Skid Row just lately introduced the cancellation of their remaining Australian tour dates due to considerations about singer Erik Grönwall’s well being. Specifically, the band cites Grönwall’s “flu-like symptoms” because the trigger.
This previous Friday (May 19), the arduous rock/glam metallers made the tough announcement on social media, writing:
TO THE SKID ROW FAITHFUL IN AUSTRALIA! We have some unlucky information to share relating to our remaining tour dates in Australia.
First and foremost, we would like to apologize for the cancellation of our preliminary live performance date in Brisbane [on May 17]. We have been actually disenchanted that we could not carry out as deliberate, and we recognize your understanding. That stated, after final evening’s present in Sydney, Erik’s flu-like signs have endured. We prioritize the well-being of our band members, and after cautious consideration, we now have made the tough choice to postpone the remaining Australian tour dates.
We perceive that that is disappointing information, and we share your frustration. This choice will not be a simple one. Please know that we’re already working swiftly to reschedule these dates as quickly as doable. Our administration and promoters are actively exploring choices, and we are going to maintain you up to date on any developments relating to the rescheduled dates.
To those that have bought tickets, we kindly ask on your persistence and understanding as all tickets will probably be honored for the rescheduled dates. We apologize for any inconvenience and can’t wait to make it up to you within the very close to future.
Thanks on your understanding and continued loyalty. You are actually the very best!
– Snake, Rachel, Scotti, Rob, Erik
The group was set to carry out on the Bridgeway in Adelaide yesterday (May 20), in addition to play on the 170 Russell in Melbourne tonight (May 21). Logically, these exhibits’ rescheduled dates are presently TBD.
Gratefully, the overwhelming majority of social media reactions have been supportive and thoughtful, with one Twitter person writing: “Get better Erik. Health is first and foremost.”
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Per themusic.com.au, Skid Row’s May 17 cancellation occurred as followers have been already ready in line. The group’s corresponding assertion specified that Grönwall was “losing his voice” by soundcheck and “was feeling the effects of a full blown flu.” Consequently, tour promoter Silverback Touring assured concertgoers that “all tickets will be automatically refunded by Moshtix.”
As Blabbermouth reported, their Australian stint was initially going to occur again in December of 2022 however had to be postponed due to guitarist Dave “Snake” Sabo having neck surgical procedure.
Skid Row’s subsequent scheduled present – in help of 2022’s The Gang’s All Here, which was their first studio LP with Grönwall and their first studio assortment since 2006’s Revolutions per Minute – is that this Wednesday (May 24) in Japan.
As of this writing, no updates have been given about that present or Grönwall’s well being.
Of course, everybody at Loudwire needs him a speedy restoration.
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