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NEVERMORE: Singer's Illness Forces Grand Rapids Show Cancellation
- May 14, 2006
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NEVERMORE were forced to cancel their scheduled appearance with IN FLAMES, THROWDOWN and EVERGREY on Saturday, May 13 in Grand Rapids, Michigan after the band's lead singer, Warrel Dane, came down with an unspecified illness. No further information is currently available.
As previously reported, NEVERMORE guitarist Steve Smyth was recently diagnosed with end-stage kidney failure, the result of a congenital birth defect. JAG PANZER guitarist Chris Broderick is filling in for Smyth on the current U.S. tour, after which Smyth will rejoin the band for their European festival dates. NEVERMORE also announced that their bass player and one of the founding members Jim Sheppard will soon be undergoing a minor procedure for Crohn's Disease, a condition he's managed for over 15 years. Unable to perform with the band during the first part of their tour with IN FLAMES, Sheppard is being temporarily replaced by longtime friend James MacDonough (ex-MEGADETH, ICED EARTH).
NEVERMORE, who recently wrapped up a series of dates with ARCH ENEMY, will be supporting DISTURBED across Europe this fall. After their touring activity the band will be taking time off to write the follow-up to last year's critically acclaimed album "This Godless Endeavor".
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COMMENT | This sucks for those guys
posted by :
5/14/2006 2:19:12 PM
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Everything is falling apart for them but I wish nothing but the best for them.
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COMMENT | damn
posted by :
5/14/2006 2:42:23 PM
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Nevermore better watch out!
and In Flames are stupid for not coming to Chicago on this tour. GOD! I'm so mad about that. They're gonna get SOOOO heckled at Sounds of the Underground tour!!!!!! fuckers!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
5/14/2006 2:44:21 PM
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Bird FLu! Bird FLu!
Dude, "Curse of Def Leppard Jumps Over to Nevermore" should be the headline.
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COMMENT | ...
posted by : metalblade70
5/14/2006 2:54:45 PM
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Holy mother of Christ on a bike!
Did these guys ancesters rob the tomb of King Tut or what?
Nevermore are treading dangerously close to Destruction territory as far as cancelling gigs goes.
Seriously though, I wish them all the best, and hopefully I will see Nevermore PROPER when, or if, they get round to playing Wacken in August.
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COMMENT |
posted by : TheClansman?!
5/14/2006 2:57:13 PM
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WOW WTF! Van Williams better watch out!
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COMMENT | ^ Yeah...
posted by :
5/14/2006 3:09:34 PM
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Jeff Loomis as well....
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COMMENT |
posted by : pigger
5/14/2006 3:14:18 PM
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Man, this totally sucks! The band isnt having the greatest year :(.
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COMMENT | This sucks
posted by :
5/14/2006 4:13:46 PM
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These guys rule, I really hope they can all bounce back from their illnesses, especially since they had been confirmed for a metal fest here in Mexico.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
5/14/2006 4:25:33 PM
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Illness = Alcoholism
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COMMENT |
posted by :
5/14/2006 5:06:08 PM
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Jeff Loomis is probly gonna break his hand next.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
5/14/2006 5:13:08 PM
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yeah i was there and it fucking sucked!! they set everything up for nevermore to play but then they say they cant
so i drove all the way over there and bought the ticket just to see evergrey do a small set
fuck that shitty metalcore band throwdown and fuck in flames too
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COMMENT | One thing's for sure
posted by : mega-man
5/14/2006 5:22:29 PM
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It was stupid not to let Evergrey play another set or whatever. But it was like nothing was wrong and set up the equipment for Nevermore. We all got RIPPED OFF!!! Fucking band is falling apart. Are they part of the alcoholica breed of bands.
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COMMENT | What next?
posted by : GoingOffTheRailsOnAGravyTrain
5/14/2006 5:38:48 PM
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A freak gardening accident?!
:P
All kidding aside I hope the members of Nevermore who have fallen ill get better soon. Sucks to see such misfortune befall a great band.
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COMMENT |
posted by : madeinquebec
5/14/2006 6:19:35 PM
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Ah fuck man, this band is one of the coolest on Century Media...
GET WELL DUDES FROM NEVERMORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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COMMENT | Sure...Warrel doesn't drink
posted by : Bonehead
5/14/2006 6:25:08 PM
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He was sitting up in the balcony drinking something and during the set change he jumped up and rushed out. Maybe he doesn't drink, but it sure seems odd that he was fine during the first set and suddenly took too ill just during the set change.
