Sick Of It All frontman Lou Koller has taken to social media to share the news that doctors have “found a tumour in my oesophagus that goes into my stomach”.
New York hardcore legend Lou Koller is currently battling cancer, with Sick Of It All having to cancel their summer touring plans while he undergoes treatment.
In a video update to fans on the band’s Instagram account, Lou shares that doctors have “found a tumour in my oesophagus that goes into my stomach, and I’ll have to be getting treatment all summer. And of course, full support of the band – as soon as they heard it they were like ‘forget the tour, just get healthy’”.
He adds: “You know we’re not happy about it, seriously. Like I said they’re all behind me staying home, and us staying home. We really feel sorry. I feel sorry, for the fans. All of our crew was banking on… we were all gonna have another fun summer together, all the promoters. But everyone who knows has been very supportive and now everybody knows.
“So that’s the reason, No other reason you heard is the truth. This is the truth. So yeah, just thanks for all your support. And hopefully we beat this thing and see you at the end of the summer, or maybe the winter. Take care.”
Lou’s brother (and Sick Of It All guitarist) Pete has also since launched a GoFundMe for the singer, detailing specifically that he’s been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma cancer. Pete explains that “touring is the lifeline for a band like Sick Of It All”, and, “If you could help him it would be greatly appreciated and please share this [GoFundMe] around.”
Kerrang! sends our love and well wishes to you, Lou.
