Nonpoint have issued an announcement concerning the well being of their drummer Robb Rivera after being pressured to chop their set brief tonight, January twelfth, on the Mercury Ballroom in Louisville, KY. Rivera is claimed to have had a medical challenge associated to his coronary heart roughly 16 songs within the set, resulting in EMTs being referred to as. Fan experiences have Rivera seemingly showing visibly unwell through the set and at one level pacing the stage.
An replace since issued by the nü-metal band reads as follows:
“Thanks to the followers of Louisville for understanding us having to chop the set tonight. Robb had a sudden shift in his coronary heart fee that was dangerously excessive and the paramedics weren’t in a position to get it down in time in order that they took him to the hospital. As of now his coronary heart fee is steady and so they’re working checks. We’ll maintain you all posted on his progress as information is available in. Ship them therapeutic vibes our method so we will get our brother again on that drum throne. #prayersup”
The group’s vocalist Elias Soriano additionally acknowledged the next or Rivera‘s well being in an included video [transcribed by theprp.com]:
“So tonight is a reasonably wild night time right here in Louisville. Thanks to all of the followers that hung round and stayed Robb is okay. He’s again on the hospital proper now, simply getting some checks completed.
His coronary heart fee received a bit of bit excessive at the moment on stage. It’s one thing that’s by no means occurred earlier than. You guys know, we placed on an lively present, and that is by no means something that basically is any completely different than what we usually do. However Robb is okay. He’s already they received his coronary heart fee down, and we’re we’re simply gonna await extra information, however simply wish to let everyone know.
Thanks a lot for everyone in Louisville for popping out. I’m sorry we couldn’t do the final track. Actually, we had one and a half extra songs to do, and Robb actually wished to do it, however the paramedics wouldn’t let him do it. So thanks for everyone for all of your help. Every part is okay. Robb is doing good. Simply wish to offer you guys an replace.”
The medical incident happened simply two dates into the group’s tour with Crobot and Heartsick celebrating the twentieth anniversary of “To The Ache” and the twenty fifth anniversary of “Assertion“.
01/14 Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
01/15 Chattanooga, TN – Barrelhouse Ballroom
01/17 St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Dwell
01/18 Fort Lauderdale, FL – Tradition Room
01/19 Orlando, FL – The Beecham
01/21 Greenville, SC – Radio Room
01/22 Virginia Seaside, VA – Elevation 27
01/23 Fredericksburg, VA – Arduous Occasions 4 Mile
01/25 Columbus, OH – King Of Golf equipment
