
Nonpoint have issued a statement regarding the health of their drummer Robb Rivera after being forced to cut their set short tonight, January 12th, at the Mercury Ballroom in Louisville, KY. Rivera is said to have had a medical issue related to his heart roughly 16 songs in the set, leading to EMTs being called. Fan reports have Rivera seemingly appearing visibly unwell during the set and at one point pacing the stage.
An update since issued by the nü-metal band reads as follows:
“Thank you to the fans of Louisville for understanding us having to cut the set tonight. Robb had a sudden shift in his heart rate that was dangerously high and the paramedics were not able to get it down in time so they took him to the hospital. As of now his heart rate is stable and they’re running tests. We’ll keep you all posted on his progress as news comes in. Send them healing vibes our way so we can get our brother back on that drum throne. #prayersup”
The group’s vocalist Elias Soriano also stated the following or Rivera‘s health in an included video [transcribed by theprp.com]:
“So tonight is a pretty wild night here in Louisville. Thank you to all the fans that hung around and stayed Robb is okay. He is back at the hospital right now, just getting some tests done.
His heart rate got a little bit high today on stage. It’s something that’s never happened before. You guys know, we put on an energetic show, and this is never anything that really is any different than what we normally do. But Robb is okay. He’s already they got his heart rate down, and we’re we’re just gonna wait for more news, but just want to let everybody know.
Thank you so much for everybody in Louisville for coming out. I’m sorry we couldn’t do the last song. Literally, we had one and a half more songs to do, and Robb really wanted to do it, but the paramedics wouldn’t let him do it. So thank you for everybody for all your support. Everything is okay. Robb is doing good. Just want to give you guys an update.”
The medical incident took place just two dates into the group’s tour with Crobot and Heartsick celebrating the 20th anniversary of “To The Pain” and the 25th anniversary of “Statement“.
01/14 Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
01/15 Chattanooga, TN – Barrelhouse Ballroom
01/17 St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
01/18 Fort Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
01/19 Orlando, FL – The Beecham
01/21 Greenville, SC – Radio Room
01/22 Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27
01/23 Fredericksburg, VA – Hard Times Four Mile
01/25 Columbus, OH – King Of Clubs