Coal Chamber drummer Mikey “Bug” Cox has issued a statement regarding the cancellation of the band’s set at the 2026 Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, KY. The group scrapped the set as Cox undergoes what is believed to be his “final cancer surgery.”
Cox said the following:
“Please read I wanted to share a quick update!
After months of scans, tests, and appointments, I’m beyond grateful to say that I passed all of my recent tests and finally got the green light from my doctors for what we hope will be my final cancer surgery.
Because of that, Coal Chamber will be postponing our performance at Louder Than Life. While I’m bummed to miss it, this is the news my family and I have been fighting for, and I couldn’t be more excited to take this next step.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout this long cancer journey. Your love, encouragement, and positive energy have meant the world to me.
My focus now is on surgery, recovery, and getting back on stage with my Coal Chamber family as soon as possible. The future is looking bright, and I can’t wait to see you all again soon!
Fuck Cancer!
Mikey “Bug“ Cox“
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