The hidden — and often deadly — violent potential of skateboarding has once again reared its ugly head as OM, the stoner metal outfit from California, have announced that they will be forced to postpone their October tour after an injury to drummer Emil Amos.
Amos, while skateboarding to a local eatery, came across a set of cement steps that he “couldn’t pass up without kick-flipping over.” However, after a lack of momentum and a bad launch due to an uncomfortable pair of new slip-on sneakers, the percussionist soon realized he would not be landing the kick-flip. “I was in the middle of the air, thinking about the snacks I was planning on buying and then it hit me: I was going to come down and I was going to come down hard.”
While the specifics of the injury have not been released to the press, early rumors point towards a severely sprained ankle, making continuous bass-drumming nearly impossible. Marijuana, while suspected in the accident, has not been proved as a contributing factor, although the snacks are questionable.
Finally, the postponed dates (listed below) are planned to be rescheduled for mid-November.
08.24.12 - Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle
08.26.12 - Toronto, ON - Great Hall
08.27.12 - Montreal, QC - Il Motore
08.28.12 - Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall
08.29.12 - Brooklyn, NY - Music Hall of Williamsburg
09.01.12 - Baltimore, MD - Ottobar
09.02.12 - Chapel Hill, NC - Cat’s Cradle
09.03.12 - Atlanta, GA - The Earl
09.04.12 - Knoxville, TN - Pilot Light
09.05.12 - Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge
09.06.12 - Bloomington, IN - The Bishop
• OM: http://omvibratory.com
• Drag City: http://www.dragcity.com
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