Evergrey did a smoking set and it is upsetting that if Warrel was feeling ill all day that he didn't decide earlier and let Evergrey play longer. But I guess that if In Flames was calling the shots, I wouldn't want Evergrey to play longer either cause they were the only decent band that evening. Guess thats why In Flames has Throwdown as direct support too, cause if either Nevermore or Evergrey plays before them, they would sound terrible in comparison.
Mega-man.....I agree with you. I feel that we got ripped off as well.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
5/14/2006 6:46:15 PM
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it was a great set for Evergrey and In Flames played a shitload of new stuff. No episode or emobdy for those of you counting.
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posted by :
5/14/2006 7:02:44 PM
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^^ intresting Bonehead, i didnt notice warrel up on the balcony and i to would love an explanation for this
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COMMENT | Poor Buggers
posted by :
5/14/2006 7:51:49 PM
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Hope they all get well soon, one of the best metal bands around, but why the fuck are they supporting Disturbed? Surely it should be vice versa, nu-metal is dead and disturbed suck and swallow my anal fluids
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COMMENT | Damn...
posted by :
5/14/2006 8:20:32 PM
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That sucks ass!! Get well soon, Warrel, Steve and Jim!
Now Blasting: This Godless Endeavor
Mmm... Beer... c(_)
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COMMENT |
posted by :
5/14/2006 8:49:52 PM
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hopfully they get bwack jim symth now warrel i think there to yong to getr ilnesses ther only 35
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COMMENT | Shit I hope this is nothing serious
posted by :
5/14/2006 9:51:36 PM
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And I wish Warrel a speedy recovery.
It seems more and more Nevermore members are falling ill, it truly sucks.
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COMMENT | Nevermore rules...
posted by :
5/14/2006 11:26:14 PM
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I hope everone gets better soon and they put out another album as badass as This Godless Endeavor.
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COMMENT | Well...
posted by : Xalia
5/14/2006 11:33:42 PM
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I was at this show... I didn't feel ripped off... I mean, yeah, it sucked that NM couldn't play, but Evergrey, Throwdown and In Flames all played great sets.... I was especially impressed by Throwdown's cover of "Roots"... and I also saw NM's singer in the balcony. I couldn't see if he was drinking or anything, but I saw him there.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
5/15/2006 12:43:07 AM
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A True Test. I hope they can pull ahead strong. I love this band.
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COMMENT | That really sucked...
posted by : spooky1
5/15/2006 12:57:31 AM
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Plus Evergrey and Nevermore (if he wasn't sick that day) should have played right before In Flames, instead of those wannabe hardcore idiots from California (Throwdown). They wished they were from Brooklyn.
What was up with that short-ass set time for Evergrey?? I sure hope they get a chance to come back on their own, along with the godly Nevermore. Warrel looked and sounded a little better than he did when on the Gigantour, but with him, it's one day at a time.
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COMMENT | godfuckingdamnit
posted by : saikiin
5/15/2006 2:44:52 AM
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um, being a broken record here, but ... why can't some non-awesome bands shoulder a portion of Nevermore's illness burden? Let's spread this shit out a bit, right? I can think of a thousand suckass bands that i've been wishing death on for years, man.
Save Nevermore!! Guys: GET WELL SOON AND COMPLETELY!
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COMMENT | wow well done spooky
posted by :
5/15/2006 7:11:36 AM
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for actually comenting on something to do with the thread.
not a nevermore fan but hope all these guys get well soon.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
5/15/2006 8:31:43 AM
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*sighs*...This really is unbelievable. It should be happening to Disturbed, not Nevermore. I wish them all the best.
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COMMENT | Nevermore is
posted by :
5/15/2006 8:37:49 AM
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AWESOME!!!
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COMMENT | Well Wishes Go out to Warrel
posted by : MusicManOhio
5/15/2006 1:27:50 PM
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Now I know why he didn't do my favorite part of the song "BORN" when they played live in Cinci in Ohio on the 11th.
Other than that he sounded great and when I met with him after the show he seemed cool. The whole tour package as diverse as it was kicked serious ass. This also explains why Throwdown played after Nevermore. I had no idea about the replacement players.
In Flames tore it up though.
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COMMENT | well wishes guys!
posted by :
5/16/2006 11:55:51 AM
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good thoughts and big hugs to the Neverdudes. You always give 110%. Now it's our turn to give 110% support to the band during these rough times. I hope you guys are feeling better soon!
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