Ivan Moody vows to return to Five Finger Death Punch next month
"I AM ON TRACK TO RETURN TO THE BAND WITH A VENGEANCE", Ivan writes
Last updated 11th Jul 2017
Five Finger Death Punch singer Ivan Moody has written an open letter to fans from rehab.
Ivan pulled out of the final dates on 5FDP’s European tour last month to seek treatment for his alcohol addiction after he fell off the wagon.
Things came to a head with a disastrous show in Tilburg, The Netherlands that was aborted after 45 minutes with Ivan telling the crowd: “This is my last show with Five Finger Death Punch.”
In a candid post on the band’s social channels, Ivan thanks fans, his band mates and stand-in vocalist Tommy Vext and vowed to “return to the band with a vengeance” in Springfield, Illinois on Saturday 19th August.
The full post reads:
To All Five Finger Death Punch Fans:
I wanted to write to all of you and express my deep regret for not being able to finish the last few shows on our European summer tour. I am in a treatment facility addressing the addiction issues that have interfered with everything in my life.
I love you guys and I love my band... It’s what I do and I can't imagine my life without it. I am 100% committed to getting healthy so I can get back on stage with Five Finger Death Punch.
At this point, I AM ON TRACK TO RETURN TO THE BAND WITH A VENGEANCE in Springfield, IL, when we begin the next leg of our North American tour dates. It’s my intention to sing at each and every future show we are committed to, in North America and in Europe. I can’t wait to put all of this behind me and move forward.
I’d like to thank Tommy Vext for doing such a great job filling in for me while I was away. I’d like to thank my brothers in 5FDP for supporting me through these hard times. We’ve been through hell and back and we’re not gonna stop here. I would also like to thank my family & friends for standing behind me while I take care of what I need to regarding my health. But most importantly, I’d like to thank you, the fans, for your unwavering support as I recover. This has not been an easy year for me, but your encouragement and positivity is what keeps me going.
See all you Knuckleheads on August 19th!!
Ivan Moody
With support from In Flames and Of Mice & Men, Five Finger Death Punch play four headline UK arena shows this December.
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