ONSLAUGHT – Vocalist To Sit Out “Thrash Invasion Tour”

ONSLAUGHT vocalist Sy Keeler will sit out the band’s upcoming “THRASH INVASION TOUR” of the U.S., Canada, and South America, featuring Artillery and VX36, due to health issues with his son.

Sy Keeler comments:

“I know you are going to be disappointed with my decision as am I, but I sincerely hope you can understand our situation.

“My reason for this is the ongoing health issues with my son who has been suffering with a debilitating illness for some time, he is still on a downward path with no sign of any recovery on the horizon, therefore to be away for 2 months will put a lot of pressure on the family and increased anxiety on my son. We also have regular visits to specialists coming up during the next 6 months.
Therefore at this time I am having to think of my family first and sadly I am unable to be away in the Americas for the duration intended..”

Onslaught guitarist Nige Rockett adds:

“We’re extremely gutted that Sy cannot make this tour and of course we wish Sy’s family all the best in this difficult time, we are positive things will improve in the very near future and look forward to having Sy with us back real soon…

“It was a really tough decision for us to make also, but Sy was very supportive that we take out a replacement vocalist to make this tour happen.

“So much work had already been carried out by our management, booking agents, and promoters behind the scenes. It would have been unfair to let our team down, the other bands down and most importantly our fans.

“On a positive note, It’s gonna be awesome to have Neil Turbin on board for the tour, for me he’s always been one of the best Thrash Metal vocalists out there no question, his work on the Anthrax album ‘Fistful of Metal’ was simply amazing and I believe he’s one of the only guys in the genre who could step into Sy’s shoes. I think It brings a unique edge to this tour and I’m sure the fans will really dig what they hear..!!”

Onslaught & Artillery “Thrash Invasion” U.S./Canada Tour dates:

10/23 Brooklyn, New York, Saint Vitus
10/24 Cambridge, Massachusetts, Middle East Club
10/25 Long Branch, New Jersey, The Brighton Bar
10/26 Peterborough, New Hampshire, The Wreck Room
10/28 Chicago, Illinois, Reggie’s
10/29 Indianapolis, Indiana, The Headquarters
10/30 Lakewood, Ohio, The Foundry
10/31 Columbus, Ohio, The Alrosa Villa
11/1 Rochester, New York, The Bug Jar
11/2 Trenton, New Jersey, The Backstage at The Championship Bar
11/3 Springfield, Virginia, Empire
11/4 Hartford, Connecticut, Webster Underground
11/5 Albany, New York, Bogie’s
11/6 Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, La Salle Multi
11/7 Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Hard Luck
11/8 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Mavericks
11/9 Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Le Petit Campus
11/11 Kingston, Canada, Mansion
11/12 Detroit, Michigan, The Token Lounge
11/13 Cudahy, Wisconsin, The Metal Grill
11/14 Spring Lake Park, Minnesota, Pov’s 65
11/15 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Zoo Cabaret
11/16 Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Palomino’s
11/17 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, The Pawn Shop
11/18 Vancouver, B.C., Canada, Red Room
11/19 Seattle, Washington, Studio Seven
11/20 Spokane, Washington, The Hop
11/21 Victoria, B.C., Canada, The V-Lounge
11/22 Portland, Oregon, Tonic Lounge
11/23 San Francisco, California, The DNA Lounge
11/24 Anaheim, California, Orange County Music Hall
11/25 Mesa, Arizona, Club Red
11/26 Hollywood, California, Whisky a Go Go

Source: metalunderground

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