FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Cancels More IVAN MOODY Health Shows

Bad news for those hoping to see Five Finger Death Punch with Metallic: groove metal heavyweights have announced more cancellations due to the singer Ivan Moody‘s recovery from hernia surgery.

According Moodyhis doctor advised him not to perform until at least June 12. Five Finger Death Punchnext show with Metallic is tentatively confirmed for June 14, but that can obviously change; Moody had previously vowed not to miss any more shows.

“Ivan went to the ER a few days ago with complications from his recent hernia operation,” Five Finger Death Punch published in a press release. “Although he is in the best possible medical care, his doctors have advised him not to engage in strenuous activity until, at a minimum, June 12, 2023. As a result, we will not be able to proceed as planned with Europe. He is being closely monitored by his medical team who will continue to monitor his progress and let him know when he can resume performing.

“We were really looking forward to the dates and the decision to cancel was not taken lightly but IvanThe health and well-being of is our top priority. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and support during this time. We are all looking forward to returning to the stage once Ivan has fully recovered.”

Last month, Moody explained how he suffered the injury.

“I was in a video shoot,” he said in a video message. “I was jumping all over the place and I felt something pop. I didn’t think about it much. The next day I went to rehearsal, and again something was wrong, so I went to the doctor and he sat down took me down and he told me he was surprised I was still walking he told me I had three hernias and offered to fix them do on the spot.

“I thought it would have been easy. However, having all three at the same time was a shock to my system, to say the least, of course using my diaphragm and stomach to sing, and you You can hear it in my voice. , I can’t really speak that loud right now. To be honest, it’s excruciating to sit up straight.