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BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL. Slayer Camp Working Hard to Reschedule Dates for Later This Year.
"Tom gave various medical treatments more than a fair shot," said Slayer's manager Rick Sales, "but they just haven't handled the problem, so he's biting the bullet and is scheduled for back surgery at the end of this month."
This difficult decision made by the band's bassist/vocalist Tom Araya means the cancellation of Slayer's immediate tour plans that include the American and Canadian Carnage Tour dates that were set to kick off on January 18, as well as the band's UK/European headline tour scheduled for March and April. Booking agents for both Slayer and Megadeth are already hard at work rescheduling the tour dates; tickets already purchased for these shows will be honored at the rescheduled dates.
The headbanging Araya, known for aggressively swinging his long mane of hair while performing, began experiencing back problems while on the band's Australian/New Zealand/Japanese tour last October. In spite of his rapidly increasing pain and discomfort, he carried on with the tour, but immediately upon returning home saw an orthopedic specialist who diagnosed a Cervical Radiculopathy. The rocker initially did not want to take the major surgery route, so the specialist recommended a series of minimally-invasive procedures. While those procedures have resulted in some improvement, Araya continues to deal with intermittent bouts of severe pain, numbness and muscle spasms. The surgical procedure that Araya will undergo, called an Anterior Cervical Discectomy with Fusion, is a relatively routine practice and the recovery rate is excellent.
Sales added, "As unfortunate as this is for so many people - the Megadeth and Testament camps, the concerts' promoters, and, of course, the fans - Tom's health is the number one priority, and this has to happen."
This difficult decision made by the band's bassist/vocalist Tom Araya means the cancellation of Slayer's immediate tour plans that include the American and Canadian Carnage Tour dates that were set to kick off on January 18, as well as the band's UK/European headline tour scheduled for March and April. Booking agents for both Slayer and Megadeth are already hard at work rescheduling the tour dates; tickets already purchased for these shows will be honored at the rescheduled dates.
The headbanging Araya, known for aggressively swinging his long mane of hair while performing, began experiencing back problems while on the band's Australian/New Zealand/Japanese tour last October. In spite of his rapidly increasing pain and discomfort, he carried on with the tour, but immediately upon returning home saw an orthopedic specialist who diagnosed a Cervical Radiculopathy. The rocker initially did not want to take the major surgery route, so the specialist recommended a series of minimally-invasive procedures. While those procedures have resulted in some improvement, Araya continues to deal with intermittent bouts of severe pain, numbness and muscle spasms. The surgical procedure that Araya will undergo, called an Anterior Cervical Discectomy with Fusion, is a relatively routine practice and the recovery rate is excellent.
Sales added, "As unfortunate as this is for so many people - the Megadeth and Testament camps, the concerts' promoters, and, of course, the fans - Tom's health is the number one priority, and this has to happen."
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Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL
Get well soon Tom! I'm 39 and have trouble walking because of injuries from being in the Army so I feel your pain. Take care now so we can see you again in the future. God bless.
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL
DAMN, DAMN, DAMN!!! I do hope Tom is able to get his back fixed up, but I can't help but feel bummed, I was so looking forward to the show next weekend. DAMN, DAMN, DAMN!!!
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL
well.. take care and good luck!!! the fans understand the situation...
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL
was looking foward to seeing you guys in Feb for the American Carnage. would much rather Tom be healthy though so make sure you take the time to heal and don't push it. the real slayer fans understand that this is important and needs to be taken care of. until then i will be waiting for the update of good news on your health and future shows. SLAYER! \m/
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL
awwww poor tom !!!
well get better.
are you going to be coming back?
i was looking so forward to that show =( totally bummed now =(
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL
get well soon brother, hope everything goes good, just had neck and back surgery myself. mike
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL
I'm reporting this article as offensive.
Major fuckin bummer dude! I hope for the best on Araya's surgery. Back pain is a bitch. Heal up well and heal up fast. Then get your ass to Phoenix!
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL
Pull thru this back surgery with a quickness! I can't help but be bummed! Was ready to hit up Denver in 17 days! Hope all goes weel Tom!
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL
I myself had back surgery a year ago this April so I totally understand!!! Please take care and heal well so we can see you!!! Jan. 26th was going to be my first ever Slayer concert. So excited for it and now I like want it even more!!!
Heal Well
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL
GET WELL SOON TOM!! I am holding on to my Seattle tickets!! The world awaits to be painted blood.
