Progressive metal band Monuments have opted to put their career on hold for the time being in order to allow their guitarist John Browne time to adjust to life with ankylosing spondylitis. That chronic inflammatory form of arthritis shouldn’t be entirely unfamiliar to metalheads, as estranged Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars has publicly struggled with the disease, which primarily affects the spine and large joints, since he was a teenager.
In a statement issued today, August 09th, Monuments revealed that they will be withdrawing from their planned US tour with Leprous and Fight The Fight, and will also be putting their new album on hold to allow Browne time to get a handle on his health.
That statement reads as follows:
“Dear friends, fans and supporters. It is with great sadness that we must announce that we will not be able to play the upcoming US tour together with Leprous and Fight The Fight. We are also halting the songwriting process for M5 for the time being.
As some of you are aware, Browne was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis a few years ago. To get his condition under control and in the right direction he’ll be spending a bit of time to make it more comfortable to live with. For now, we’ll be on indefinite hiatus until it’s under control. Please keep the MONUMENTS flag flying high until we return.
—Browne, Andy, and Werner“
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— MONUMENTS (@thisismonuments) August 9, 2024
