Slam Dunk has faced many dropouts due to the struggle of Covid-19 forcing American bands, among others, to not be able to travel to the UK for the two-day festival. With bands like Emmure, Counterparts, and Basement having to be replaced; with little time before they are due to play. Despite this, the festival is due to begin on September 4th at Hatfield Park as scheduled. With local bands, such as Bury Tomorrow, being brought in to fill the gap. Making what’s looking like an incredible line up.

Stray From the Path drummer Craig Reynolds, who joined the band back in 2016, has been injured stopping him from being able to play his instrument. Forcing the band to drop out of the festival a few weeks before its due to start. This would have been the first show the band has played since lockdown started in 2020.

Reynolds stated on his twitter that he fell and cracked a couple of ribs and fractured the t9 vertebrae in his back. Continuing to say: “I am fine by the way, no sympathy please. It hurts but I’m absolutely fine”.

Wish we could be there. We will miss you @SlamDunkMusic – see you all in February with @BEARTOOTHband and @MIWbandhttps://t.co/JKf9S8ajgi

— Stray From The Path (@strayfromdapath) August 15, 2021

Whether or not this may cause problems as touring is set to begin again. It has not meant cancelling their upcoming tour alongside metalcore heavy-weights Beartooth, and Motionless in White, which heads out early 2022. Which will see them return to stage in London, Paris, and Berlin; among others.

The band is set on going to the studio to record their new album this year despite the news. An Album they have been writing on stream via Twitch. Although, no talks of setbacks have been posted online, it may be revealed later on, depending on the injuries.

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