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL
Hey Tom,
I had the same surgery Aug. 07 fusion C5-C7 and I would never be able to head bang like I did before the surgery. Not only does it take from your range of motion it also makes the other disks go bad as well as you do not use any ligaments, tendons, mescals, and so on that used to move the vertebra you have fused together so they deteriorate and give you a lot of discomfort. I know your Dr. is much better them I could ever afford BUT I am telling you this is not going to be a “speeded” recovery. I hope the best for you \m/
Stay Heavy and Good Luck
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL
get well soon Tom, i want to see you Headbanging soon, in Colombia of course
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL
get well the real slayer fans understand and you will see all of them when you get back dont rush it man take your time to get back all the headbanging we know and love take care
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL
Tom, get better brother. We're about the same age, I'm 48 and have ulnar neuropathy after breaking both my elbows. As a guitarist it sucks because I have no feeling in my ring finger and pinky, but I work around it. But, you're in FUCKING SLAYER!!!!! And I'm a hack.You're in my prayer's tonight for a speedy recovery. Yeah, I pray, how lame am I after listening to Slayer for 25+ years? All my best to you and your Family!
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL. Slayer Camp Working Hard to Reschedule Dates for Later This Year.
Hey, it sucks that we can't see the shows like we planned, but I am sure that they will reschedule. The guy has given us over 20 years of metal that can lay waste to everything else that we know of, and has been banging that head like a madman the whole time. Badass to watch, and thank you Tom for everything thus far. The way I see it, we miss the shows for now, we get the chance to see who knows how many more in its place. Good luck Tom, and get well soon. I can't wait to spread a little hate worldwide.
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL. Slayer Camp Working Hard to Reschedule Dates for Later This Year.
it's has taken at least 20 years to see these 4 bands that should have being the first CLASH OF TH TITANS!!..."but all-in-all TOM'S surgery's far to importent not just 4 the tour. but 4 the health of a "GOD!!..."much love & respect 4-the-Band.
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL. Slayer Camp Working Hard to Reschedule Dates for Later This Year.
Does this mean all dates are cancelled? My ticket was for February
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL. Slayer Camp Working Hard to Reschedule Dates for Later This Year.
Tom, get well and take care of your self, take it easy when you get back on stage, we can all forgive you if you don't spin your head the whole show
Just seeing you playing live and your health is more important. Get well and hope to catch one of you show on this tour.
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL. Slayer Camp Working Hard to Reschedule Dates for Later This Year.
Hey Tom its Richie from IRON CARNAGE sorry to hear about the surgery man.
Get well soon
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL. Slayer Camp Working Hard to Reschedule Dates for Later This Year.
Hope Tom get well as soon as possible for him & stop suffer.
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL. Slayer Camp Working Hard to Reschedule Dates for Later This Year.
FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK. That SUCKS! That's the second time that SLAYER cancells a concert I was gona go to. It's either my luck or I'm just not meant to see them. FUCK! I hope they do re-schedule and come to El Paso, TX. If not then fuck it. I was so looking forward to it. Damb it....get well soon Tom. FFUUCCKK!!!!
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL. Slayer Camp Working Hard to Reschedule Dates for Later This Year.
FUCK!!! well Tom you'll be stronger then ever, get well soon. FUCK!!!!
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL. Slayer Camp Working Hard to Reschedule Dates for Later This Year.
Nnooooo! I hope they reschedule.
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL. Slayer Camp Working Hard to Reschedule Dates for Later This Year.
18 more days and I would of got to go to see SLAYER!!!! I was so looking forward to seeing the show up front. Well Tom heal real fast. Get well soon! FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL. Slayer Camp Working Hard to Reschedule Dates for Later This Year.
Gutted again. Was going to a couple of shows in the U.K this tour. I hope the new dates suit me when they are announced!!! But the main thing is for Tom to get back to full health, so get well soon mate!!!
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL. Slayer Camp Working Hard to Reschedule Dates for Later This Year.
I was really looking forward to the concerts...Tom's health is more important of course. I wish him successful operation and quick rehabilitation!
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL. Slayer Camp Working Hard to Reschedule Dates for Later This Year.
as a fan in behafl of your music i'd like to say in my terms that I hope you get well soon and that everything goes ok... ur the shit MAN!!!! Slayer FUCK YEAH!!!
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL. Slayer Camp Working Hard to Reschedule Dates for Later This Year.
I hope all goes well for you Tom! I am looking forward to seeing you all with my oldest son Adam. We both are big fans!
Re: BACK SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR SLAYER'S TOM ARAYA, BAND'S TOUR PLANS CANCELLED THROUGH APRIL. Slayer Camp Working Hard to Reschedule Dates for Later This Year.
IM SO SORRY TOM THAT YOU HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS!!!!!!MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT, AND A SPEEDY RECOVERY!!!!!! CHRIS SLAY