VOIVOD Cancels U.S. Tour Amid Family Health Crisis

VOIVOD Cancels U.S. Tour Amid Family Health Crisis

By Jason •
The cosmic metal pioneers face another battle as personal tragedy forces the cancellation of their October tour.

In a somber announcement that echoes through the metal community, Canada's cosmic metal visionaries VOIVOD have been compelled to cancel their highly anticipated 10-city U.S. tour, originally set to kick off on October 8 in Youngstown, Ohio. The tour was to feature support from BAT, the fiery metal-punk trio from Richmond, Virginia, but the band’s plans have been derailed by a family health emergency within the VOIVOD clan.

Earlier today, the band took to social media with a heartfelt message: "Dear Fans, it is with heavy hearts that we must cancel the US tour dates with BAT due to a family health emergency in the VOIVOD clan. We would like to say postponed and give you a new time period but VOIVOD can't commit to any dates right now. Tickets will be refunded at point of sale, we ask fans to wait a few days until the ticketing systems have been alerted. Thank you for your understanding and support." The raw emotion behind these words reveals the gravity of the situation.

This cancellation comes on the heels of devastating news regarding Carol Langevin, brother of drummer Michel "Away" Langevin, who has recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at the age of 60. In response to this dire situation, a GoFundMe campaign has been launched to alleviate some of the financial strain caused by Carol's illness, allowing him to focus on treatment and recovery.

VOIVOD's social media posts have painted a picture of a band grappling with multiple health crises within their family. Earlier this year, former vocalist and bassist Eric Forrest has been fighting prostate cancer while current vocalist Snake has been at home supporting his partner, who is bravely battling colorectal cancer. In light of these struggles, VOIVOD has called upon their legion of fans to show solidarity, reminding us all of the strength that comes from community in times of hardship.

Since their inception in the early '80s, VOIVOD has been at the forefront of the metal scene, carving out a distinctive sound that blends speed metal, progressive metal, and thrash. Their influence is undeniable, earning them a place among the