King Diamond Cancels Hell & Heaven Festival Appearance Due to Health Complications

King Diamond announced that he and his band will not be appearing at this weekend’s Hell & Heaven Festival due to health complications post-surgery:

I was recently advised by my doctor to have surgery done for an issue which, if not done right away, would have prevented me from flying.

We did not expect to have any complications after the surgery, but my healing is slower than anticipated, and I’ve been advised to “forego air travel until his healing stabilizes and additional risks are minimized.”

Unfortunately and regretfully, this means that we cannot make it this weekend to play at the Hell & Heaven Festival.

We love playing in Mexico and can’t wait to get a chance to make this up to you.

Til then, stay heavy

– King

In 2010, King Diamond underwent triple bypass heart surgery making a full recovery and being cleared to tour in 2014.  King Diamond emerged playing his biggest North American shows to date and will be releasing a brand new album, The Institute this year.  The Institute will be the first studio album from King Diamond since 2007’s Give Me Your Soul… Please.

Get well soon, King.  We are all rooting for you to have a safe and speedy recovery.

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I have been running this blog since 2009. AKA as the Great Southern Brainfart, Southeast of Heaven is my baby now and forever. I’ve had my ups and downs with bands over the years but they are all great experiences and memories. My Swedish friend Charlie said once, “Don is known for being one of the meanest bastards in American rock journalism.” It’s nice to be loved.

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