SLIPKNOT Guitarist JIM ROOT Undergoes Disk Replacement Surgery - “Seems As If Fractured Vertebrae And Hemorrhaged Disks Are An Occupational Hazard For Metal Bands”

October 5, 2016, 8 years ago

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SLIPKNOT Guitarist JIM ROOT Undergoes Disk Replacement Surgery - “Seems As If Fractured Vertebrae And Hemorrhaged Disks Are An Occupational Hazard For Metal Bands”

Slipknot guitarist Jim Root had disk replacement surgery yesterday, Tuesday October 4th. Jim has posted the following via his Instagram account:

 

It's been awhile since I've posted... a quick update before I disappear again. First of all, many many thanks to all of you for the birthday wishes. Thank you. From the bottom of my heart I appreciate it. 2nd of all... seems as if fractured vertebrae and hemorrhaged disks are an occupational hazard for metal bands. So. Early in the morning after Louder Than Life in Louisville I flew out for disk replacement surgery. Had the procedure this morning and other than being a bit sore and spun out from jet lag and Norco's it's all good. Although I won't be as "mobile" onstage as before I'm looking very forward to the upcoming Knotfest shows and places we'll be going in between... And lastly. That wasn't quick. I spent way too much time typing all this out and most of you guys will lose interest and probably not even read the entire thing! Dicks. 😉 this message brought to you by Norco narcotics. See ya.... #neckbreaker #ughlife #knotfest #yermother #sweetfuckinbooties.

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Fret 12 recently issued two free video guitar lessons from Jim Root, for the songs "Killpop" and "Negative".

See more on Jim Root: The Sound and The Story - .5: The Gray Chapter; an additional preview can found below.


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