Dangerous Sad News: Slipknot member rushed to hospital after being stabbed in head

Slipknot guitarist Mick Thomson was hospitalized with serious injuries following a knife fight with his brother Andrew on Wednesday. Mick sustained a stab wound to the back of his head.

The altercation occurred at Mick’s residence in Iowa, as reported by Billboard. When police arrived, both brothers seemed to be under the influence of alcohol. They were transported to the hospital in separate ambulances.

While both siblings were injured in the incident, police reported that none of their injuries were considered life-threatening. Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor later confirmed on Twitter that Mick was not in critical condition.

Slipknot released their album .5: The Gray Chapter in October 2014 and are scheduled to begin a North American tour in April 2015, followed by summer festival appearances in Europe.

According to a statement from Slipknot’s tour manager to local news channel KCCI, the recent altercation will not impact the band’s upcoming live dates.

 

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