Ok here is the story

Rob-intoeternity · April 3rd, 2005, 02:04 PM

For those that are wondering....

About 2 weeks into the tour roughly around Sauget il..
Adam came down with the flu and sore throat,he toughed it out until we hit
the house of blues in Cleveland where the staff were very concerned and took him to see a doc(very nice of them) from there it just started to run through the van, Tim went down next and after the Canadian shows
we had a day to rest, his fever was out of control and he began to cough very bad and get the phlem, we played the Poughkeepsie and Worcester
shows where Stu and i covered his vocal parts and by the time we hit BB kings in N.y. he couldnt talk,

despite this he played the Philly show at the troc and could hardly stand,
we played up till we hit Springfield va, where it hit me about 3 hrs before we were gonna play..
the promotor there was so concerned he took us into his family doc but we were too late they were closed....this guy then drove home 2 hours and got some penicillian for Tim and i belive Stu was just starting to fall as well.
my problem was i am alergic to the shit so i couldnt take it..

we played the show and i got progressivly worse...by the time we hit Atlanta
i was completely full of phlem and coughing up chunks and asked one of the roadies who were helping load in if someone could take me and Stu to the doc...within no time we had a ride and were off along with the bassist from Amorphis who was very sick as well,

we went to one clinic and they declined us because they said they couldnt take our medical coverage we had bought in Canada???
they assured us that the hospital would cover us..
so we drove and drove looking for the place finally an hour later we found it.
our poor guide didnt know where he was goin exactly and we were pressed for time...by the time we all seen the doc and got treated it was
8;30 and our set was for 10;00 just before i was gonna be released they brought in a advisor for the billing in the hospital....he told me it would be $290 up front for the visit..i declined and said no way i'm covered i bought insurance in Canada...he then said i should sign a paper and agree to a 12 month payment program i declined and he cut me off saying he really advises
me to sign this paper..i freaked and said no walked into the other room where Stu was and told him not to sign anything and we left...
but we still needed our Amorphis buddy who was in the room.

finally around 9;00 we got to a pharmacy where we got our medicine and by this time it was 9;45, then
on our way to the club our driver was kinda lost and by the time we rolled up it was 10;15 and we could hear the band playing, we were told that they had been playin for a bit and at that point there wasnt much to do but try and rest..
I have never missed a show in my life!! and if we could have gotten back earlier I would have played, I am however really greatful to the guy that drove us because lookin back getting to the doc was the smartest thing to do,
despite loosing 15 pounds in 5 days I am feeling better slowly
and i believe everyone else is much better as well,
so there ya have it...
thx alot for everyones concern for the band
see ya soon!

Rob

Supermoi · April 3rd, 2005, 08:49 PM

That sucks bad... Hope you guys recover quick!

Prog Maiden · April 3rd, 2005, 10:46 PM

Wow, I can't believe you guys still played the NYC and Philly shows and performed very well. That sickness sure made the rounds, even I got sick shortly after those concerts.

If that's what you sound like when sick, I can't wait to hear you guys when you're all healthy!

Squeak · April 3rd, 2005, 11:18 PM

::: hugs Rob and the guys :::

You guys rule for being so friggin' dedicated. Hope that you are all very well soon!

Will Bozarth · April 4th, 2005, 05:20 AM

yeah man, get better! you guys completely kicked ass in Philly, despite being sick. get better

DragonLady1 · April 4th, 2005, 05:29 AM

ooh thanx for the update and hope u're feeling better by now? wish u all the best really *hugs*

Marlies · April 4th, 2005, 01:52 PM

wow, what a story.. good thing you didn't sign anything!
i'm glad you're getting better, but I hope you're gaining those 15 pounds back! It's not like you had a lot of extra pounds on you, like I do

MetalJoe1977 · April 4th, 2005, 03:52 PM

GET WELL SOON!!

DarkShire · April 4th, 2005, 06:05 PM

Shit dude, that's rough. Hopefully everyone is recovering at a speedy pace.
Rock on fellas.

Takashi · April 4th, 2005, 07:09 PM

Ya'lls dedication kicks ass!

Get well soon everyone and hope to see you in July!

kbrooks0o0 · April 4th, 2005, 10:18 PM

yeah that sucks, hopefully you guys are feeling better now

black void · April 4th, 2005, 10:38 PM

i hope you guys are getting better,,, any confirmation on the edmonton and calgary shows,,, my bro and i are planning on going to both

thanx!

MetalRose · April 5th, 2005, 11:33 AM

Wow, Rob. I wish I could have talked you guys into sticking around in Minneapolis so you could have rested. I would have driven you to Illinois myself!

