Alice in Chains announced the cancellation of all their upcoming concerts due to drummer Sean Kinney’s undisclosed medical issues.
A statement on the band’s socials reads: “After careful consideration and following the advice of medical professionals, we have made the decision to cancel our upcoming festival performances and the Alice in Chains headline shows,” a statement on the band’s socials reads. “While we were all eager to return to the stage, Sean’s health is our top priority at this moment. Although the issue requires immediate attention, his long-term prognosis is positive. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and support during this time. While we were all eager to return to the stage, Sean’s health is our top priority at this moment. Although the issue requires immediate attention, his long-term prognosis is positive. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and support during this time.”
Alice in Chains had initially cancelled their show last Thursday, May 8 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, after Kinney fell ill, posting on X at that time: “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.”
The band had a handful of shows scheduled surrounding their appearances at the Sonic Temple and Welcome to Rockville festivals; as of press time there was no word yet on the band’s July 5th appearance at the Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s “Back to the Beginning” show in Birmingham, England.
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