A few weeks ago, Five Finger Death Punch explained that complications from a hernia surgery forced the band to cancel numerous tour dates including support slots with Metallica.
Singer Ivan Moody was advised not to tour until at least June 12, but now sadly it appears the break from the road will have to be extended at least a few more weeks. FFDP canceled the last three shows of their European tour in Romania, Sweden and Switzerland.
The band said in a statement: “It is with deep regret that we announce the cancellation of the last three shows on our European run this summer in Romania, Sweden and Switzerland. [info on Bucharest will be available as soon as we receive it].”
“Ivan was recently seen by his medical team and they have now advised him to rest and refrain from travel until the beginning of July. This is to ensure he makes a full recovery and can be ready to start the North American leg of this tour on July 21st in York, PA without further interruption.”
“We would like to thank @metallica for their unwavering support of the band and of Ivan during this tough time. We would also like to thank @floor_jansen_official and @epicaofficial for stepping in at such short notice to fill our spot.”
“Most importantly, though, we thank the fans for your understanding and patience. It is heartbreaking we were not able to play these shows, but we will most certainly return next year and we have a few other things planned too.”
Moody said his issues stemmed from a video shoot.
“I was jumping around a little bit and I felt something pop,” he said in a video message. “I didn’t think much of it. The next day I went to rehearsal, and again, something was a little off, so I took myself to the doctor and he sat me down and he told me that he was surprised I was still walking. He informed me that I had three hernias and offered to do them right then and there. It was quick.”
“I thought it would have been easy. However, having all three done at the same time was a shock to my system, to say the least, using of course my diaphragm and my stomach to sing, and you can hear it in my voice, I can’t really talk that heavy right now. To be honest, it feels excruciating sitting upright.”