I'm glad you are getting better or at least on the, um, road to it. Alright bad pun.

Take care of yourselves!

-MetalRose

killkrist · April 5th, 2005, 04:38 PM

well you guys prove over and over again how tough you are, im glad to hear you are all doing good and cant wait to see you all in kelowna!!!

SavaRon · April 5th, 2005, 08:12 PM

Fuck, you guys suck! Just kiddin'. I missed you by one day! Tampa was the next show. Fuck, Fuck ,Fuck! Oh well, Get better and I will see you soon with your current touring schedule! Get well, and get down here soon!!! I can't wait, since seeing you at PPV

zmetallica · April 6th, 2005, 08:40 PM

get well man. you guys were amazing at BBkings.
glad you are getting rested. health comes first. many bands don't give a shit and push through and give a shitty show and hurt themselves. glad you guys are taking a rest

oh and Doctors suck over here.
they don't care about their patients most of the time and just want $
glad you got treated in the end.

seriously though, if you were 100% feeling awesome. i think my head would have exploded from the awesomeness of the show lol.
can't wait to see you all again

Rebekka · April 8th, 2005, 10:32 AM

hope you´re getting better! Keep it metal \m/

AMBR · April 11th, 2005, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prog Maiden

Wow, I can't believe you guys still played the NYC and Philly shows and performed very well. That sickness sure made the rounds, even I got sick shortly after those concerts.

If that's what you sound like when sick, I can't wait to hear you guys when you're all healthy!

Gotta agree with that!

Unbelievable that you guys were able to continue at all, much less sound so powerful and energetic.

I got sick after the NY show too. Must of been something going around the half the country.

Winner · April 23rd, 2005, 03:05 AM

Moral of the Story:

The next time the hooker tells you guys its just a cold sore, dont trust her, its a lie.

April 3rd, 2005, 02:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rob-intoeternity Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 16	Ok here is the story For those that are wondering.... About 2 weeks into the tour roughly around Sauget il.. Adam came down with the flu and sore throat,he toughed it out until we hit the house of blues in Cleveland where the staff were very concerned and took him to see a doc(very nice of them) from there it just started to run through the van, Tim went down next and after the Canadian shows we had a day to rest, his fever was out of control and he began to cough very bad and get the phlem, we played the Poughkeepsie and Worcester shows where Stu and i covered his vocal parts and by the time we hit BB kings in N.y. he couldnt talk, despite this he played the Philly show at the troc and could hardly stand, we played up till we hit Springfield va, where it hit me about 3 hrs before we were gonna play.. the promotor there was so concerned he took us into his family doc but we were too late they were closed....this guy then drove home 2 hours and got some penicillian for Tim and i belive Stu was just starting to fall as well. my problem was i am alergic to the shit so i couldnt take it.. we played the show and i got progressivly worse...by the time we hit Atlanta i was completely full of phlem and coughing up chunks and asked one of the roadies who were helping load in if someone could take me and Stu to the doc...within no time we had a ride and were off along with the bassist from Amorphis who was very sick as well, we went to one clinic and they declined us because they said they couldnt take our medical coverage we had bought in Canada??? they assured us that the hospital would cover us.. so we drove and drove looking for the place finally an hour later we found it. our poor guide didnt know where he was goin exactly and we were pressed for time...by the time we all seen the doc and got treated it was 8;30 and our set was for 10;00 just before i was gonna be released they brought in a advisor for the billing in the hospital....he told me it would be $290 up front for the visit..i declined and said no way i'm covered i bought insurance in Canada...he then said i should sign a paper and agree to a 12 month payment program i declined and he cut me off saying he really advises me to sign this paper..i freaked and said no walked into the other room where Stu was and told him not to sign anything and we left... but we still needed our Amorphis buddy who was in the room. finally around 9;00 we got to a pharmacy where we got our medicine and by this time it was 9;45, then on our way to the club our driver was kinda lost and by the time we rolled up it was 10;15 and we could hear the band playing, we were told that they had been playin for a bit and at that point there wasnt much to do but try and rest.. I have never missed a show in my life!! and if we could have gotten back earlier I would have played, I am however really greatful to the guy that drove us because lookin back getting to the doc was the smartest thing to do, despite loosing 15 pounds in 5 days I am feeling better slowly and i believe everyone else is much better as well, so there ya have it... thx alot for everyones concern for the band see ya soon! Rob

April 3rd, 2005, 11:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Squeak Photo Mistress Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the photo pit at a concert =) Posts: 2,188	::: hugs Rob and the guys ::: You guys rule for being so friggin' dedicated. Hope that you are all very well soon! __________________ http://www.photomistress.com

