“His strength and resilience remain unwavering”: Hatebreed guitarist diagnosed with benign brain tumour after Download Festival appearance
Hatebreed guitarist Wayne Lozinak has been diagnosed with a non-cancerous brain tumour following the band’s recent appearance at Download Festival.
According to a statement shared by the band, Lozinak began experiencing “mild symptoms that raised concerns of a possible stroke” on the night of 14 June while at Download Festival. When the band travelled to Lille, France the following day, Lozinak sought medical attention out of an “abundance of caution”.
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A CT scan performed at a local ER revealed a brain tumour, prompting immediate hospital admission for further testing. After a 24-hour evaluation, including an MRI, doctors identified the mass as a benign meningioma – a slow-growing tumour that has “likely been present for years.”
“We are immensely relieved that Wayne’s diagnosis is the best possible outcome given the circumstances,” says the band. For now, Lozinak will be returning to the United States to prepare for surgery and focus on his recovery.
In the meantime, Hatebreed will continue their European and UK dates as planned, with touring bassist Matt Bachand stepping in on guitar, and Carl Schwartz of First Blood and Terror joining the group on bass duties.
The group closed their announcement with gratitude to fans, friends, and the wider music community for their support during this time. Lozinak, who has been a key part of Hatebreed’s hard-hitting sound since rejoining the band in 2009, is reportedly eager to return to the stage “as soon as he is able”.
Hatebreed’s UK and European tour is set to wrap up with a London show on 6 July, after which the band will head straight back to the US to headline the Summer Slaughter Tour, beginning 8 July in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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