Scorpions Guitarist Matthias Jabs Injures Himself, Cancels September Tour Dates
Matthias Jabs, the lead guitarist of German rock band Scorpions, has recently suffered an injury that has forced the band to cancel all their September tour dates. The rocker took to social media to share the news and give an update on his condition.
The Incident
In a heartfelt social media post, Jabs revealed that he had a terrible accident in his rented summer house. He fell down 16 stairs, breaking his left pinky twice and also breaking his left heel. The guitarist underwent surgeries for both the hand and foot injuries at the best hospitals in Hamburg. Jabs is currently undergoing physical rehabilitation to recover as quickly as possible.
Statement From Scorpions
The band announced the cancellation of five shows in Germany, which were the last dates on their Love at First Sting 40th anniversary tour. The statement, released before Jabs’ social media post, apologized for the inconvenience and assured fans that they would work closely with the tour organizer to reschedule the shows.
Canceled Dates
The five affected tour dates in Germany were scheduled between September 11 and 20.
- September 11 – Nuremberg, Germany @ Arena Nurnberger Versicherung
- September 13 – Hamburg, Germany @ Barclays Arena
- September 15 – Leipzig, Germany @ Quarterback Immobilien Arena
- September 18 – Cologne, Germany @ LANXESS Arena
- September 20 – Frankfurt, Germany @ Festhalle
Recent Performance
The Scorpions’ last show took place on August 1 at the Wacken Open Air Festival in Germany, where they performed 18 songs. They also had a special guest appearance by fellow German icon Doro Pesch during "Big City Nights".
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Conclusion
Scorpions fans were dealt a bitter blow when the band was forced to cancel their September tour dates due to Jabs’ injury. While the road to recovery can be a long and difficult one, fans are eager to see Jabs back on stage as soon as possible.
FAQs
- What was the extent of Matthias Jabs’ injury?
Jabs suffered a broken left pinky twice and also broke his left heel after falling down 16 stairs in his rented summer house. - How long will Matthias Jabs be out of action?
Jabs will undergo physical rehabilitation to recover as quickly as possible, but the exact timeline for his return is unknown. - Have the canceled dates been rescheduled?
The Scorpions will work closely with the tour organizer to reschedule the shows, but no new dates have been announced yet. - What happened at the Wacken Open Air Festival?
Scorpions played 18 songs at the Wacken Open Air Festival and had a special guest appearance by Doro Pesch during "Big City Nights".
