Motorhead have postponed an upcoming European tour in support of their new album, “Aftershock”, due to Lemmy’s health.
Dates were scheduled to start November 7 in Zurich, Switzerland.
“I have to sadly let you know that Motorhead has had to postpone the forthcoming European tour until early next year, 2014,” posted Lemmy. “We have made the decision because I am not quite ready to hit the road yet, and am working my way back to full fitness and rude health. Don't worry - I'm not about to start promoting veganism and alcohol-free beverages, but it is fair to say that I personally have been reconfiguring areas of my life to make sure I can come back fitter and stronger than ever.”
“It disappointed me tremendously to have to say I wasn't quite ready to hit the road yet,” he continued, “but not nearly as much as it would've disappointed me to go out, play some average shows and watch my health give way long before the tour was over! When people come to see a Motorhead tour, they expect a Motorhead show, and that is exactly what you will get as soon as I am fit and ready to rumble.”
“Your patience and understanding is appreciated,” he added, “and know that I'm getting stronger and stronger every day, so watch out next spring Europe and we will see you then. Thank you all, Lemmy.”
Motorhead canceled a series of shows on their summer European festival tour following doctor’s orders after Lemmy suffered a haematoma (where blood collects outside of a blood vessel) and needed to address the issue; the bassist, who has diabetes, had previously been fitted with a defibrillator because of heart problems.
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