Frank Iero and his new band, the Future Violents, had their South America tour cut short when their band leader came down with "a pretty nasty case of laryngitis and a brutal sinus infection."
The former My Chemical Romance guitarist wrote a lengthy note to fans on Instagram, while two of his band members explained that they would have to postpone their Mexico tour dates because a local doctor advised Frank not to fly for a few days.
"dear frends, i am beyond gutted to have to break this news to you... after our show in São Paolo i started to feel a bit under the weather but thought i could kick it with some vitamins and a little rest. however, i was wrong and it progressed into a pretty nasty case of laryngitis and a brutal sinus infection," Frank explained in the message. "after two flights i made it to mexico city and was able to see a doctor here, but he informed me that i should not fly again for at least a day and half and that we should postpone the remaining shows."
"I do not take postponing shows lightly, i know that when we book a gig and you buy a ticket that is an agreement between us that i have every intention of following through with," he continued. "however, ever since my accident in sydney my body reacts in different ways and i unfortunately am not able to recover as quickly as i once did. this particular case really knocked me out and i truly apologize but i have to listen to my body and what the doctors are telling me. i promise to get back out to Mexico as soon as humanly possible and make it up to all of you. i’m so sorry this happened and i hope you can understand. 🖤xofrnk"
Check out his emotional post below.
We hope Frank makes a speedy recovery! Frank Iero & the Future Violents have a slew of east coast tour dates coming up at the end of the month. Check them out below.
Frank Iero & the Future Violents Tour Dates
05/29 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Foundry
05/30 – Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
05/31 – Hamden, CT @ The Ballroom At The Outer Space
06/01 – Pawtucket, RI @ The Met
06/02 – Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
06/04 – Harrisburg, PA @ Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
06/05 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theater
06/06 – Detroit, MI @ El Club
06/07 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts
06/08 – Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom
06/10 – Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West
06/11 – Birmingham, AL @ Saturn
06/13 – Tampa, FL @ The Crowbar
06/14 – Orlando, FL @ The Social
06/15 – Jacksonville, FL @ 1904 Music Hall
06/16 – Columbia, SC @ The Senate
06/18 – Charlotte, NC @ Amos Southend
06/20 – VA Beach, VA @ eLEVATION 27
06/21 – Washington DC @ Union Stage
06/22 – New York, New York @ Rocks Off Cruise
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