Ivan Moody's current health status led Five Finger Death Punch to cancel more shows than initially expected.
Five Finger Death Punch resumed its tour, which supports its latest album "AfterLife," which immediately took the No. 1 spot in several charts following its release in 2022. However, the band had to make a massive decision to cancel its remaining European shows this year due to Moody's health.
Ivan Moody Suffers Complications After Surgery
On the band's official Instagram page, the Las Vegas-based metal band confirmed it would not push through its remaining European stops due to Moody's health status. The statement, released on Friday, said that its time off would allow the singer to recuperate from his hernia surgery as his doctors advised him to rest and avoid traveling until July.
Five Finger Death Punch also assured fans that it aims to return on stage and begin its North American leg on July 21 without any other issues.
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"Most importantly, though, we thank the fans for your understanding and patience," the band wrote. "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 and the band already canceled their supposed nine gigs in Europe, including the shows on April 29, May 17, and May 28 to support Metallica. The newly canceled shows include stops at Metalhead Festival on June 14, Ullevi Stadium stop on June 18, and Summerside Festival on June 23.
The same post disclosed that Nightwish singer, Floor Jansen and EPICA replaced Five Finger Death Punch in Amsterdam and Hamburg, respectively.
Meanwhile, Metallica has since announced the Gotheburg change and welcomed Epica to its lineup alongside Ice Nine Kills.
Ivan Moody's Injury Revealed
Moody first addressed his health condition in an Instagram reel, sharing the story behind his "hernia lottery" story.
The vocalist recalled recording a video during which he had to jump a little; however, he suddenly felt a pop on his back but did not think about it that much. He felt something was wrong with him when they started the rehearsal the next day, leading him to visit a doctor who later told him it was surprising to see him still walking.
After seeing his condition, he underwent a procedure to correct the hernias as his doctors also advised that things could be worse if he would delay the operation.
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