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Showing posts with label injury. Show all posts
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Monday, January 5, 2015

U2: Bono's Accident Affects his Future in the Band (el Accidente que Sufrió Bono Afecta su Futuro con la Banda)!

We have some very alarming news to report: U2's Bono has announced that he might no be able to play guitar ever again due to the massive injury to his arm caused by a major bicycle accident. This very crappy news was announced by Bono himself via a letter he posted on the band's website.

A few excerpts of Bono's letter follow:

On the day of my 50th birthday I received an injury because I was over indulging in exercise boxing and cycling, which was itself an overcompensation for overindulging on alcohol coming up to the big birthday. I promised myself I would be more mindful of my limits, but just four years on, it happened again - a massive injury I can't blame on anyone but myself, mainly because I blanked out on impact and have no memory of how I ended up in New York Presbyterian with my humerus bone sticking through my leather jacket. Very punk rock as injuries go. 

The consequences of this freak accident are significant enough that I will have to concentrate hard to be ready for the U2 tour in fitness terms… as a result I have cancelled every public appearance and decided this missive is all the communication I can manage for the first half of 2015, beyond muttering and singing to myself of course.

I broke my hand, my shoulder, my elbow and my face but the real injury this year was to my Irish pride as it was discovered that under my tracksuit I was wearing yellow and black Lycra cycling shorts. Yes, LYCRA. This is not very rock 'n' roll. 

Recovery has been more difficult than I thought... As I write this, it is not clear that I will ever play guitar again. The band have reminded me that neither they nor Western civilization are depending on this. 

I personally would very much miss fingering the frets of my green Irish falcon or my (RED) Gretsch. Just for the pleasure, aside from writing tunes. But then does the Edge, or Jimmy Page, or any guitarist you know have a titanium elbow, as I do now? I'm all elbows, I am.

Read Bono's letter HERE

Versión en Español:


Les tenemos una noticia bastante alarmante: Bono, el cantante de U2, a anunciado que el grave accidente que sufrió en su brazo podría dejarlo sin poder volver a tocar la guitarra. Esta triste noticia fue anunciada por Bono en una carta que el publico en la pagina oficial de U2.

Acá les tenemos partes de la carta de Bono:

"En el día de mi cumpleaños número 50 sufrí una lesión porque yo soy de las personas que practican el boxeo y el ciclismo, en compensación por excederme en el alcohol cuando se avecina mi cumpleaños. No puedo culpar a nadie más que a mí mismo, principalmente porque no recuerdo nada del momento del golpe y no tengo ningún recuerdo de cómo terminé en el hospital New York Presbyterian con mi hueso húmero sobresaliendo a través de mi chaqueta de cuero. Creo que fue un accidente bastante Punk Rock.


Las consecuencias de este curioso accidente son suficientemente importantes. Tendré que concentrarme mucho para estar listo físicamente para la gira de U2. En consecuencia, he cancelado todas mis apariciones públicas y he decidido que esta carta es la única comunicación que puedo efectuar durante la primera mitad de 2015, más allá de murmurar y cantar para mí, por supuesto.


Me rompí la mano, el hombro, el codo y la cara pero la lesión de verdad este año fue mi orgullo irlandés, ya que se descubrió que bajo mi sudadera llevaba pantalones cortos de ciclista de lycra color amarillo y negro. Sí, LYCRA. No es muy Rock N’ Roll.


La recuperación ha sido más difícil de lo que yo pensaba.Mientras escribo esto, no está claro si voy a tocar otra vez la guitarra. La banda me ha recordado que ni ellos ni la civilización occidental dependen de esto.o personalmente echaría en falta manosear los trastes de mi Irish Falcon verde o mi Gretsch roja. Sólo por el placer, aparte de escribir canciones. Pero entonces The Edge o Jimmy Page, o cualquier guitarrista que conozcas ¿tiene un codo de titanio, como yo ahora?"


Lea la carta de Bono AQUI

Related links/Enlaces relacionados:
U2.com

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

SUICIDE SILENCE's Mitch Lucker Discusses The "All Stars Tour", Bands Recipe For Success & Reveals NEW Album Plans!


Recently, SUICIDE SILENCE headlined the "All Stars Tour" at New York City's Irving Plaza in front of a sold out audience. The Calfornian Metallers proved yet again why they are one of the torch bearers within the Extreme Metal world. It is always evident that the explosiveness they demonstrate every time they get on stage is that keeps this young band rising upon the bands that try to "borrow" their signature sound. It is very hard to find a band with as much energy as SUICIDE SILENCE and lets not forget the intensity behind their vulgar display of music.

Prior to the bands performance in front of 1000+ fans, we had the chance to chat with SUICIDE SILENCE's frontman Mitch Lucker. During the conversation, which you can watch below, we discussed the "All Stars Tour", the bands recipe for success and their upcoming NEW album! Without further due, crank the volume and keep supporting Metal!



