AVENGED SEVENFOLD CANCEL SEPTEMBER TOUR DATES, BAND’S FALL TOUR TO RESUME ON OCTOBER 15th
Avenged Sevenfold deeply regret that they must cancel their U.S. shows on the band’s current fall tour in order for frontman M. Shadows to rest his voice.
Shadows first began to experience problems singing during the band’s show on September 6th in Huntington, West Virginia. After being unable to perform the next night at a show in Baltimore, Shadows flew home to see his doctor, who diagnosed vocal fatigue. Fortunately there is nothing on Shadows’ vocal chords that requires surgery, but he has been prescribed vocal rest so that he will be able to resume touring without interruption.
Though Avenged Sevenfold feel terrible that they have to disappoint fans who bought tickets for the first leg of the tour, the band are happy to report they will be able to return to the road in October. The tour will resume on October 15th in Osaka, Japan, and the band will back touring the U.S. with Buckcherry, Shinedown and Saving Abel starting on November 4th in Casper, Wyoming.
M. Shadows adds “I feel as if I’m letting so many people down, especially the fans we were supposed to see this month, but after a little rest it’ll be back to the usual craziness everyone expects of A7X. All of us are so excited about going out with Buckcherry in November; our fans will love them as well as Shinedown and Saving Abel”.”
We’re pleased to read that the band will be back on the road come October and that M. Shadows will not be needing surgery that had been reported by a part of the bands crew. We want to thank all of the fans that have been nothing but understanding and supportive throughout this situation. Below you can find a screencap from the WBR publicity department:
UPDATE: After an hour of this initial post, Avenged Sevenfold have finally released the statement as well.
Get them while you can! Cam Rackam just put up a new print in his merch store that is signed and limited to 30 prints. According to his myspace blog prints are going fast. Also, all new prints will now be signed and limited as well. Check out the “Omega Sub Gods” print here.
After being taken down yesterday Q101.1 has issued the following statement on their Q101.1 Block Party webpage about Avenged Sevenfold’s performance:
“Avenged Sevenfold has announced that due to illness, M Shadows will not be able to perform with the band at Q101 Block Party this Saturday. Q101 is discussing options with Avenged Sevenfold and will air an official announcement and interview with the band on Thursday at 3pm. Stay tune for more information, Thank you.”
See a screencap of the webpage below:
To our readers from the UK, you can pre-order your copy of “Live In The LBC & Diamonds In The Rough” now right here.
The DVD portion of the upcoming live concert DVD (also with a CD of never-before-heard songs) will have an exclusive premiere screening this Monday, September 15th at 8:00pm in Chicago at the Kerasotes Niles Showplace 12 theater. The band will NOT be in attendance, but if you want to see it, there are three ways to get tickets:
1. Get tickets now at the theater (address is 301 Golf Mill Center, Niles, IL 60714…(847) 544-7380)
2. Listen to Q101 http://www.q101.com/ for your chance to WIN tix!
3. Stop by Rolling Stones music store (at 7300 West Irving Park Road, Norridge, IL 60706…(708) 456-0861) and pre-order your copy of “LIVE IN THE LBC & DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH” and automatically get one ticket to the exclusive screening!
The Avenged Sevenfold Myspace page has also added another speak peak from “Live In The LBC & Diamonds In The Rough”, click here to check out “Scream” live if you can’t stand to wait any longer! Thanks to Luy for pointing it out!
