Bittner had this to say in the following statement:
“For those who may not know- I was diagnosed last week with acute pancreatitis – for most of the last Shadows Fall tour I was in a lot of abdominal pain which I figured was either food poisoning or a stomach bug, unfortunately it turns out to be a little more serious than that. After a trip to the ER last Monday I received the diagnosis and some pain treatment. That being said it pains me to say that due to Doctor’s orders I am not cleared (nor do I even feel like I could pick up a stick) to begin touring until after I see the specialist and my blood work is back to normal, I apologize to the fans cause it kills me to not be there, but my health comes first and I need to recuperate in order to return 110%”
It’s a bummer to say the least, but maybe Shadows Fall can call a certain other drummer to fill in for Bittner should the necessity arise?
The cancelled dates are listen below:
Nov 8 – Fayetteville, NC, The Norva
Nov 9 – Jacksonville, NC, Hooligans
Nov 10 – Charleston, SC, Ground Zero
Nov 11 – Jacksonville, FL, The Roc Bar
