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Los Angeles Times
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Alice in Chains confirm tour cancellation after drummer suffers ‘medical emergency'
Alice in Chains announced on Monday that they will cancel their forthcoming tour as well as any festival appearances. The decision came after a previous show was called off on May 8 because drummer Sean Kinney experienced medical complications. 'After our soundcheck this evening at the Mohegan Sun Arena, Sean experienced a non-life-threatening medical emergency,' the group wrote on X. 'We unfortunately have to cancel tonight's show. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.' Just two days later, the band confirmed on Instagram that they were canceling all upcoming appearances. 'After careful consideration and following the advice of medical professionals, we have made the decision to cancel our upcoming festival performance and the Alice in Chains headline shows,' they wrote. 'While we were all eager to return to the stage, Sean's health is our top priority at this moment. Although the issue requires immediate attention, his long-term prognosis is positive.' Kinney is one of the group's last remaining founding members, alongside lead vocalist Jerry Cantrell. Layne Stanley and Mike Starr passed away in 2002 and 2011, respectively, and were later replaced by current members William Duvall and Mike Inez. The 'Would?' and 'Man in the Box' band was slated to perform four shows across the United States before going across the Atlantic for two appearances in Birmingham, U.K. The latter would see them on July 5 as openers in Ozzy Osbourne's final show and Black Sabbath reunion 'Back to the Beginning.' 'We sincerely appreciate your understanding and support at this time,' the band added. Fans were quick to support the group in their decision. 'When a brother and fellow band mate is sick and in need of medical care,' one fan insisted, 'the opening line of the statement should've been, 'Without hesitation and with full interest in the well-being of our brother and fellow band mate…'' Others offered their prayers and shared 'get well soon' messages in the comment section on the band's post. No further details were shared as to the condition of Kinney and what led to the 'medical emergency.'
Metro
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Legendary drummer's 'medical emergency' forces band to cancel tour kickoff
Alice in Chains were forced to cancel the opening night of their U.S. tour on Thursday after longtime drummer and co-founder Sean Kinney experienced a medical emergency. The cancellation came just hours before the band was set to take the stage, shocking and disappointing fans. The iconic Seattle rock group – comprised of vocalist William DuVall, guitarist Jerry Cantrell, bassist Mike Inez, and Kinney – was scheduled to perform at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, marking the start of a multi-city run across the U.S. But in a statement posted to their Instagram Story shortly before showtime, the band announced that Kinney had suffered 'a non-life-threatening medical emergency' following soundcheck, forcing them to cancel the show at the last minute. 'We unfortunately have to cancel tonight's show,' the band wrote. 'We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience. Refunds are available at the point of purchase.' Fans were already arriving at the venue when the announcement went out. 'I literally pulled into the venue when fans told me,' one attendee shared online. After our soundcheck this evening at the Mohegan Sun Arena, Sean experienced a non-life-threatening medical emergency. We unfortunately have to cancel tonight's show. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Refunds are available at the point of purchase. — Alice in Chains (@AliceInChains) May 8, 2025 No further details about Kinney's condition have been released, and the band has yet to confirm whether upcoming shows – scheduled for May 10 in New Jersey and May 11 in Ohio – will proceed as planned. The canceled performance was intended to kick off a summer tour that will culminate in a major appearance on July 5 at Black Sabbath's final live show at Villa Park in Birmingham. That historic event features a stacked lineup, including Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Anthrax, Billy Corgan, Guns N' Roses, KoRn, Tool, and members of Aerosmith and Soundgarden. As of now, fans await word on both Kinney's recovery and the future of the remaining tour dates. Alice in Chains is an iconic rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987 by guitarist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney. The lineup soon solidified with the addition of bassist Mike Starr (later replaced by Mike Inez) and iconic frontman Layne Staley. They were peers of bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden, though their sound was darker and more metal-influenced than their grunge contemporaries. Their 1990 debut Facelift, featuring the hit Man in the Box, put them on the map, and the 1992 follow-up Dirt became a defining album of the era, with songs like Rooster, Them Bones, and Would? tackling themes of addiction, war, and existential despair. More Trending After years of success, the band entered a long hiatus in the late '90s due to Staley's struggles with addiction. His death in 2002 marked a tragic chapter in the band's history. In 2006, Alice in Chains regrouped with new vocalist William DuVall, who shared lead duties with Cantrell. Today, Alice in Chains is celebrated as one of the most influential rock acts of the past four decades. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Celine Dion's Eurovision Song Contest return – everything we know so far MORE: Metallica cause an actual earthquake after rocking so hard at uni gig MORE: Confusion reigns over Chrono Trigger developer's remake comments
