Metal Anarchy

Omnium Gatherum vocalist Jukka Pelkonen has been diagnosed with lymphoma. With this news, he has also revealed that he will be sitting out the band’s upcoming European tour. During his absence, Henry Hämäläinen will be filling in.

Pelkonen commented:

“Hello friends

It is Jukka from OG. I have to inform you I won’t be able to participate on the upcoming European tour. This is because I have been diagnosed with Lymphoma. And now this serious situation requires my full attention.

But worry not. OG is a train which is not easily stopped. After a careful dialogue and concideration with my brothers in OG we decided to ask a talented individuall to join the tour. He is Henry Hämäläinen. An experienced singer and a frontman. We think he is more than suitable to headbang with OG on this tour.”

Hämäläinen continued:

“Hi there OG family, Henry here!
While I’m truly saddened by Jukka having to step away from this tour, I’m extremely honored to be called upon in the band’s time of need.

The trust shown by the whole band – and especially Jukka himself – means a lot to me.”

The band added:

“As a silver lining, the tour is still happening in its entirety and we’ll make sure it’s going to be one hell of a ride! Even with this setback, the spirit of OG is strong, so see you all at the shows!”

Tour Dates:

02/11 Copenhagen, DEN – Pumpehuset
02/12 Hamburg, GER – Gruenspan
02/13 Leipzig, GER – Hellraiser
02/14 Berlin, GER – Lido
02/15 Krakow, POL – Hype Park
02/17 Budapest, HUN – Barba Negra
02/18 Prague, CZE – Rock Cafe
02/19 Vienna, AUT – Szene
02/20 Munich, GER – Backstage Halle
02/21 Aarau, SWI – KiFF
02/22 Stuttgart, GER – Im Wizemann
02/23 Lindau, GER – Club Vaudeville
02/25 Hannover, GER – Muzikzentrum
02/26 Aschaffenburg, GER – Colos-Saal
02/27 Almelo, NET – Metropool
02/28 Oberhausen, GER – Kulttempel
03/01 Esch-sur-Alzette, LUX – Rockhal
03/03 Colmar, FRA – Le Grillen
03/04 Paris, FRA – Petit Bain
03/05 Utrecht, NET – Tivoli Pandora
03/06 Kortrijk, BEL – DVG
03/07 London, UK – The Dome