Rage Towards the Machine have canceled their 2023 North American tour dates. In a message posted on their social media accounts, lead singer Zack de la Rocha stated that he tore his Achilles tendon on the band’s second present of the tour in Chicago. The band beforehand canceled their European dates in August on account of the damage.
Within the assertion, de la Rocha stated that solely 8% of the tendon was intact. He continued, saying that 8% was severely compromised and is worried about its performance not simply on stage, however for his regular life transferring ahead.
“Felt like a sick joke the universe performed on me,” de la Rocha stated. “As I write this I remind myself it’s only a dangerous circumstance.
Rage Towards the Machine’s reunion was probably the most anticipated excursions of 2022. The band hadn’t carried out collectively since July 2011 and resulting from COVID, the dates had been pushed again two years. We had been available for opening evening in East Troy, Wisconsin, which noticed the band immediately return to peak kind.
Closing his assertion, de la Rocha apologized to his Rage Towards the Machine bandmates, their openers Run the Jewels and all the workers who had been concerned within the tour’s operations. Refunds will likely be obtainable and the assertion didn’t say if the band would make up these present dates.