Metal Anarchy

Raven have postponed their upcoming European tour. The trek was delayed to give bassist/vocalist John Gallagher time to recover from subdural hematoma surgery.

The band commented:

“RAVEN LUNATICS

GOT SOME UNFORTUNATE NEWS FOR YOU!

We are very sad to say that we have to postpone the upcoming European Tour due to John’s health.

He was admitted to hospital with a massive headache on August 12th.

Following a CAT scan, it was determined that he was suffering from a bleed on the brain, Subdural Hematoma.

Surgery was planned for the next day, then a further, more invasive surgery was performed on the 19th.
He is now doing good, but of course, needs to recuperate and will not be able to fly on a plane.

Very few shows have ever been cancelled in our 50 year career.

EDIT: We are working with our agency Dragon Productions, as well as the promoters to reschedule these dates.

We would like to thank our booking agent Bart Gabriel, the promoters and of course all the Raven Lunatics who were coming to the shows for your understanding.

We will be BACK – STRONGER than ever! Rock Until You Drop!

John, Mark and Mike”

Gallagher also added the following in a video update:

“Hey there, everybody. Not the video I wanted to make, but here we are. So, as you can see, I’m in the hospital and there’s my metal horns. I got in on the 12th of August with bad headaches. They put me in surgery the next day. Found out I had a bleed on the brain. So we don’t want any aneurysms and strokes and crap like that. So they went in, did the thing. [They] had to go in again on the 19th, bit more substantially, and things are working out. I am getting there, but as sad as it may seem, we’re not going to be able to make the European tour. I’m just not strong enough, and as you know, our show is all about strength. And once I’m ready, we will come back better than ever. So thank you all and we will see you very soon. Rock until you drop.”