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Due to health concerns, vocalist Dave Ingram has left his position with British death metal band Benediction, as per theprp. Ingram and the band released a joint statement overnight stating that Ingram had to leave due to his arthritis. Dee Snider, the singer of Twisted Sister, had to postpone the band’s reunion tour due to his own arthritis, so he’s not alone in that fight these days. Ingram began working with Benediction in 1990. He left in 1998, and Dave Hunt took his place. Later, in 2019, Ingram returned to take Hunt’s place, a role he has held ever since.
BENEDICTION STATEMENT.
Further to the recent post regarding the health situation of vocalist Dave Ingram, We have received this statement from the man himself;
“Some sad news ahead. Due to the current state of my arthritis now, I have to withdraw as vocalist for Benediction. The increase in pain, and the frustration it causes from its debilitation, has led me to this disconsolate decision. I will be performing select shows with the band during 2026 as I would like a chance to say farewell and thank you to the fans who have supported us throughout the years, so hope that all attending them will have an awesome time with us. It saddens me greatly, and I hope that friends and fans alike will understand. Thank you, it has truly been a blast!”
Details of which shows Dave will attend will be announced as we get closer to gig day as obviously His health will dictate this.
As you would expect Benediction do not want to cancel ANY shows and have called on a few old friends to fill the inevitable void on centre stage for the gigs Dave will miss in the next few Months
Firstly the band had no hesitation in inviting Oscar Rilo to once again step up and fill the vocalist position for the gigs in Germany on 15 and 16 May.
Oscar has received rave reviews from the media and musicians alike after his superb performances at recent Benediction concerts in Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona and the Boys in the band are thrilled He will again take up the hot seat.
Dave Hunt will return to his former position as frontman for Benediction at Iron fest and Mystic, his first appearances for the band since he was himself replaced by Dave Ingram in 2019.
We will hopefully to have some really exciting news for our fans in Latin/South America over the next few weeks so keep an eye open for that!
Benediction would like to wish Dave Ingram well and want to make his remaining shows with the band a real send off so we’ll need all of you guys for that! So Let’s Go!
The band would like to thank you, the fans for your understanding in this unfortunately difficult period.
Thanks for your undying loyalty and relentless support as always. You guys never let us down and we are eternally grateful.
So for now let’s all get behind Oscar Rilo and Dave Hunt for making the next few shows possible (Thanks Fellas!)and let’s make the shows the usual energetic metal chaos you are used to seeing!
More news as we get it but ultimately…The Show Must Go On!!
Thanks, Benediction.
