Metal Anarchy

Armored Saint bassist Joey Vera has shared a new update after recently undergoing surgery for posterior vitreous detachment. According to him, he is “very lucky that this did not turn into something worse.”

Vera issued the following statement:

“It’s been 9 days since I had laser surgery to correct a tear in my left eye’s retina. I’m still travelling and performing but I was able to see a specialist in San Diego yesterday. He said the surgery looked good and that it was healing well.

My eyesight is still very blurry due to the bleeding from the tear, but he says over the next month or so it should begin to clear up.
I’ve been very lucky that this did not turn into something worse such as a full detachment, and I was able to see quality doctors and speak with several friends all who helped me get through this.

I want to send a deep Thank You to everyone who reached out to me or sent me well wishes. You all helped me get through a pretty scary event and your concern really made a big difference.

Thank you!

4 more shows and I’m home. Reno, Vegas, SF, LA. Let’s do this!”