Killswitch Have interaction’s tour bus hits an elk in Sweden, leading to a terrifying second for the band — who’s thankfully superb, though the elk didn’t fare almost as nicely.
Whereas en path to an look at In Flames’ Dalhalla Brinner pageant in Rattvik, Sweden, rock band Killswitch Have interaction’s tour bus collided with an elk on Friday, August 25. The band’s frontman, Jesse Leach, took to Instagram afterward to share a video of the harm the bus sustained, together with a shattered windshield and mirrored on the uncertainty of life.
“You by no means know what tomorrow holds; take nothing without any consideration,” writes Leach. “Fortunately, nobody was significantly injured. Our driver Tom sustained some torn ligaments and was shaken up for positive, however he’s (okay). The majestic (elk) that collided with our bus, nonetheless, didn’t (fare) so nicely, sadly.”
“I don’t carry worry with me after I journey as it could do me no good,” Leach continues. “Nevertheless, seeing this undoubtedly put some worry in me — not a lot for my security, however the considered shedding (somebody) I really like (or somebody being injured significantly). It washed over me as we pulled away in a passenger bus; I felt the tears fall on my face as I believed in regards to the ‘what might’ve been.’”
Leach additionally mirrored on different bands who’ve endured comparable or worse collisions whereas on tour.
“I consider my buddies out right here who do that and the hardworking crews who’re out right here away from household and family members,” writes Leach. “The associated fee might be excessive when residing this life. The moments of magnificence and triumph might be abruptly interrupted by struggling and loss.”
Leach speaks of the excessive value of life on the street — excessive highs crammed with magnificence and triumph generally interrupted abruptly by struggling and loss. Misplaced moments, “firsts,” birthdays, anniversaries, and “the record goes on.”
“Those we depart at house carry the burden as nicely, questioning at occasions if those they love are protected. It’s a relentless steadiness of belief, hope, and retaining anxieties at bay.”
The singer ended his message by expressing his gratitude for buddies and chosen household on the street, encouraging followers to keep in mind that life is somewhat completely different for bands and crew members on the street.
“My deepest sympathies to anybody who’s misplaced a cherished one or needed to undergo as a result of the street got here to gather,” says Leach. “Simply so grateful it wasn’t worse than it might’ve been. Don’t take life without any consideration whenever you by no means know what tomorrow holds for you.”