Oli Sykes sustains mild concussion from cellphone impact
Bring Me The Horizon’s lead singer, Oli Sykes, was the unfortunate target of a flying cellphone during the band’s concert on May 11th in St. Louis. The incident took place as the band was wrapping up their performance of “Happy Song” at the Enterprise Center. Sykes, visibly shocked and in discomfort, exclaimed, “Who the **** just threw a phone at my ****ing face?” as he wiped blood from his temple. Although he escaped major harm, the impact left him with a mild concussion, leading to his partial disorientation and discomfort on stage. Consequently, he skipped “YOUtopia” from the setlist and refrained from venturing into the audience for the song “Drown.”
The aftermath of the incident was shared by Sykes himself on social media the following day, assuring fans of his well-being despite sustaining a mild concussion. He expressed regret for his slightly subdued performance due to the discomfort caused by the injury and thanked his concerned fans for their support. As Sykes recuperates, Bring Me The Horizon remains active with their ongoing N. American Ascension Program 2 Tour alongside Motionless In White, The Plot In You, and Amira Elfeky. Their summer calendar is brimming with festival appearances across Europe, the UK, and Brazil. Moreover, fans can anticipate the release of Count Your Blessings | Repented on July 10th, a 20th-anniversary re-recording of the band’s debut album. In the coming months, they are slated to join Motionless In White for The Third Ascension Program Tour in September and headline Furnace Fest in Birmingham, Alabama, in October.
The band’s latest album, POST HUMAN: NeX GEn, is now available under Sony/RCA Records, showcasing their musical evolution. As they near the conclusion of their N. American Ascension Program 2 Tour, their summer itinerary includes prestigious festival appearances like Sweden Rock Festival, Tauron Arena in Kraków, and Hellfest in Clisson. The band is set to grace various stages across Europe, thrilling fans with their energetic performances. The tour culminates with a headline slot at Sziget Festival in Budapest, Hungary, promising an electrifying experience for attendees.
Following this whirlwind of activity, in September, Bring Me The Horizon will embark on The Third Ascension Program alongside Motionless In White, captivating audiences across North America with their powerhouse performances. The band’s commitment to their craft and their loyal fan base shines through despite occasional setbacks like Sykes’ untoward encounter with a flying cellphone. As the band continues to push boundaries and reinvent themselves, fans eagerly await their upcoming shows and musical releases, eager to witness the unbridled energy and creativity that define Bring Me The Horizon.