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Arch Enemy perform a full instrumental set without lead singer Alissa White-Gluz out for an ear infection
On December 3rd at El Foro Jai Alai in Tijuana, Mexico, Arch Enemy performed a whole concert without Alissa White-Gluz, as the singer fell “very sick” and was unable to accompany her comrades. The band’s 18-date tour in Mexico, which began on November 12 in Toluca and is set to conclude on December 11 in Mexico City, included Arch Enemy’s performance in Tijuana. Below is a fan-shot video of the Tijuana performance. The singer has now posted an additional explanation on her social media platforms.
Mexico – I đź’™ you! 🇲🇽
I am seriously blown away by this country. The nature is diverse and gorgeous; the people are warm, friendly, funny, creative and welcoming; the history is fascinating; the architecture is jaw-dropping; the rich culture of music and art is full of colour and beauty; the food is incredible (every city is like a vegan paradise)… I could go on.
Thank you so much for your understanding and well-wishes. I feel extremely guilty that I cannot give a normal show because you guys absolutely deserve it. I insisted that we should reschedule but that was apparently not possible. This might be TMI but since the news is out already I just want these amazing fans in Mexico to know how serious this was and that it absolutely is killing me to not be able to give you 100%.
Trust me – I have broken my ribs on stage and not missed a show, I have performed through bronchitis, complete laryngitis that took months to heal – everything. This is different.
I had a doctor come to my hotel bed two days in a row and she said “she is experiencing a total collapse.“
My body is so exhausted that I have a hard time walking.
I’m confused.
Dizzy.
Shaking.
A bacterial infection lodged in my ears and then aggressively spread to all the soft tissues of my upper body. Ears, eyes, throat, lungs, nose… I had pus leaking out of my EYES. Blood leaking out of my nose. I was freezing and sweating simultaneously and had a fever of 102F for over a week. And yes, I did several shows in this state.
I was going into shock. It was an infection that was probably lingering for a long time and finally started winning- my body was losing and it was happening quickly. I think if I didn’t get the antibiotics when I did I would be hospitalized or dead right now. (Continued in comments).
I have never experienced a more scary medical situation before in my life. This is also the most pain I have ever experienced and I have a very high pain tolerance (like most women).
I can feel the love from you guys and it is honestly helping me heal. Thank you for your smiling faces in the crowd – they really do cheer me up.
It will be several weeks or months before I fully recover but when I do – I am demanding that we come back here so I can give you guys the best concert of your lives. Seriously – I have fallen in love with you, Mexico, and I WILL be back to give you 1000% AWG. đź’™
