Jason Newsted Forced To Cancel US Gigantour Dates After Being Diagnosed With Pneumonia
Monday, 22 July 2013
Written by Jon Stickler
Jason Newsted has been forced to cancel a handful of US live dates on the current Gigantour, having been diagnosed with Pneumonia.
Doctors have advised the former Metallica bassist that he must take time out for one week, allowing time for rest and recovery. Newsted released the following statement via Facebook:
"Hey friends…I'd been feeling a bit under the weather while performing the most recent Gigantour shows so I went to the Dr. on my day off today & I was diagnosed with walking pneumonia!!! So under doctor's orders, I'm taking a week to rebuild…my apologies to our Canadian brothers & sisters in regions where we will not be appearing this week. I'm gonna work on keeping me alive so together we can keep the metal alive!!!! Cheers to all!! Jason"
Newsted were on the road as part of the formidable Megadeth-curated Gigantour, promoting the August 5 release of their debut studio album 'Heavy Metal Music'.
Stars of the metal scene have taken to Twitter to send their best wishes to Jason, including Megadeth's Dave Mustaine.
Jason we heard you're ill. So bummed, & I'm sure the fans are too. Get well soon. #MetalMilitia when you return? @JasonCNewsted
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