Slayer frontman hospitalised

Slayer were forced to pull out of their appearance at the Sydney date of Australia's Soundwave festival yesterday (February 27) due to frontman Tom Araya being admitted to hospital.

Araya was taken ill moments before the band were due to take to the stage at the city's Showgrounds venue. Soundwave's promoter says he expects Araya to make a full recovery for the festival's next date in Melbourne on March 4.

There has been much speculation as to the nature of Araya's illness ranging from reoccurring back and neck problems to an ear infection. In a Facebook post, his wife, Sandra, says the frontman does not have an ear infection and is feeling much better.

"Tom does not have a ear infection!" she wrote. "Not sure who came up with this, but it is not true. They are waiting on test results. If this is coming from the promoter, I am sure he is only saying what he was told!"

"I spoke with Tom, he's feeling much better!," she added. "It will be a few days before test results come back. That's all I can say for now!

Tom Araya is not the only member of Slayer who's been in the wars lately, as previously reported, guitarist Jeff Hanneman is currently in hospital in the US receiving being treated for necrotising fasciitis, a rare flesh-eating disease he contracted from a spider bite.

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Posted by Dan at 11:03AM | February 28, 2011

Slayer are beginning to sound like a cursed band. I wouldn't be surprised if it ended up as the big 3 by the time Sonisphere rolls on. Nice to hear he's alright, though.

Posted by Maarrgghk | February 28, 2011 12:20 PM | Reply to this

Clearly, the band is FINALLY being punished by our Lord for their years of blasphemy, debauchery and sin. It's about time that these heathens were shown the error of their ways by our merciful Lord God so they can repent before it's too late!

Posted by Rev. Glory de Antelope | February 28, 2011 12:51 PM | Reply to this

@Rev, you make me laugh. xD

Posted by Dominika | February 28, 2011 1:08 PM | Reply to this

Maybe in the hospital he can write a song that doesn't sound like every other song they've ever written.

Posted by anon | February 28, 2011 2:05 PM | Reply to this

LOLOLOLOLOLOL. Serves him right for making such shit music and greasy fans who hate anything except "the big four".

Posted by Jake | February 28, 2011 7:23 PM | Reply to this

rev i hope ur not bieng serious religion is a point of view aand quiete frankly thery have done nothing wrong just provoked the corrupt shit religion you speak of

Posted by harry | February 28, 2011 10:14 PM | Reply to this

@Rev, wow, you are a fucking IDIOT. xD there is no god, you fuckwit. the members of Slayer will be absolutely fine soon enough, and will be back playing together in no time.

Posted by Ryan | February 28, 2011 10:52 PM | Reply to this

This is nothing to do with 'God', it's pure bad luck. You may not think Slayer are the best band in the world, but at least they actually get off their asses everyday and try and make a difference, which is more than what could be said about some folk out there. No matter what band, or what music, no one deserves to be ill. Ever. Show some respect, yeah?

Posted by Adi. | March 1, 2011 11:37 AM | Reply to this