Rage Against The Machine have been forced to cancel their upcoming European tour dates following an injury sustained by frontman Zack de la Rocha during their recent US tour. The news was announced overnight, fewer than two weeks out from the scheduled launch of the UK/European tour.
“Per medical guidance, Zack de la Rocha has been advised that the August and September 2022 UK and European leg of the Rage Against The Machine tour cannot proceed,” the group explained in a statement. “It is with great disappointment that we announce this cancellation.”
Rage Against The Machine ditch upcoming UK/European dates
— Rage Against The Machine (@RATMofficial) August 11, 2022
The statement continued: “Rage Against The Machine will be finishing their run at Madison Square Garden on August 11, 12 & 14 and then Zack must return home for rest and rehabilitation. The flights, travel time, and rigorous schedule in the UK and Europe are simply too much of a risk for a complete recovery.”
Although the exact nature of de la Rocha’s situation is unclear, the musician explained to fans during Rage Against The Machine’s Chicago performance on 11th July that he had injured his leg. “I don’t know what happened to my leg right now,” he said. “But you know what? We’re gonna keep this fucking shit going. I can crawl across this stage. We’re gonna play for you all tonight.”
The Chicago show was only the second performance from Rage Against The Machine in 11 years, having kicked off their long-delayed reunion tour just two days earlier. According to videos posted from recent shows, the usually-animated de la Rocha has been performing while seated.
The statement released by the group indicates that Rage Against the Machine will resume touring in the US in February.
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