Five Finger Death Punch's Ivan Moody Gives Update While In Rehab

By Sam Valorose

July 12, 2017

Five Finger Death Punch frontman Ivan Moody released a statement from rehab expressing his deep regret about having to leave the band's European tour last month after a disastrous show in the Netherlands

In the statement, Moody said he is "100% committed to getting healthy" and thanked his replacement Tommy Vext for doing a "great job." He also announced that he will be out of rehab on August 19th and is "on track to return to the band with a vengeance." 

Read the full statement below: 

To All Five Finger Death Punch Fans:

I wanted to write to all of you and express my deep regret for not being able to finish the last few shows on our European summer tour.

I am in a treatment facility addressing the addiction issues that have interfered with everything in my life.

I love you guys and I love my band... It’s what I do and I can't imagine my life without it. I am 100% committed to getting healthy so I can get back on stage with Five Finger Death Punch.

At this point, I AM ON TRACK TO RETURN TO THE BAND WITH A VENGEANCE in Springfield, IL, when we begin the next leg of our North American tour dates. It’s my intention to sing at each and every future show we are committed to, in North America and in Europe. I can’t wait to put all of this behind me and move forward.

I’d like to thank Tommy Vext for doing such a great job filling in for me while I was away. I’d like to thank my brothers in 5FDP for supporting me through these hard times. We’ve been through hell and back and we’re not gonna stop here. I would also like to thank my family & friends for standing behind me while I take care of what I need to regarding my health. But most importantly, I’d like to thank you, the fans, for your unwavering support as I recover. This has not been an easy year for me, but your encouragement and positivity is what keeps me going.

See all you Knuckleheads on August 19th!!

Ivan Moody

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