Does this mean that Sander Gommans may not be able to be at PPVIII?
Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal outfit AFTER FOREVER has issued the following update:
"We deeply regret to announce that, under medical advisory, Sander [Gommans, guitar] won't be joining the band for the scheduled performances at the CD presentation [on April 17 in Utrecht, Holland], nor the Earthshaker Roadshock Tour [with FINNTROLL, TAROT, DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER, MACHINE MEN and ALL ENDS]. He's currently seeing doctors to diagnose and treat the problems so that he can get back to the band as soon as possible."
Commented Gommans: "Lately, when I've been under stress or performing any heavy activity, I get spells of vertigo and debilitating blackouts, followed or preceded by a migraine. The last few performances with the band did not go as well as I would have liked because of these symptoms and I'm afraid it seems to be getting worse. I'm seeking medical advice to try and figure out what exactly is going on so that I can get better and get back to performing as soon as possible.
"Touring and performing are pretty taxing and strenuous, and I have therefore been advised to remain off stage until this affliction has been properly diagnosed and treated. It's really difficult for the band and particularly for me personally to have to bow out at this crucial time, but I'm afraid it's necessary at this point. I need to follow doctor's orders and take care of myself. I can assure you that my main priority is still AFTER FOREVER and getting back in gear to perform as soon as I am able. Please hang in there and understand that this is a difficult time for me, so some respect for my privacy will be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much for your support and well-wishes. It means a lot!"
Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal outfit AFTER FOREVER has issued the following update:
"We deeply regret to announce that, under medical advisory, Sander [Gommans, guitar] won't be joining the band for the scheduled performances at the CD presentation [on April 17 in Utrecht, Holland], nor the Earthshaker Roadshock Tour [with FINNTROLL, TAROT, DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER, MACHINE MEN and ALL ENDS]. He's currently seeing doctors to diagnose and treat the problems so that he can get back to the band as soon as possible."
Commented Gommans: "Lately, when I've been under stress or performing any heavy activity, I get spells of vertigo and debilitating blackouts, followed or preceded by a migraine. The last few performances with the band did not go as well as I would have liked because of these symptoms and I'm afraid it seems to be getting worse. I'm seeking medical advice to try and figure out what exactly is going on so that I can get better and get back to performing as soon as possible.
"Touring and performing are pretty taxing and strenuous, and I have therefore been advised to remain off stage until this affliction has been properly diagnosed and treated. It's really difficult for the band and particularly for me personally to have to bow out at this crucial time, but I'm afraid it's necessary at this point. I need to follow doctor's orders and take care of myself. I can assure you that my main priority is still AFTER FOREVER and getting back in gear to perform as soon as I am able. Please hang in there and understand that this is a difficult time for me, so some respect for my privacy will be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much for your support and well-wishes. It means a lot!"
