This is a bummer to Trivium fans who had a ticket to see them in the immediate future. The band has been forced to cancel all upcoming appearances on account of frontman Matt Heafy blowing out his voice. Heafy offered this update:
“Bittersweet homecoming.
My family and friends worldwide and namely in the USA,
I always call for each of you to give their all – as you always do – and in turn we inTrivium return the favor with everything we’ve got.
As it turns out, I quite literally gave everything I could have given just yesterday at Rock On The Range in Columbus, Ohio.
I am reminded once again that I am but a mere mortal (not saying that I ever think or believe otherwise, only that at times, on stage, one does feel pretty powerful); my voice blew out by the end of yesterday’s set. My doctor's orders are that I need two weeks of rest before resume singing and as a result Trivium will cancel our remaining shows this week.
I have cancelled one show previously due to vocal issues, and this time even with the numerous precautions I take every single day on the road to ensure the greatest performance for those who keep me alive, my voice still gave out.
My apologies to all our friends who were hoping to see us in Birmingham, Baton Rouge, Memphis, and Pryor. My condolences to the Trivium road crew, local promoters and most importantly, my brothers in arms: Paolo, Corey, and Mat.
I’ll do everything I can do make my vocals back to 100% before Europe, and know that we will come back and make up shows in: Salt Lake City, Birmingham, Baton Rouge, Memphis, and Pryor. I don’t know when, but you are not forgotten.
Sincerely,
Matthew Kiichi Heafy“
As an active band, it's got to be a bummer to be forced into sitting out shows that you planned on attending.
These guys are not even close to being done touring. Besides the upcoming European tour, they will be spending the summer on Mayhem Fest. We are giving away a pair of tickets to each stop. Enter to win here.
Coincidentally, a few months back, Heafy posted video of his vocal chord check up. If you're curious of what his chords look like, check 'em out here.
