Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes has called off his previously announced May 2026 tour across the United Kingdom and Scandinavia. All scheduled shows from July onward will go ahead as planned.
On Friday (April 10), the social media pages of The Abyss — where Chris Holmes was set to perform on May 27 — shared the following official statement from the 67-year-old musician and his wife/manager, Catherine Holmes: “Due to health issues that require immediate attention, we must unfortunately cancel the May tour. We will keep you updated as soon as we have more information. We would like to thank each and every one of you for your understanding, and we ask that you please accept our apologies”.
In February 2022, Chris Holmes was diagnosed with throat and neck cancer, prompting him to immediately put his touring plans on hold while undergoing treatment. After completing seven weeks of radiation therapy, he revealed five months later that the cancer was “gone,” sharing the positive news with his fans.
