NEVERMORE guitarist STEVE SMYTH has been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease. Steve writes: "I do feel tired every now and again, but it feels no different than the way I have always felt. Maybe because I have had this for my entire life and not known it, and am therefore used to it. That's the funny thing I suppose about CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease). You don't really know you have it, and as long as doctors detect it early, they can do something about it. As for how I feel mentally, I am upset about not being able to tour, which is something I still love to do, and something I think a lot of musicians out there take for granted. I love travelling, playing for people, meeting new faces, and seeing old familiar ones as well, seeing new places, and revisiting old ones! I am going to miss that a lot, and definitely cherish what I have experienced in my "metal" life so far, and can only hope I will be able to do more in the future. I also don't take for granted the time I have spent in various bands I have been in, including my time in VICIOUS RUMORS, TESTAMENT, DRAGONLORD and Nevermore. Many memories, a lot of great times, working with a ton of awesome musicians and incredible music industry people along the way, recording some killer metal albums, and a lot of great gigs/tours I'll never forget, getting to meet/share stages with my heroes, working with great musical instrument companies, and working with awesome guitar magazines, the list goes on and on! I will say this for now: I will fight this, and I will be back! If anyone out there has some information to share, or just wants to give a shout, please don't hesitate to e-mail me at steve@stevesmyth.com."
Good luck Steve. Hope your back soon. Take Care.
Me
Good luck Steve. Hope your back soon. Take Care.
Me
