Metal Anarchy

Primal Fear bassist Mat Sinner will be sitting out the band’s South American tour due to injury. During his absence, Gamma Ray’s Dirk Schlächter will fill in.

The group commented:

“An important message to all our fans about the South American Tour.

Sadly we have to tell you that Mat won’t be able to join the band on the forthcoming shows in ARG & BRA. Mat lost a fight against a drumriser in London and slashed his right leg in a very evil way. After some more shows the doctors in Norway planned to have a surgery on his leg because the infection was already on a bad level and to prevent a sepsis. Mat is now at home and needs to recover for another 3-4 weeks to avoid any operation. Doctors say it would be a huge risk to sit in a plane for 15 hours – health comes first.

This wasn’t an easy decision. We know many of you were looking forward to seeing us together on stage and Mat is truly sorry for any disappointment this may cause. We promise to give 200% on the shows and Mat will be replaced by Gamma Ray’s Dirk Schlächter.

Thank you for your understanding, your patience, believe & faith.

Yours,

Ralf, Thalia, Magnus, André & Mat”