Dead Cross Reschedules After Patton’s Skateboard Wipeout

Dead Cross is making up for Monday’s gig in Los Angeles, which the band was forced to call off at the last-minute because frontman Mike Patton had an accident while skateboarding to the venue.

The band’s El Rey Theatre show is now set for tonight, Aug. 22, with doors opening at 8 p.m. and the show starting at 9 p.m.

Fans reportedly didn’t learn that Dead Cross wasn’t going to play Monday until after the opening act had finished its set, according to Diffuser. Guitarist Mike Crain told the crowd, as seen in a video filmed by an attendee, “Mike was in an accident, It’s not grave, but he’s unable to be here tonight.”

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The band’s publicist released a statement today explaining that Patton “is getting stitched up and is raring to go! He thought he could skateboard to the show last night but he wiped out on the way. We appreciate all the kind words and well wishes for Mike!”

Patton, who is also the vocalist for Faith No More, confirmed he was fine with a post on his own Facebook page: “I’m ok! Bad wipeout. See you tonight at the El Rey. Nothing stops this tour!”

Tickets for Monday’s concert will be honored at tonight’s show. Refunds are available at point of purchase. A limited number of tickets are available for purchase.

It was initially thought that Dead Cross would be playing at the Echoplex with the The Melvins Aug. 22, thanks to a tweet sent out by the Twitter page for The Echo and Echoplex. Dead Cross confirmed that it is performing at the El Rey Theatre with some special openers.

Along with Crain and Patton, the band features Justin Pearson on bass and former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo.

Dead Cross was formed in late 2015 with Gabe Serbian on vocals. After a handful of shows with Serbian, Patton took over as frontman in December 2016. The hardcore band’s first tour with Patton began in Santa Ana, Calif., Aug. 10.

Venues on the August/September run range in size from the 650-capacity Gramercy Theatre in New York to the 1,600-cap Ogden Theatre in Denver.

Last week Dead Cross made headlines after police in Houston searched the band’s gear and restrained members of the group during the inspection Aug. 15, ThePRP reported. A statement from the band’s publicist said the musicians “have been advised by legal counsel not to provide further comment on the incident.”

Dead Cross’ artist page to check out the full routing.