Raven forced to cancel European tour as John Gallagher undergoes brain surgery

Raven forced to cancel European tour as John Gallagher undergoes brain surgery

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After John Gallagher was taken to a hospital and required two emergency brain surgeries earlier this month, the heavy metal band Raven were forced to postpone their upcoming European tour.

Fans of the sudden health scare and the band’s decision to postpone the tour were informed by the Newcastle-formed band, who are best known for their influence on the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement.

Gallagher, 66, had a severe headache that forced him to go to the hospital on August 12. A subdural hematoma, a type of brain bleeding that required urgent surgical treatment, was discovered during a subsequent CT scan.

A band spokesman said in the official statement that “we are very sorry to announce that we have to postpone the upcoming European tour due to John’s health.”

He was taken to the hospital on August 12th with a severe headache. He was identified as having a bleed on the brain known as Subdural Hematoma following a CAT scan.

A further, more invasive procedure was scheduled for the following day, according to the 19th. He is currently recovering well, but he will need to recover and not be able to take a plane.

The tour was supposed to begin on September 6 in the Netherlands, stopping at locations in Greece, Austria, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Cyprus, and Spain, before wrapping up on September 26.

Gallagher was admitted to hospital on August 12 after experiencing an intense headache
Gallagher, who had a severe headache (Raven/Facebook), was taken to the hospital on August 12.

The band made the decision out of concern for Gallagher’s recovery, even though they were disappointed. They also made it clear how uncommon cancellations have occurred throughout their five-decade career.

John Gallagher, his brother Mark Gallagher, Mark Gallagher, Mark Heller, and drummer Mike Heller make up the band that was formed in 1974.

Despite his recent ordeal, John Gallagher addressed fans directly from his hospital bed in a video message where he appeared upbeat and upbeat. “Hello everyone, there. Not the video I wanted to create, he claimed.

John Gallagher addressed fans directly from his hospital bed
John Gallagher addressed the audience directly from his hospital bed (Getty Images).

“My metal horns are there, as you can see, in the hospital.” I had bad headaches when I entered on August 12.

They went into the room and did their thing when they discovered I had a bleed on the brain the following day and told us we shouldn’t want any aneurysms, strokes, and other such things.

He continued, “Urged to go in again on the 19th, slightly more significantly, and things are working out.” We won’t be able to make the European tour, despite how sad it may seem.

Joe Hasselvander, Mark Gallagher and John Gallagher
John Gallagher (Redferns), Mark Gallagher, and Joe Hasselvander

“Our show is all about strength, and once I’m ready, we’ll come back better than ever,” I said. “I’m just not strong enough.

The band confirmed they are working with promoters to reschedule the affected dates despite not providing refund information to ticket holders.

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Source: Mirror

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