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*ANNOUNCEMENT*

We are sad to inform you here that Xen has unfortunately had to pull out of our European tour which is set to kick off this weekend in Finland due to a personal emergency. Xen has had a lot happening in his life lately and it unfortunately has reached a point where he isn’t in a position with his own health and the things he’s dealing with to be able to tour and perform with NeO at this time.

After waiting almost 4 years to tour together and perform for everyone again it’s incredibly disappointing for both Xen and the rest of us. But of course the health and wellbeing of our brother comes first above all else.

We are grateful that James Dorton, (incredible vocalist for Black Crown Initiate/The Faceless) has agreed to fill in for us on this tour, and on only a weeks notice has learned the set and flown out to rehearse with us this week in Helsinki.

The response to our new album EXUL has been simply incredible and as challenging a turn of events as this is, we are excited to share these songs with you for the first time in what we feel will be a unique and special tour. Thank you in advance for your understanding and support. See you on tour across Europe May 5-June 7.

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Sam Farrell

James will do an awesome job filling in, and I'm certain the shows will still be absolutely incredible. Hoping Xen gets on the mend quickly!

Dragos Tomescu

😥😥 I was hoping to see Xen for the very first time. Anyways, get well Xen. See you in the next future...

Alex Schroeder

Good luck to Xen, and hopefully he'll be in better shape by the North American leg

Rina Stricker

I lost my speech.... I'm sooo sad, I hold back tears. For I know, there will be not another chance to see Xen in my live. Don't know, if NeO will be the same brilliant performance without him, cause for me he is very important to NeO. Sure I wish Xen only the best und hope he will be well in short time. But I'm shocked to the bones and very very sad now.

Øyvin Stensdal

Wish you all the best Xen, you will be missed ❤️

Laura Campbell

I hope Xen is okay and gets well soon. I wish you all the best of luck and happy touring. ❤️

Dakara

This is heartbreaking 😭 wishing you all best Xen ❤️

Darrell

Really hope everything works out for Xen. I'm glad he's prioritizing his health, and I wish him all the best.

LM

This is so sad to hear but glad Xen’s prioritizing his health, I hope he gets well soon and he’s able to be back onstage next time around. I’m sure James will do a great job, wishing you guys much luck despite all these hurdles 🖤

Da Guru Bro

Damn. Must be serious for Xen. Very best wishes and hope you recover quickly.

Cormac Jordan

This is proper gut-punch news, feels like the band is having nothing but bad luck since 2020. All our best vibes are sent to Xen, our appreciation is sent to James for stepping up last minute, and thanks to you lads for being able to save the tour, it really means the world to us after the last few years. Now let's have an incredible EU tour!

Bethany

😔 aah that's not good. Xen, get well soon, take some time to relax and recouperate if you can

Simone Reddell-Ducrot

So sad…but far too many people don’t prioritise their health these days and end up in a really bad way. Must have been a super hard decision. I hope everything is ok for you xen and you are back to yourself soon 🖤

Jarmo Karonen

My initial reaction when I read that announcement was that I won’t need to come then either. I’m a bit ill at the moment and not sure I’m actually well by the weekend to see the show in Tampere. Then I watched what Tim had to say, and by the end of it I felt that yes, we need to make the best out of this. I think Tim did good communicating the situation as honestly as he could. So I want to come if I’m just going to be able to move this body. I haven’t seen NeO live before and I guess it’ll be easier for me to accept the touring lineup than it must be to long time fans. Of course I’ve seen live songs from YouTube and I know what it should be like. And I guess it’ll be sort of a challenge for audience as well as the band, but let’s make it work. I’m with you! All the best to Xen.

Karolina

Health first. If the last few years have taught us anything, it is that not everything can always be predicted and that in some situations your hands are tied and you have to accept it and look for other solutions. Great that James Dorton has agreed to go on tour! Get well soon, Xen! And for the rest - have a great time touring, it will definitely be different, but you will rock it!

Gus Pirie

My thoughts go out to Xen - definitely prioritise health before all else

Tina

Such a terrible situation, for all of you. 😔 I'm sure it will be a great tour. Will see you in Cologne and maybe Berlin. Hope you'll understand that I won't be following you across country and continent, though. Will buy a ton of merch and wish you all (all 7!) only the best.🖤😔💔

Ainesh Sevellaraja

Was really hoping to see the full lineup since this is my first time seeing you guys, but this is absolutely understandable, life just gets in the way sometimes. I hope everything goes well with Xen, and I’m sure the tour would still be fantastic

Sven Bröker

Dear Xen, please take good care of yourself! I can’t wait to hear/see you back on stage in Europe asap! Dear Kevin and James, thank you guys for helping out NeO in a big way - although I haven’t met you yet I‘m very grateful for your input on this tour and am excited to see/hear you play! Dear Tim, Benji, Matt and Martino, thank you guys for keeping your heads up high and doing everything to make this tour work out as well as possible! I can’t wait to get to Hamburg next week to kick off my personal mini tour!

Anarmir

A major punch for european fans indeed, but health comes first. Sending only the best of wishes for both the band in Helsinki and for Xen. I really hope he gets well.

