Tour cancellation by Alice in Chains due to sudden medical emergency suffered by drummer
Rockin' Rollcall: Alice in Chains Tours Gets Paused Due to Drummer's Health Scare
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Y'all, we've got some bummer news for Alice in Chains fans. Their scheduled tour is getting temporarily shelved since drummer, Sean Kinney, had himself a bit of a health scare.
The Seattle-based rockstars took to their social media on the weekend to announce the tough decision to hit pause on their upcoming performances. Medical experts' advice pointed to Sean's health being the top priority at the moment.
Here's the lowdown on their official statement: "We've had to make the tough call to cancel our remaining shows after careful consideration and medical advice. Rest assured, Sean is our main concern—his well-being trumps everything. His prognosis looks promising, but there's a need for immediate attention."
Although they didn't dish out the nitty-gritty details on Sean's health, sources report that the matter is non-life-threatening[1][2][3]. Nevertheless, the band is counting on their fans' understanding and support during this challenging time.
Fans have since inundated social media with well-wishes for Sean, appreciating the band's commitment to their drummer. One Instagram user put it, "Get well soon, Sean! We'll be waiting when you're feeling better." Another expressed, "Kudos to the band for prioritizing health over shows—respect!"
This recent cancellation comes just a few days after they had to nix a concert in Connecticut due to Sean's unsuspected medical emergency[1]. They had been planning to return to the stage together for the first time in over a year since they last played the Sick New World festival in Las Vegas in April 2024.
As of now, they've canceled performances in Nashville, Atlanta, and appearances at various music festivals, including MMRBQ, Sonic Temple, and Welcome to Rockville. The only upcoming scheduled gig is at Black Sabbath's final concert in the UK in July[3].
For those of you hooked on Alice in Chains tunes, there's more where that came from. The original band was formed in '87 by Kinney, Jerry Cantrell, Mike Starr, and Layne Staley, and they've sold over 30 million records worldwide[4]. They've received 11 Grammy noms[4] and were deemed the 34th greatest hard rock artist by VH1[4].
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1. “Alice in Chains Cancel Tour After Drummer Sean Kinney Experiences Medical Emergency,” NME, May 9, 2025. Accessed May 13, 2025. https://www.nme.com/news/music/alice-in-chains-cancel-tour-27372262. “Alice In Chains: Drummer Sean Kinney Suffers Medical Emergency at Soundcheck,” Rolling Stone, May 9, 2025. Accessed May 13, 2025. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/alice-in-chains-sean-kinney-medical-emergency-9519543. “Alice in Chains Frontman Suffers Non-Life-Threatening Medical Emergency,” Variety, May 9, 2025. Accessed May 13, 2025. https://variety.com/2025/music/news/alice-in-chains-frontman-suffers-non-life-threatening-medical-emergency-1235181743/4. “Alice in Chains,” Wikipedia. Accessed May 13, 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_in_Chains
Despite the temporary pause in Alice in Chains' tour due to drummer Sean Kinney's health scare, fans can still look forward to the band's music, given their significant success in the entertainment industry over the years. Sean's health quickly gained attention following the unsuspected medical emergency that forced the cancellation of a recent concert.
