Kirk Windstein to sit out Kingdom of Sorrow tour

Alec29

Kenny Hickey of TYPE O NEGATIVE will fill in for guitarist Kirk Windstein during KINGDOM OF SORROW's upcoming Ozzfest run.

Hickey previously toured with KINGDOM OF SORROW in 2008 while Windstein was on the road with DOWN.

Commented Windstein: "Just wanted to let everyone know that I will be taking a much-needed break and will not be joining my bros in KINGDOM OF SORROW for Ozzfest.

"I have entered the AA program and am turning over a new leaf. 25 years of gigging and touring has taken its toll and my drinking is now preventing me from being the healthiest, best player that I can be.

It's been a fun ride, but I'm ready to tackle this sober and look forward to being at the top of my game with all of my projects!

"I am happy to say that Kenny Hickey will once again be filling my spot for these eight shows.

"Thanks, Kenny; I love you bro!!!

"Thanks to everyone for their support."

Added KINGDOM OF SORROW frontman Jamey Jasta: "The road is no place for Kirk right now. He has begun to address his problems so he can lead a happy and healthy life and continue to rock with DOWN, CROWBAR and KINGDOM OF SORROW. I only want the best for him and I feel like sitting this tour out is a step in the right path."

Alec29

While I'm glad he's getting help, this absolutely sux. That's twice now he's sat out a tour, both for legitimate reasons, but still.......I was looking forward to seeing KOS at Ozzfest......now not so much.

drewvich

Rehab is for quitters...rockstars now a' days and their stupid idea of drying out...once they dry out they are going to suck....sober = shit music

Brian

Rehab is for quitters...rockstars now a' days and their stupid idea of drying out...once they dry out they are going to suck....sober = shit music

Fuck off.

And this fucking sucks. I really wanted to see Windstein, now I don't give a shit about KOS. This blows.

NOLA

Rehab is for quitters...rockstars now a' days and their stupid idea of drying out...once they dry out they are going to suck....sober = shit music

I doubt you can make that sound anymore idiotic then what it does.

Alec29

Rehab is for quitters...rockstars now a' days and their stupid idea of drying out...once they dry out they are going to suck....sober = shit music

I doubt you can make that sound anymore idiotic then what it does.

Rex_Capone420

yeah that was pretty stupid....trent still made some good music after getting sober.....and why would any one be against someone getting sober any ways?

NolaFree810

this is gay.....they should just do hatebreed songs now lol

Gazorpazorpfield

I wonder if it will sound the same either way. It's not like the guy replacing him impacts the writing of the music.

Adam

Fuck man i hope he gets healthier so they can tour
More.

FIRENATHANIELHACKETT

Rehab is for quitters...rockstars now a' days and their stupid idea of drying out...once they dry out they are going to suck....sober = shit music

sometimes people on this forum say the dumbest shit i swear

JLRedWing13

I wonder if it will sound the same either way. It's not like the guy replacing him impacts the writing of the music.

Brian

I wonder if it will sound the same either way. It's not like the guy replacing him impacts the writing of the music.

Kirk's style made the band. As did his vocals. Without him it's just a Jamey Jasta side project.

Gazorpazorpfield

It may have been useful to know that he contributed to the vocals before making my statement.

Brian

lol

Brian

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMlShkvLBcM

Brian

*sigh*


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APnnWYNaBCM


I'll still buy a KOS shirt and I'm still very much looking forward to them....but ugh...

SGNL_05

Brian

Who the fuck are you?

NOCAP

That's Nick you fucking nigger

Brian

Oh, either way, no point in posting that retarded picture in this thread.