Ray Luzier.Photo: Tim Mosenfelder/GettyKorn has been dealt yet anotherCOVID-related blow.The nu-metal band’s drummer Ray Luzier announced that he will miss a handful of shows following a positive COVID test, making him the third band member to contract the virus in just three months.Luzier, 51, announced the news onsocial mediaThursday, writing that both he and his wife Aspen tested positive.“Ummm.. yep. I’ve only missed 1 show in 14 years with @korn_official, so it infuriates me to me miss these next few shows! My wife Aspen & I tested positive for the junk several days ago,” he wrote. “We’re doing fine, thanks to all who’ve reached out with the positive messages to us, much love to you!“Aric Improta, drummer for Fever 333 and Night Verses, will fill in for Luzier while he recovers.Luzier will miss three shows in Las Vegas, Fresno and Oakland on Friday, Saturday and Monday, the band said in a statement.“We are anticipating a quick recovery for Ray and he should be back to play the Los Angeles shows with us,” the statement said, referring to dates at the Banc of California on Oct. 22 and Oct. 23.Luzier’s positive test comes after frontmanJonathan Davis tested positive in August, which prompted the band to reschedule six tour dates and cancel two.Then, in September, guitarist James “Munky” Shaffertested positive, though the tour was able to carry on without him.In avideo shared to Instagramon Aug. 29, Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch detailed the toll that COVID had taken on Davis, 50.“Jonathan Davis is still struggling with the COVID after-effects,” Welch said. “He’s physically weak and having a mental battle and any type of love, light and energy you can throw at him – prayers, all of it. We have shows coming up, so all of you guys check the dates – whatever show you’re going to, throw him some love and energy man. He needs you more than ever.”
Ray Luzier.Photo: Tim Mosenfelder/Getty
Korn has been dealt yet anotherCOVID-related blow.The nu-metal band’s drummer Ray Luzier announced that he will miss a handful of shows following a positive COVID test, making him the third band member to contract the virus in just three months.Luzier, 51, announced the news onsocial mediaThursday, writing that both he and his wife Aspen tested positive.“Ummm.. yep. I’ve only missed 1 show in 14 years with @korn_official, so it infuriates me to me miss these next few shows! My wife Aspen & I tested positive for the junk several days ago,” he wrote. “We’re doing fine, thanks to all who’ve reached out with the positive messages to us, much love to you!“Aric Improta, drummer for Fever 333 and Night Verses, will fill in for Luzier while he recovers.Luzier will miss three shows in Las Vegas, Fresno and Oakland on Friday, Saturday and Monday, the band said in a statement.“We are anticipating a quick recovery for Ray and he should be back to play the Los Angeles shows with us,” the statement said, referring to dates at the Banc of California on Oct. 22 and Oct. 23.Luzier’s positive test comes after frontmanJonathan Davis tested positive in August, which prompted the band to reschedule six tour dates and cancel two.Then, in September, guitarist James “Munky” Shaffertested positive, though the tour was able to carry on without him.In avideo shared to Instagramon Aug. 29, Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch detailed the toll that COVID had taken on Davis, 50.“Jonathan Davis is still struggling with the COVID after-effects,” Welch said. “He’s physically weak and having a mental battle and any type of love, light and energy you can throw at him – prayers, all of it. We have shows coming up, so all of you guys check the dates – whatever show you’re going to, throw him some love and energy man. He needs you more than ever.”
Korn has been dealt yet anotherCOVID-related blow.
The nu-metal band’s drummer Ray Luzier announced that he will miss a handful of shows following a positive COVID test, making him the third band member to contract the virus in just three months.
Luzier, 51, announced the news onsocial mediaThursday, writing that both he and his wife Aspen tested positive.
“Ummm.. yep. I’ve only missed 1 show in 14 years with @korn_official, so it infuriates me to me miss these next few shows! My wife Aspen & I tested positive for the junk several days ago,” he wrote. “We’re doing fine, thanks to all who’ve reached out with the positive messages to us, much love to you!”
Aric Improta, drummer for Fever 333 and Night Verses, will fill in for Luzier while he recovers.
Luzier will miss three shows in Las Vegas, Fresno and Oakland on Friday, Saturday and Monday, the band said in a statement.
“We are anticipating a quick recovery for Ray and he should be back to play the Los Angeles shows with us,” the statement said, referring to dates at the Banc of California on Oct. 22 and Oct. 23.
Luzier’s positive test comes after frontmanJonathan Davis tested positive in August, which prompted the band to reschedule six tour dates and cancel two.
Then, in September, guitarist James “Munky” Shaffertested positive, though the tour was able to carry on without him.
In avideo shared to Instagramon Aug. 29, Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch detailed the toll that COVID had taken on Davis, 50.
“Jonathan Davis is still struggling with the COVID after-effects,” Welch said. “He’s physically weak and having a mental battle and any type of love, light and energy you can throw at him – prayers, all of it. We have shows coming up, so all of you guys check the dates – whatever show you’re going to, throw him some love and energy man. He needs you more than ever.”
source: people.com
