Metallica's James Hetfield Sick From 'Bad Oyster'
Published Wednesday, 11th March, 2009 at 2:38 PM
Metallica frontman James Hetfield has explained what made him ill and forced the band to cancel a show at the weekend - he ate a bad oyster.
The group were scheduled to perform at the Stockholm Globe Arena in Sweden on Sunday night (March 8), but the show was axed at the last minute.
Now in a message posted on the Metallica website, Hetfield reveals it was a meal that led to his sickness.
"James here, alive, at about 80% but getting better." He writes. "I want to say sorry for missing the second Stockholm gig on Sunday due to illness."
"The cause/diagnosis at the hospital was narrowed down to either a 24hr virus or a bad oyster... yes, hate to admit, an oyster could have taken me down."
"I acknowledge and apologize for any inconvenience this has caused fans who had travelled near and far for the show. I had done everything possible to make it, and was at the point of falling if I stood up."
"On a lighter note since my illness, the support band 'Swedish Oyster Cult' will be thrown off the tour. More Cowbell?...More barf bagz!!"
"Thanx for your understanding and support. It's not without notice from the whole 'Tallica Touring Family."
Another earlier message posted on the site says Metallica will reschedule the show "somethime this spring."
