Multi-platinum nü-metal/alternative rockers Papa Roach have been forced to cancel their planned appearance at tomorrow’s September 19th, ‘Louder Than Life‘ festival in Louisville, KY. The group had been booked to close out the Life Stage, however, an unexpected medical emergency suffered by bassist/vocalist Tobin Esperance has forced the band to vacate their spot.
A statement issued by the group tonight, read:
“AFTER CAREFUL CONSIDERATION AND ADVICE FROM MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, PAPA ROACH BASSIST TOBIN ESPERANCE WILL BE UNABLE TO PERFORM THIS WEEKEND DUE TO AN UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY. THEREFORE, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PERFORM AT THIS YEAR’S LOUDER THAN LIFE FESTIVAL, AND WISH EVERYONE THE BEST.
RIGHT NOW, TOBIN‘S HEALTH IS OUR IMMEDIATE CONCERN. WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING HIM BACK ON STAGE IN NOVEMBER AND APPRECIATE THE CONTINUED SUPPORT AND RESPECT FOR HIS PRIVACY DURING THIS TIME.