HJA

That sucks to have to miss out on something you've no doubt been looking forward to for so long. Best of luck with recovery.

Jeanette King

I Hope Xen recovers soon and everything goes well on the tour for the band. Stay strong everyone

David Contreras

😔 So sad for Xen. I really hope he gets well very soon.

Dominika

I'm so incredibly sorry to hear this. I really, really hope Xen gets well soon, it's hard to think of he's dealing with something serious.. my thoughts are with him and I wish him all the strength to overcome whatever it is.

Yasith

Xen, May you be well and also recover as soon as possible. Safe travels to the other guys at NeO. In my opinion, no matter how well one looks after themselves. One is still likely to fall sick at times, the best we can do in those times is stay strong mentally and do what’s appropriate to recover ❤️

Michael Pearce

A hard choice but the best choice. Everyone that matters has your back Xen. And kudos to everyone for soldiering on, it's hard with lots of change but you guys are exceptional musicians and people.

Jesse

Health and major real life events always come first. As much as it sucks, and I feel for everyone across the ocean in EU, you have the support of (hopefully) everyone here. Only the best of wishes being sent out to Xen. Genuinely one of a kind. And if Xen does read this. It can be difficult to not be overly self critical when it comes to these kinds of situations, but hopefully the overwhelming support here can dispel any doubts that may exist. Look forward to seeing you guys in the NA tour, in whatever form that takes. Will 100% be there to support the band no matter what. You all deserve nothing but the best c:

Maria Koshi

Health and wellbeing comes first, everyone will understand and support this decision and I have no doubt this will still be an amazing tour. Wishing Xen all the best!

Dina

I can't describe how sad I am right now, because NeO isn't NeO without Xen. I'm sure James will do a great job though, many thanks to him for stepping in on such short notice! I wish Xen a speedy recovery and hope that he will be back doing what he loves most on the next tours!❤️

Ville Kaaronen

Wow, life just doesn't stop throwing curveballs towards you guys. Good job finding replacement in such short time, I'm sure he'll do great job and I'll be there to witness it on Friday. We have an old Finnish saying "se mikä ei tapa, vituttaa armottomasti" meaning "what doesn't kill you, pisses you off immensely" 😄 Best of luck, see you at Tavastia! Ps. you could ask Benji if he's considered being right-handed instead leftie, finding equipment would be a lot easier 🤭

JenR-C

Sending much love and light to our dear Xen. <3

TheStalk

Wishing all the best to Xen in dealing with whatever he is going through right now. I am sure he is just as disappointed if not more to be missing this tour than fans might be.

Mat

Thank you, Tim, for going out of your way to record the video to tell us. I wish Xen all the strength they need to overcome whatever he may be going through. We will miss him, please send him a big hug 💔. Hope yo see you guys in Madrid.

Marek Bednář

Benji's guitars do seem to have a mind of their own XD

Hilal Diker

Heart absolutely sank. Thank you for talking to us, Tim. I’m so sorry these things have been happening. Your fans and friends will always support you guys through thick and thin. These are the moments where we have to be stronger and more supportive. Xen, we are absolutely here for you and will always support you! Your health and well-being matter more than anything. If there is anything we can do to help or support in any way possible please let us know. I love each of you so so much 🙏 all prayers and love are with you all

Eva

Many here have already said the things I had on my mind. I am sad, and worried- snd I am here to give you guys all my love and support. You deserve this, we are in this together. It is so important to put your health first, it’s no use to to be gritty and work yourself to the grave. It’s a wise decision to prioritize your Well-being Xen 🫂. I am glad you can still play for us, and I am grateful for James, I am sure you guys will give us the best shows possible. 🥰🫂 See you in Hamburg, Berlin and Leipzig 🖤 We‘ll

Desirae Laura

Health and well-being always comes first. Wish the best to all of you 🖤

Alina

Such sad news ..💔 sending all the best wishes to Xen! Looking forward to see you guys in London again ❤️

Nica

*hugs ❤️❤️

Valerie Syren

Sending lots of love to Xen and I hope things get better for him soon! Good luck to the rest of the guys and thanks James for stepping up!

Mário Trinca

Wow… very disappointing… NeO is with Xen. But health comes first and all my best wishes to Xen! I’ll be back-to-back Porto-Lisbon watching the shows and looking forward to it

Runa

Well that's life 🤷‍♀️ I can't say I'm celebrating but... Noone can fully relate to what we personally have to go through but as someone who lives with chronic migraignes I know what's like to cancel last minute and not being able to show for work even if the company is burnining down. Physical and mental health have the highest priority, in the end it is you who has to live in your body so... @Xen take it easy, take your time, get well and don't give too many fucks. @NeO+guests, you guys got this shit, don't worry too much, we will be there to support you. Sending much strenght and spooky hugs to all 🖤

Niklas Pettersson

Xen, get better brother - your metal brothers and sisters across the world support you always! We all and need you, badly 🙌🏻

TheVoon

Hope you are getting better Xen! (And that maybe you get to see Emperor?)