As previously reported, SUICIDE SILENCE has announced that they will be part of the "Monster Energy Drink OUTBREAK tour" along with ASKING ALEXANDRIA, AS I LAY DYING, MEMPHIS MAY FIRE and ATTILA. Right after the band made the announcement, their fans started bashing the bands decision to be part of this "main stream" tour. Here is what the band members had to say about this:

"Since we've already received some "hating" in relation to the rumors of this tour, let's just clarify something right quick. There are a million different factors that go into why bands choose to participate in certain tours. Quite frankly, there's no band we're afraid to tour with and we look forward to partying with each of these bands as well as all of our fans in every town we hit this Fall. If you're a true fan and happen to not like one of our tour packages, then just come out the next time we're in town. There's no sense in wasting your time on the internet complaining about our tour choices...

"Now without further do, BRING ON THE OUTBREAK!!"

In case you missed this: Mitch Lucker shattered his elbow so bad that his "not so funny bone" penetrated his skin. Mitch is known for his commitment to Heavy Music, and proved by performing the bands full set in Odessa, Texas with a shattered elbow.

Following this incident, Lucker was hospitalized this weekend after reportedly developing an infection related to his recently broken elbow. The singer is expected to fully recover.


SUICIDE SILENCE is currently seeking a NEW label home while continuing to write material for its next album, tentatively due in early 2013.

Stay tuned for more SUICIDE SILENCE news!

Video by: Zulie Alvarez (www.zuliephotographierocks.com/)

Related links:
Official Site of Suicide Silence
Monster Energy Drink Outbreak Tour

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

SUICIDE SILENCE To Their Fans: "If you're a true fan and happen to not like one of our tour packages, then just come out the next time we're in town"


SUICIDE SILENCE has announced that they will be part of the "Monster Energy Drink OUTBREAK tour" along with ASKING ALEXANDRIA, AS I LAY DYING, MEMPHIS MAY FIRE and ATTILA. Right after the band made the announcement, their fans started bashing the bands decision to be part of this "main stream" tour. Here is what the band members had to say about this:

"Since we've already received some "hating" in relation to the rumors of this tour, let's just clarify something right quick. There are a million different factors that go into why bands choose to participate in certain tours. Quite frankly, there's no band we're afraid to tour with and we look forward to partying with each of these bands as well as all of our fans in every town we hit this Fall. If you're a true fan and happen to not like one of our tour packages, then just come out the next time we're in town. There's no sense in wasting your time on the internet complaining about our tour choices...

"Now without further do, BRING ON THE OUTBREAK!!"

As previously reported, SUICIDE SILENCE vocalist/screamer Mitch Lucker shattered his elbow so bad that his "not so funny bone" penetrated his skin. Mitch is known for his commitment to Heavy Music, and proved by performing the bands full set in Odessa, Texas with a shattered elbow.

Following this incident, Lucker was hospitalized this weekend after reportedly developing an infection related to his recently broken elbow. The singer is expected to fully recover.


SUICIDE SILENCE is currently seeking a new label home while continuing to write material for its next album, tentatively due in early 2013.

Stay tuned for more SUICIDE SILENCE news!

Related links:
Official Site of Suicide Silence
Monster Energy Drink Outbreak Tour

Thursday, August 30, 2012

SUICIDE SILENCE Singer Breaks The S&*t Out Of His Elbow - Gnarly Image Available!

Yesterday, SUICIDE SILENCE vocalist/screamer Mitch Lucker shattered his elbow so bad that his "not so funny bone" penetrated his skin. Mitch is known for his commitment to Heavy Music, and proved this last night in Odessa, Texas. Mitch performed a full set with his band mates in SUICIDE SILENCE. What a trooper! We wish Mitch a quick and smooth recovery!

Here is a very gnarly image that Mitch posted on his Instagram account:


Earlier this week, SUICIDE SILENCE posted on Facebook that they were cancelling a performance at Geo’s “due to circumstances beyond our control.” They didn’t go into detail as to why, but Lucker’s photo might be a hint. They added in their posting that the next two performances were happening, so even with the banged up elbow, the show must go on.


Related links:
Official Site of Suicide Silence

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

MOTÖRHEAD Forced To Cancel Tonight's Concert In The UK Due To Injury

Today (Tuesday, November 8th), British Heavy Metal legends MOTÖRHEAD were forced to cancel their concert at Colston Hall in Bristol, England due to the fact that one of the bandmembers had an injury. A Colston Hall spokeswoman said: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, this show has been canceled. We currently have no information about a rescheduled date or the returns policy. Please visit the Colston Hall website, Colstonhall.org, for more information, or call the box office on 01179 223686."

MOTÖRHEAD is in the middle of its annual autumn U.K. tour with support from the UK SUBS.

Remaining dates:

Nov. 11 - Norwich, UK - UEA
Nov. 12 - London, UK - Hammersmith Apollo
Nov. 14 - Newcastle, UK - O2 Academy
Nov. 15 - Glasgow, UK - O2 Academy
Nov. 17 - Nottingham, UK - Royal Centre
Nov. 18 - Manchester, UK- O2 Apollo

Related links:
MOTÖRHEAD's Official Site