Machine Head guitarist/vocalist Reece Scruggs has been compelled to take a seat out the band’s instant touring throughout Europe and the UK to help his father within the latter’s battle with lung most cancers. An announcement issued by Scruggs and the band yesterdaym June twentieth, revealed the information, whereas additionally confirming that former Machine Head guitarist Waclaw “Vogg” Kieltyka (of Decapitated) and producer Zack Ohren (Darkness All over the place) might be stepping in on choose dates.
“It’s with heavy hearts that Machine Head should announce that our bandmate and brother Reece Scruggs won’t be with us on our upcoming European / UK competition and headline run. His household at residence wants him and we would like him to be there with them. Reece want to share the next:
“With the help and understanding of Robb, the band, and administration I’ve chosen to get off the street and step away for some time to be with my household.
To be clear, my father was not too long ago recognized with lung most cancers. I’ve sacrificed lots in pursuit of my music profession over time. After I acquired this information I knew I needed to make a sacrifice in favor of my household. I can’t presumably describe the appreciation I’ve for Robb and the MH camp for not batting an eye fixed after I expressed my need to be at residence throughout this troublesome time.”
– Reece
Reece has our absolute help and we all know full properly that the Head Instances around the globe share our sentiments. We ask that each followers, friends, and media please respect his privateness throughout this difficult time.
Becoming a member of us to fill on this large void for the lion’s share of the upcoming exhibits might be good buddy (and former bandmate), “Vogg” Waclaw Kieltyka, alongside long-time producer, collaborator, and Darkness All over the place member Zack Ohren on choose dates the place/when Vogg’s band Decapitated is already scheduled to carry out.
– Machine Head“
The dates for Machine Head‘s summer time European/UK tour may be discovered under:
06/28 Oslo, NOR – Tons of Rock
07/01 Helsinki, FIN – Jaahallille (feat. Fleshgod Apocalypse)
07/03 Athina, GRE – Floyd
07/05 Sariyer, TUR – Headbanger’s Weekend
07/22 Linz, AUT – Posthof
07/24 Budapest, HUN – Barba Negra (feat. Concern Manufacturing facility)
07/28 Thessaloniki, GRE – Soul Open Air (feat. Concern Manufacturing facility)
07/30 Brasov, ROM – Rockstadt Excessive Fest
08/01 Lobnitz, GER – Full Rewind
08/02 Wacken, GER – Wacken Open Air
08/04 Katowice, POL – MCK (feat. Concern Manufacturing facility & Frayle)
08/06 Zurich, SWI – Volkshaus
08/09 Walton-On-Trent, UK – Bloodstock Open Air
08/10 Kortijk, BEL – Alcatraz Competition
08/12 Luxembourg, LUX – Den Atelier (feat. The Halo Impact)
08/13 Arnhem, NET – Musis (feat. Diggeth)
08/15 Sulingen, GER – Reload Competition
08/16 Dinkelsbuhl, GER – Summer time Breeze Open Air
08/17 Carhaix, FRA – Motocultor
