Snot vocalist Andy Knapp is recovering from a “significant leg injury” that occurred during a failed stage dive last night, June 12th. That injury was suffered during the band’s sold-out set at The Live Rooms in Chester, England, occurring when Knapp‘s attempt at diving into the audience found him instead landing between the stage and barricade.
His bandmate, guitarist Mikey Doling, had the following to say about the matter on social media:
“Last night’s performance in Chester, England was off the fkn chain! The crowd was fkn into it! The entire room was singing along with Andy, and we were levitating from their infectious fired up enthusiasm. I’d like to thank the British fans for their tremendous support.
Unfortunately, Andy‘s stage dive into the crowd ended in an accident, and he fell between the stage and the barricade, causing a significant leg injury. Thankfully, X-rays didn’t reveal a break, but he will have a substantial hematoma. Despite this setback, Andy remains committed to performing at Download Festival and will do everything possible to make it happen.”
Despite the setback, the band did indeed manage to take to the stage today, June 13th, at this year’s annual ‘Download Festival‘ in Donington, UK. Snot returned from hiatus in 2024, enlisting Knapp as their latest replacement for the late Lynn Strait. Recent months have seen them both touring and writing and recording their first new material in nearly three decades.
