LAMB OF GOD have reported that bassist John Campbell will miss the next couple of performances on “The Metal Tour Of The Year” so that he can “take care of a family matter back home.”
Campbell will be temporarily replaced by former MACHINE HEAD and current VIO-LENCE guitarist Phil Demmel, who has been stepping up as of late with LAMB OF GOD absences.
Demmel played his first show as bassist for LAMB OF GOD Friday night (April 22) at the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He also stepped in for guitarist Willie Adler for the band’s January appearance on the ShipRocked cruise.
Fronting LAMB OF GOD at the Green Bay, Wisconsin show was FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY vocalist Joe Badolato, who was stepping in for the Virginia metal band’s vocalist Randy Blythe, who had been recovering after a diagnosis of COVID-19.
Earlier today, LAMB OF GOD shared photos of last night’s concert and included the caption: “Thank you to our brother Joe Badolato (@joebad) for helping make Green Bay a special night.
“Sioux Falls – Randy will be in Sioux Falls and return to the stage tomorrow night!
“Additionally, John Campbell had to take care a family matter back home and will be away for a few days. We had time to plan for this so @PhilDemmel has graciously joined us and will fill in on bass. We support each other as family and look forward to John’s quick return.”
LAMB OF GOD kicked off the 2022 leg of “The Metal Tour Of The Year” with MEGADETH, TRIVIUM and IN FLAMES on April 9 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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