Swedish heavy metal powerhouse SABATON have announced the postponement of their upcoming North American tour, citing health issues affecting bassist Pär Sundström.
The tour was originally set to launch on February 9 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and continue across the U.S. and Canada with major stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston, before concluding on April 20 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Support on the run was scheduled to come from Pop Evil and Wings of Steel.
According to the band, Sundström is currently dealing with inflammation in his arms and has been advised by medical professionals to rest in order to fully recover. As a result, SABATON have made the difficult decision to put the tour on hold.
In a statement shared via social media, the band wrote:
“Dear friends in the USA and Canada, unfortunately we have to postpone our North American tour.
Pär is currently dealing with inflammation in his arms, and after seeking medical advice, he’s been told to rest for now so he can properly heal. Performing on stage means everything to us, but health must come first.
We are genuinely sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment this causes. We’re already working hard to secure new dates.
We were so excited to see you all, and that excitement hasn’t gone anywhere. We’re looking forward to the moment we can finally step on those stages!
Thank you for your patience, your love and your constant support. It means the world to us!
For now, please keep hold of your tickets. You will receive an e-mail notification from the official point of sale as soon as the status of the event changes or a new date is announced. Please note, the summer shows in Europe are not affected by this!
We’ll be back soon, stronger than ever.”
The statement was signed by Pär, Joakim, Hannes, Chris, and Thobbe.
Fans are advised to hold on to their tickets and await further updates regarding rescheduled dates. SABATON have confirmed that their European summer shows will proceed as planned.
