Update: April 11th, 2019 01:18 PM:
Pauley has since further commented of the matter:
For those worried, and to squash any fear or speculation, this surgery is unrelated to my ER visit last month. The ER visit was simply a precaution given the symptoms I displayed at the time, and though it was scary, I was given a clean bill of health when I was discharged.
— Aaron Pauley (@aaronpauley) April 11, 2019
While I can't go into detail about specifics in this issue yet, it's nothing that's arisen from any previous show cancelations or hospitalizations, and nothing related to my voice, nor is it an injury, or anything related to performing. I'll update with specifics as soon as I'm
— Aaron Pauley (@aaronpauley) April 11, 2019
able to. Just know this was the best thing for my health, and while I'm sad to have to cancel shows, health has to come first. That being said, know that I'm healthy and healing, and the issue was addressed before it became far more serious. I'll see you all soon! 🖤🤘🏻
— Aaron Pauley (@aaronpauley) April 11, 2019
Original Story:
Having been forced to cancel their planned shows this week due to an urgent medical situation, the band have now offered a follow-up statement. In it they reveal that the band’s bassist/vocalist Aaron Pauley required immediate surgery, stating of the matter:
“On Monday, April 8th, Aaron became aware of a medical issue requiring immediate surgery. The surgery was performed yesterday without incident, and the issue is currently being evaluated.
He has been advised that the absolute minimum recovery time is two weeks from today. Therefore we’re sorry to report that we have no choice but to cancel the start of our dates with Beartooth.
As it currently stands, we will now be starting the tour at So What Festival in Houston on April 27.
-OM&M”
Pauley himself took to the internet to say of the matter:
Thank you all for the understanding and support! I'll be able to share more info in the future, but just know that I'm safe, healthy, happy, and on the mend!
🙏🏻🖤🤘🏻 https://t.co/830nFcJl0i
— Aaron Pauley (@aaronpauley) April 11, 2019
As they stated above, the band will now be missing the April 19th-25th dates of their spring U.S. tour with Beartooth, Hands Like Houses and Dead American. In mid-March Pauley was temporarily hospitalized due to an undisclosed health scare At the time he stated that it was “one of the scariest days of my life“.
