Alice In Chains cancel show at last minute due to “medical emergency”

9 May, 2025

Alice In Chains have been forced to cancel a live show at the last minute due to a “medical emergency”.

The Seattle band had been scheduled to begin a run of US headline gigs at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut last night (Thursday May 8).

Shortly before the performance was due to start, however, they announced in a statement that the date would not be going ahead. The group cited an incident involving drummer Sean Kinney.

“After our soundcheck this evening at the Mohegan Sun Arena, Sean experienced a non-life-threatening medical emergency,” the message began.

“We unfortunately have to cancel tonight’s show. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience. Refunds are available at the point of purchase.”

Some ticketholders had reportedly already arrived at the arena when Alice In Chains confirmed that the concert had been axed. Responding to the statement, one person wrote: “I literally pulled into the venue when fans told me.”

Others asked about the status of the band’s next gigs, which are due to take place tomorrow and Sunday (May 10, 11) in New Jersey and Ohio, respectively.

Alice In Chains have not yet provided any further updates on the tour or Kinney’s health.

Following these current US dates, the group will make an appearance at Black Sabbath’s last-ever live show at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5.

The stacked line-up also features the likes of Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Anthrax, Smashing Pumpkins‘ Billy Corgan, Guns N’ Roses, KoRn and Tool. Earlier this month saw Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and the surviving Soundgarden members join the bill for the historic date.

In February, Alice In Chains’ Jerry Cantrell performed the band’s song ‘Hate To Feel’ live for the first time in over 30 years during his solo tour.

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