Nonpoint canceled a January 12 performance at the Mercury Ballroom in Louisville, Kentucky, after drummer Rob Rivera’s heart rate suddenly increased to dangerous levels. Rivera was rushed to a local hospital, and Nonpoint was unable to perform their final song. Rivera has now informed fans that things are improving and denies that drug abuse was involved (as has been accused).
“What’s going on? Rob is sitting here on a riser in Hangar 1819 in Greensboro, North Carolina,” Rivera wrote. “I have a game tonight so I’m leaving now. I want to thank everyone at George Hospital in Louisville for taking care of me. They just took care of me. Very It was a stressful 24 hours. It was an emotional, stressful 24 hours and I never want to go through it again.
“I had an elevated heart rate and they were able to bring it down within five seconds, which is crazy. We did a series of tests and everything was clear. And… I’m here to continue my heart-wrenching and painful statement tour, but I have something to get off my chest. To those who are saying this is because of drugs, if you If anyone knows, I don’t do any drugs and I don’t drink.
“I used to drink a little bit. I’ve never been an alcoholic, I’ve never been a drug addict. To those who say that, I can easily get mad at you. But I’m not going to lower myself to your level. Anyway, to those who contacted me, I love you tonight, Greensboro, Florida, and I’ll see you soon.”
Nonpoint is currently touring in honor of both their 2000 album Statement and 2005 album To The Pain. Check out the remaining dates below and get your tickets here.
1/10 Lakewood, Ohio Roxy
1/11 Underground preservation activities in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1/12 Mercury Ballroom, Louisville, Kentucky
1/14 Greensboro, North Carolina Hangar 1819
1/15 Chattanooga, Tennessee Barrelhouse Ballroom
1/17 St. Petersburg, Florida Janus Live
1/18 Fort Lauderdale, Florida Culture Room
1/19 Orlando, Florida
1/21 Greenville, South Carolina Radio Room
1/22 Virginia Beach, Virginia, elevation 27
1/23 Fredericksburg, Virginia Hard Times 4 Miles
1/25 Columbus, Ohio King of Clubs
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