April 4th, 2005, 05:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
Will Bozarth Everlasting Godstopper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 32,335	yeah man, get better! you guys completely kicked ass in Philly, despite being sick. get better __________________ http://www.GoddamnZombie.com February 1 - 3: Sheraton - Atlanta, GA - Days of the Dead April 4: Whisky A Go Go - West Hollywood, CA April 5 - 7: Convention Center - Los Angeles, CA

April 4th, 2005, 05:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
DragonLady1 Firesoul Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Innsbruck/Vienna Posts: 5,077	ooh thanx for the update and hope u're feeling better by now? wish u all the best really hugs __________________ ~ Photopit.com - in the eyes of music ~ ~ Portfolio~

April 4th, 2005, 01:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Marlies veteran headbanger \m/ Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Regina, SK, Canada Posts: 1,973	wow, what a story.. good thing you didn't sign anything! i'm glad you're getting better, but I hope you're gaining those 15 pounds back! It's not like you had a lot of extra pounds on you, like I do __________________ our homepage (weblog, pics etc): www.wobben.org! FEEL THE FIRE pages

April 3rd, 2005, 08:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Supermoi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 328	That sucks bad... Hope you guys recover quick!

April 3rd, 2005, 10:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Prog Maiden Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wayne, PA Posts: 440	Wow, I can't believe you guys still played the NYC and Philly shows and performed very well. That sickness sure made the rounds, even I got sick shortly after those concerts. If that's what you sound like when sick, I can't wait to hear you guys when you're all healthy!

April 4th, 2005, 03:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
MetalJoe1977 The Bastard Son Of God Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Milford MA Posts: 51	GET WELL SOON!!

April 4th, 2005, 06:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
DarkShire Want some candy? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MA. USA Posts: 59	Shit dude, that's rough. Hopefully everyone is recovering at a speedy pace. Rock on fellas. __________________

April 4th, 2005, 07:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
Takashi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 114	Ya'lls dedication kicks ass! Get well soon everyone and hope to see you in July!

April 4th, 2005, 10:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
kbrooks0o0 Metalhead Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 36	yeah that sucks, hopefully you guys are feeling better now __________________ Kyle

April 4th, 2005, 10:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
black void Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 4	i hope you guys are getting better,,, any confirmation on the edmonton and calgary shows,,, my bro and i are planning on going to both thanx!

April 5th, 2005, 11:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
MetalRose ProgPower EMT Join Date: May 2004 Location: The Black Hole Between Boston and NYC Posts: 2,815	Wow, Rob. I wish I could have talked you guys into sticking around in Minneapolis so you could have rested. I would have driven you to Illinois myself! I'm glad you are getting better or at least on the, um, road to it. Alright bad pun. Take care of yourselves! -MetalRose __________________ Vegetarian Zombies search for Grains The Mad Mind of MetalRose. And if you can't get enough of me, follow me on twitter. Finally on Facebook. Ick.

April 5th, 2005, 04:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
killkrist Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: penticton b.c. Posts: 6	. well you guys prove over and over again how tough you are, im glad to hear you are all doing good and cant wait to see you all in kelowna!!! __________________ http://metalkrist666.tripod.com

April 5th, 2005, 08:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
SavaRon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 1,103	Fuck, you guys suck! Just kiddin'. I missed you by one day! Tampa was the next show. Fuck, Fuck ,Fuck! Oh well, Get better and I will see you soon with your current touring schedule! Get well, and get down here soon!!! I can't wait, since seeing you at PPV

April 6th, 2005, 08:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
zmetallica Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 1,096	get well man. you guys were amazing at BBkings. glad you are getting rested. health comes first. many bands don't give a shit and push through and give a shitty show and hurt themselves. glad you guys are taking a rest oh and Doctors suck over here. they don't care about their patients most of the time and just want $ glad you got treated in the end. seriously though, if you were 100% feeling awesome. i think my head would have exploded from the awesomeness of the show lol. can't wait to see you all again __________________ ZD Bands to check out: Betrayer Severed Metal Underground - news, interviews, reviews, and a large band listing Last edited by zmetallica : April 6th, 2005 at 08:44 PM.

April 8th, 2005, 10:32 AM	#17 (permalink)
Rebekka Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2	hope you´re getting better! Keep it metal \m/

April 23rd, 2005, 03:05 AM	#19 (permalink)
Winner Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Omaha, NE, where Im fucking your sister AND your mom at the same time Posts: 147	Moral of the Story: The next time the hooker tells you guys its just a cold sore, dont trust her, its a lie.