We were a bit concerned when The Dillinger Escape Plan guitarist Ben Weinman announced last month that he had broken his hand, primarily for selfish reasons…we wanted to see the band play on Summer Slaughter tour. Looks like we're getting that chance, as Ben has miraculously healed up just in time for the tour. Last night, Weinman had this to say:
“When the Doctor told me I broke my wrist and that this particular bone doesn’t typically heal my heart sunk. Our record had just come out and we were just getting started with its promotional cycle. I would not let this stop me. I immediately set up an appointment with the best hand surgeon in NY.
I told him I had to play guitar again in a month. He said, ‘ok ‘I’ll put a screw in your wrist.’ Two weeks after surgery they took my stitches and cast off and I started playing guitar again. Definitely not the most pleasant experience, but now I almost feel back to myself.
I have to say that I have a new found appreciation for playing and I can’t wait to see you all this summer. Now, back to my rehab.”
To further prove their point, the band posted this photo of Weinman with a guitar in hand:
IT'S HAPPENING! Get dates for the Summer Slaughter tour here.
