In an unexpected turn of events, Alice in Chains was compelled to cancel their scheduled tour kickoff performance at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Thursday night, May 8, 2025. The cancellation came just an hour before the 8 p.m. showtime due to a “non-life-threatening medical emergency” involving drummer Sean Kinney. The band announced the news via their social media channels at 6:43 p.m., shortly after completing their soundcheck.
This concert was intended to mark the kickoff of Alice in Chains’ new tour and their first live performance since the Sick New World music festival in Las Vegas in April 2024. It also would have been their first Connecticut appearance since 2019. The abrupt cancellation left many fans, some of whom were already arriving at the venue, disappointed.
As of now, the band has not provided further details regarding Kinney’s condition or whether upcoming tour dates, including performances in New Jersey and Ohio, will be affected. Mohegan Sun has stated that ticket refunds are available at the point of purchase.
Alice in Chains is scheduled to appear at several festivals this month, including the MMRBQ in Camden, New Jersey (May 10), Sonic Temple in Columbus, Ohio (May 11), and Welcome to Rockville in Daytona Beach, Florida (May 16). They also have headlining shows lined up in Nashville, Tennessee (May 13), and Dothan, Alabama (May 15).
Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to the band’s official channels for updates on rescheduled dates and further information regarding Sean Kinney’s health.
At The RockTone, we want to send our sincerest wishes for a swift and smooth recovery to Sean. Stay tuned to The RockTone for updates as the story develops.
Sources Cited
- Kaufman, Spencer. “Alice in Chains Cancel Connecticut Concert Due to Drummer Sean Kinney’s Medical Emergency.” Consequence, 9 May 2025.
https://consequence.net/2025/05/alice-in-chains-cancel-concert-sean-kinney-medical-emergency - Blabbermouth.net. “ALICE IN CHAINS Drummer SEAN KINNEY Suffers Medical Emergency; Tonight’s Show Canceled.” Blabbermouth, 8 May 2025.
https://blabbermouth.net/news/alice-in-chains-drummer-sean-kinney-suffers-medical-emergency-tonights-show-canceled - Martucci, Brian. “Alice in Chains cancels Mohegan Sun show due to drummer’s medical emergency.” CT Insider, 9 May 2025.
https://www.ctinsider.com/entertainment/article/alice-in-chains-mohegan-sun-concert-emergency-20318895.php
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