ABBATH namesake frontman (real name Olve Eikemo) has released a short video message ahead European tour which is scheduled to kick off at the end of the month.
In the video, Abbath reveals that he is almost two months sober following the cancelation of several shows on ABBATH‘s South American fall 2019 tour.
In November, Abbath has announced that he entered rehab for his alcohol addiction following South American tour cancellation and after a disastrous concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina earlier this month.
“Throughout life you’re dealt different decks of cards. I’ve been fortunate enough to have been given the opportunity to live my dream, which is writing music, putting out records and touring the world, playing to fans all over the globe,” Abbath wrote in a statement. “For the most part it has been a tremendous ride, but there’s also been moments where things have gone wrong. Most notably during the recent tour of South America, where we had to cancel shows in Argentina and Brazil.
“It’s no secret that I’ve been battling addiction,” he continued. “I have now come to realize that it’s time to pick a fight with this demon. I’ve committed myself to a rehab program that’s going to help me get clean once and for all. I feel more motivated and determined than ever to win this battle.
“Due to my program, we need to cancel the December shows that we have scheduled with my other band, BÖMBERS. We do apologize to our fans that was looking forward to these shows. We will make it up to all of you, and we’re currently working on rescheduling these shows.
“Right now I’m very much looking forward to be coming back clean, stronger and more focused and fired up than ever,” Abbath added.
“Europe and USA, you have been warned, we’ll hunt you down like a thunderstorm next year. Nothing is going to stop us.
“Horns up!
“Abbath”
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