Tonight Alive drummer in poor health

Tonight Alive time-keeper Matt Best (pictured middle) was diagnosed with tendinosis a few months ago, and it has now caught up with him.

The drummer was informed of his injury during this year's Soundwave Festival, but he has been powering through it until now, during their tour in the States with All Time Low, Issues and State Champs. As a result, they've had to cancel some of their upcoming shows in the country, which will hopefully not be a sign of things to come for their next Australian tour. However, the drums have thankfully been recorded for the new album, so that's one thing off their minds and in some regards, a bit of good news for fans. Below is a photo from the studio with producer David Bendeth.

The full statement from Best can be found below, in which he explains his injury, which hopefully should be cleared up by the time the band return home for their inevitable album tour.

"Hey guys,

I’m really sorry to say that we have to cancel the upcoming Boise, ID and Jacksonville, FL headline shows.

I was recently diagnosed with tendinosis and tears within the TFCC (ligaments and cartilage) of my wrist during Soundwave 2015. Although it’s been very painful to play, I’ve been getting through the album recording and All Time Low shows with a lot of painkillers and 24/7 care but it’s been getting harder and I’m having more trouble than I thought. Right now we’ve realized that there is just no way I would be able to play a full headline show. The All Time Low support shows are 30 minutes long and I’m only just about getting through them. I’m in need of surgery as soon as I get back to Australia, so I’ll be fit and ready to go on the next tour providing the rehab goes well. We really hate to cancel any shows and we promise to come back to Boise and Jacksonville just as soon as we can. I'm sorry for any inconveniences that may occur from this.

Thank you for all your support and understanding,

Matty"

Here's to a speedy recovery!