Coal Chamber cancel U.S. tour due to Dez Fafara's ongoing health issues

Coal Chamber have cancelled their Fiend For The Fans U.S. tour in order to allow singer Dez Fafara to concentrate on his health.

The California metal ghouls were meant to head out in early March, having already postponed the jaunt from last August due to illness. In a message to fans, Dez – also of DevilDriver – has announced that much of this year will now be spent focusing on his health and recuperation.

"Hello everyone, first off let me say that we are sending prayers to all who are affected in these terrible California wildfires. We have many friends on evacuation or that have lost everything please donate or do what you can to help.

"At this time, I will be taking down the scheduled touring this year until quarter 4 to focus on my health.

"For everybody that has given me positive comments or sent our family prayers or contacted us with well wishes I want to thank you so much. It means a great deal to not only myself but my family during this trying time.

"I've had a very blessed life and in all lives some rain must fall and certainly over the last few years. It's been stormy for my family and I with my health.

"I'm looking forward to getting healthy. My attitude is positive and when I'm ready I'm gonna get back on the road harder than ever with both Coal Chamber and DevilDriver.

"There are a lot of things in the works with both of those bands, but I won't go over them now because I want to focus on this announcement and I wanted you guys to hear it straight from me.

"To all those who supported me, been behind me I'm so sorry that these tours have to come down but at this time I'm just not able to go do my job at 100%.

"Love one another and be good to one another".

This follows from last year's postponement, in which Dez revealed the seriousness of his situation.

"I've been running 6 miles daily, I've been rehearsing two hours daily in my home studio and excited to hit the road, I'm excited to get on a bus with my brothers and sister and my crew," he wrote on Instagram. "I'd never felt better and as you all know, I fought back hard after long haul COVID tried to kill me.

"Saturday morning I woke up and I was coming up my stairs. I saw flashes in my eyes. I passed out and my wife revived me. My vitals were through the roof, and I was sheet white and vomiting, and the whole world was spinning. Anahstasia [Dez's wife] called 911. I ended up in the back of an ambulance and did nine hours in the ER testing all my vitals including taking X-rays of my heart and lungs. My doctor has advised me to get a CAT scan, and until further testing, I am on bedrest."

Kerrang! sends Dez all the very best, and wish him a speedy recovery.

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