Metal Anarchy

Erik Grönwall (ex-Skid Row) will be missing his immediate live shows with Michael Schenker. The singer is taking a break from the tour to be with his father amid illness.

Grönwall said the following:

“Sometimes life draws a hard line between stage and home. Twenty minutes before the show in Vienna, I got a call from my family and friends – my dad had been rushed to the hospital in an ambulance, unable to stand on his left leg. Fast forward to today, and it’s been decided he’ll undergo heart surgery. There are risks involved due to his age and health history and the doctors have been transparent with us, and while there’s hope, there’s also uncertainty.

I’ve made the decision to fly home today (Sunday May 4th) to be by his side – to support him, my family, and to be fully present for whatever comes. In the meantime, the Michael Schenker tour will continue according to plan, and I’m incredibly grateful to vocalist Roberto Dimitri Liapakis (Lia) for stepping in to cover for me. What this means is that I won’t be doing the shows in Madrid and Barcelona but I plan to rejoin for the UK shows, and I’ll keep you posted.

Right now, I need to show up, not as a performer, but as a son. Thank you for your understanding.”