Alice in Chains Cancel Performance Following Sean Kinney’s “Medical Emergency”
Alice in Chains Canceled Show at Mohegan Sun Due to Sean Kinney’s Medical Emergency
Uncasville, CT — In a shocking turn of events, Alice in Chains abruptly canceled their highly anticipated show on Thursday night (May 8) at Mohegan Sun Arena after drummer Sean Kinney experienced a non-life-threatening medical emergency. The incident struck just following a routine soundcheck, leaving fans in a state of confusion and disappointment.
Fans began arriving at the venue, buzzing with excitement for what was set to be the opener of the band’s short but sweet spring tour. However, just moments before the show was slated to start, Alice in Chains took to social media to announce the unfortunate news. Their statement read:
“After our soundcheck this evening at the Mohegan Sun Arena, Sean experienced a non-life-threatening medical emergency. We unfortunately have to cancel tonight’s show. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Refunds are available at the point of purchase.”
The announcement sent ripples through the crowd, with some fans noting they had just arrived when the news broke. One notable comment on the band’s X/Twitter post echoed the sentiment of many: “I literally pulled into the venue when fans told me.”
This cancellation is particularly tough as it was part of a string of headlining shows leading up to their appearances at the upcoming Sonic Temple and Welcome to Rockville festivals, set to feature an all-star lineup including Metallica and Tool. Fans and followers alike are now left in suspense about the fate of the band’s next scheduled performance on Saturday (May 10) at the MMRBQ in Camden, New Jersey.
In the wake of this unexpected turn of events, the rock community is united in their hopes for Kinney’s swift recovery. Alice in Chains has carved out a niche in the annals of grunge and rock history, and fans are eager to see them return to the stage strong and ready to rock.
The band is also slated to appear at the final Black Sabbath concert in Birmingham, England on July 5, alongside fellow legends such as Guns N’ Roses and Slayer. For now, however, the priority remains Kinney’s health, with fans awaiting further updates from the band.
Here’s hoping for a quick recovery for Sean Kinney, as we hold onto the hope that Alice in Chains will soon grace the stage once more.
