Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor turned 50 last month and was set to kick off a solo North American tour on Feb. 3. Sadly, however, Taylor has canceled the trek citing that his “mental and physical health have been breaking down.”
Taylor wrote on social media: “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the cancellation of my upcoming North American tour. For the past several months my mental and physical health have been breaking down, and I reached a place that was unhealthy for my family and I. I know this decision will come a shock to some and may be regarded as unpopular by others — but after take a hard look at where I am and where I was going, I need to pull myself back and be home with my family for the time being. Those of you who bought tickets and VIP packages for this upcoming run will get a full refund.”
He continued: “I send my love to the fans, my band, my family & friends and everyone who’s helped me get here thus far. I promise I’m doing everything I can to be as healthy as I can be. Until then, my apologies to everyone we would have seen on the tour — and hopefully we’ll see you again down the line.”
It’s been an eventful few months for Taylor and Slipknot. The singer previously talked about how difficult it is to tour as he ages, and Slipknot parted ways with longtime drummer Jay Weinberg. Most recently, the estate of late, former drummer Joey Jordison sued Slipknot claiming that the group profited off of his passing.
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