Swedish power metal outfit Sabaton had some rather unfortunate news for their North American fans earlier today, as they announced that ongoing health issues with bassist and vocalist Pär Sundström have forced the band to postpone their upcoming tour.
“Dear friends in the USA and Canada, Unfortunately we have to postpone our North American tour. Pär is currently dealing with inflammation in his arms, and after seeking medical advice, he’s been told to rest for now so he can properly heal. Performing on stage means everything to us, but health must come first.
“We are genuinely sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment this causes. We’re already working hard to secure new dates. We were so excited to see you all, and that excitement hasn’t gone anywhere. We’re looking forward to the moment we can finally step on those stages! Thank you for your patience, your love and your constant support. It means the world to us!”
Though highly unfortunate, the band said fans that already have tickets to any of the affected shows should hold on to them, since updates and rescheduled dates will be sent through their original point of sale. For those looking forward to Sabaton’s European tour this summer, the band said those dates should be unaffected.
“For now, please keep hold of your tickets. You will receive an e-mail notification from the official point of sale as soon as the status of the event changes or a new date is announced. Please note, the summer shows in Europe are not affected by this! We’ll be back soon, stronger than ever.”
The tour was originally scheduled to kick off on February 9 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at the War Memorial Auditorium. You can find the full list of affected dates below.
SABATON TOUR DATES:POSTPONED
Feb 09 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | War Memorial Auditorium
Feb 10 | Tampa, FL | Yuengling Center
Feb 13 | Houston, TX | 713 Music Hall
Feb 14 | Dallas, TX | South Side Ballroom
Feb 15 | San Antonio, TX | Boeing Center at Tech Port
Feb 18 | Phoenix, AZ | Arizona Financial Theatre
Feb 20 | Los Angeles, CA | The Kia Forum
Feb 21 | Wheatland, CA | Hard Rock Live
Feb 24 | Salt Lake City, UT | The Union Event Center
Feb 26 | Loveland, CO | Blue Arena
Feb 27 | Omaha, NE | Steelhouse Omaha
Feb 28 | St. Louis, MO | The Factory
Mar 02 | Des Moines, IA | Vibrant Music Hall
Mar 03 | Minneapolis, MN | The Armory
Mar 04 | Chicago, IL | The Salt Shed
Mar 07 | Cincinnati, OH | The Andrew J Brady Music Center
Mar 08 | Detroit, MI | The Fillmore Detroit
Mar 10 | Pittsburgh, PA | UPMC Events Center
Mar 11 | Philadelphia, PA | The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark
Mar 12 | Boston, MA | MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Mar 14 | Virginia Beach, VA | The Dome^
Mar 15 | Washington, DC | The Theater at MGM National Harbor
Mar 17 | Greensboro, NC | Greensboro Special Events Center
Mar 18 | Atlanta, GA | Coca-Cola Roxy
Apr 06 | Halifax, NS | Scotiabank Centre
Apr 09 | Laval, QC | Place Bell
Apr 11 | Toronto, ON | Great Canadian Toronto
Apr 14 | Winnipeg, MB | Burton Cummings Theatre
Apr 17 | Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Convention Centre
Apr 18 | Calgary, AB | Grey Eagle Event Centre
Apr 20 | Vancouver, BC | PNE Forum