Susperia Singer Has Heart Surgery 2009-03-17 by Dave de Sylvia EMERITUS | 15 Comments | Susperia vocalist Athera (Pal Mathieson) has undergone triple bypass surgery in Lørenskog, Norway, after suffering a heart attack last Tuesday.
According to a statement on the band's website, "[Athera] has been diagnosed with a previously undetected genetic disorder that will require the replacement of three narrowed arteries and three heart valves.
"He will undergo a triple heart by-pass operation through open heart surgery on Monday 16th March 2009. Meanwhile the singer is being kept on heavy doses of medication to keep his blood thin and his heart rate down."
Speaking to the same website, Athera thanked fans for their support: "Hey everyone out there in the metal universe - friends and strangers. Thanks for all your messages of support. I'm lying here in the hospital reading them all and it's really nice to see that so many of you have taken the time to send them - Its overwhelming. I've had a big shock and it's not something I would want anyone to experience. You know, I always wanted to hit the headlines - but not in this way!!!
"Looks like the Susperia curse has hit again, a new album and tour on the way and one of us complicates it all. But damn it we will never let anything stop us - ever!! Even if death itself comes knocking and believe me it did. I am undergoing open heart surgery this Monday to replace some broken valves and veins, and then this metal heart will beat once again. The Doc(tor) says I'll be back stronger than ever.
"I will have to spend a long time in the hospital, but it's not that bad. You should see the nurses taking care of me ;-) Could be worse. Looking forward to getting back up and on the road again. Sorry for the shows that I'm not going to be able to do.I will make it up to you guys. You all make me stronger, I am truly grateful."
The band have cancelled a planned series of dates in Norway next month, however Athera has insisted that a UK tour in May with Breed 77 will go ahead as planned.
http://www.susperia.net/home.htm
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Geez. Wish him all the best in his recovery. Dude sounds like a funny nice dude from what he writes.This Message Edited On 03.17.09
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Thought about posting this but don't know/care about Susperia.
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Hey Balls, since you're like the god of metal that nobody knows about, can you review Luna Mortis?
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ya wish the guy all the best but his vocals are kinda laughable
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Sure, it's about time I write a negative review about something. Well, judging from myspace, the albumw asn't great.
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Ah, it wasn't that bad. Ash was decent. The rest is is only good.
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Hardly worth all the unabashed praise they get in magazines. The new Deadlock was given a 1 in Decibel. Fuck Decibel for that.
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Just about every Female Fronted Death Metal Band is gonna get lavished by the media for being "original." Get used to it.
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Balls, would you be so kind and do the bloody Deathstars review some time?
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Are you following me?
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no i'm folowing the fact that I want balls to review Deathstars.
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I realized I can only write a solid review for something i'm infatuated with. Deathstars album has two amazing songs, I could put out a 35% review tomorrow becauyse i'll be hung over soon. Or I could give it some time mate. Chillax.
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did not really think that I should create a new news article about that though
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To balls:
Sure i'll chillax, now that I know that you are doing it sometime
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That's a pretty metal winky face...
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