Machine Head had to interrupt US tour

MACHINE HEAD have announced that they must cancel nine concerts of their current US tour with DETHKLOK, ALL THAT REMAINS, and THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER. Frontman Robb Flynn had to undergo urgent surgery for a double inguinal hernia, which he had originally planned to postpone until January:

"I've been toughing out an inguinal hernia below my waistline since June of last year, and a few months ago got a second hernia in my nuts. What basically happens is my guts drop into my nuts, and it looks like I have a third testicle (man, I can hear the jokes already!) It hasn't been that painful, and I've gone to the doctor a few times to take care of it, but he said after surgery I probably couldn't sing for a few weeks, and since that wasn't going to happen, I scheduled it for January when I had a break.

Unfortunately, after the last few shows, my guts have been very swollen and hard to push back in. Yesterday, the pain was excruciating and I went to the emergency room last night. They said that I need surgery.

I will be doing my damnedest to rejoin the tour in a couple weeks. Thanks to all the fans, bands, and crew for understanding. I'm determined to see you all soon and finish what has been a great freakin tour!"

In the meantime, he has successfully undergone the surgery and released two video diaries - you can find them here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOPOt8hgUxA
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvoW4uAysiw