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Alice in Chains suddenly cancel tour kickoff show after member's ‘medical emergency'
Alice in Chains were forced to cancel the first date of their U.S. tour after one of their co-founding members suffered a 'medical emergency.' The four-piece 'Man in the Box' group, comprised of lead vocalist William DuVall, guitarist Jerry Cantrell, bassist Mike Inez, and drummer Sean Kinney, were scheduled to kick off their multi-city tour at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Thursday night. However, hours before they were expected to take the stage, they announced on their Instagram Story that after soundcheck, Kinney 'experienced a non-life-threatening medical emergency.' 'We unfortunately have to cancel tonight's show,' they said. 'We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Refunds are available at the point of purchase.' The Independent has contacted the band's representatives for comment. Thursday's concert would've been the band's first time on stage since they performed at the 2024 Sick New World festival in Las Vegas. Their last tour was in 2023. The next scheduled stop on their U.S. tour is Saturday at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey. So far, it appears they are planning to go ahead with that show. Additional stops on their tour include major festival appearances at the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival in Columbus, Ohio; the Welcome to Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, Florida; and the Boardwalk Rock festival in Ocean City, Maryland. They will also have concerts in Nashville, Tennessee and Dothan, Alabama. They will make a final U.S. stop in Libertyville, Illinois, before making their way across the pond to Birmingham, United Kingdom, for a performance at Villa Park on July 5. There, they will join rock band Black Sabbath for their Back to the Beginning: The Final Show, which will also celebrate Ozzy Osbourne's final performance. 'It's my time to go back to the beginning … time for me to give back to the place where I was born,' Osbourne said in a February statement. 'How blessed am I to do it with the help of people whom I love. Birmingham is the true home of metal. Birmingham forever.' Billed as the 'greatest' heavy metal show ever, Back to the Beginning: The Final Show will additionally feature performances from bands Metallica, Pantera, Gojira, Slayer, Halestorm, Lamb of God, Anthrax and Mastodon. Alice in Chains was founded in Seattle in 1987 by Kinney and Cantrell. They then recruited late singer Layne Staley and late bassist Mike Starr, with the latter leaving the band in 1993. He was replaced by Inez. While the group never formally disbanded, the 2002 death of Staley from a fatal drug overdose led to the group's prolonged hiatus. They reformed in 2005 with new vocalist DuVall. Since their formation, the band have released six studio albums: Facelift (1990), Dirt (1992), Jar of Flies (1993), Alice in Chains (1995), Black Gives Way to Blue (2009), and Rainier Fog (2018).
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chart-Topping Grunge Band Cancels Show After Member Suffers ‘Medical Emergency'
Alice in Chains had to cancel their show Thursday, May 8, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Montville, Conn. after the band's drummer Sean Kinney suffered an unspecified medical emergency. 'After our soundcheck this evening at the Mohegan Sun Arena, Sean experienced a non-life-threatening medical emergency,' bass player Mike Inez posted to his social media accounts. 'We unfortunately have to cancel tonight's show. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Refunds are available at the point of purchase.' 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Fans were quick to offer their well wishes to the ailing drummer with one writing, 'Light and Love to Sean,' and another offering, 'Prayers up for Sean. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿.' The band's next scheduled date is Saturday, May 10 at the WMMR 93.3 Philadelphia MMR*B*Q. Alice in Chains have more U.S dates through May 17 before traveling to the U.K. on June 5 for Black Sabbath's farewell show. Inez once played bass in Ozzy Osbourne's solo band. Along with Pearl Jam and Nirvana, Alice in Chains was one of the most popular bands to emerge from the Seattle area in the '90s, with such hits as 'Man in the Box' the chart-topping Jar of Flies EP in 1994 and self-titled album the following year. Although original lead singer Layne Staley died in 2002 from a heroin overdose, the band is still in action with singer/guitarist William DuVall, who has been fronting the band since 2006, and original songwriter/vocalist/guitarist Jerry Cantrell.
