Nick Schendzielos To Sit Out Summer Slaughter Tour Performances

Job For a Cowboy bassist Nick Schendzielos has announced he will be sitting out part of the band’s upcoming performances on the Summer Slaughter Tour, which runs July through August. The Red Chord guitarist Mike “Gunface” McKenzie will be filling in.

“On June 28, immediately after landing in Boston to rehearse for Puerto Rico/Summer Slaughter, my girlfriend was in a head-on collision on her scooter,” Schendzielos explains. “She sustained very serious head and bodily injuries. I flew right home, and we’ve been in the ICU for a week and are still in the hospital to make sure everything is okay. She needs 24/7 supervision for at least two weeks once we get out of here, so I’m very grateful to announce that Gunface from The Red Chord is going to help me out filling in on Summer Slaughter until I can meet back up with it. We love the dude very much and it’s going to be really cool for both Job For A Cowboy and The Red Chord fans to see. Enormous thanks for understanding this difficult situation and I’ll be back as soon as possible!”

Though McKenzie says playing bass will be a new challenge for him, he’s up for the opportunity.

“Playing bass is a little different for me but definitely an interesting challenge,” he states. “I’m definitely looking forward to getting out on the road again. Nick’s bass work is incredible and I’m working hard to get all of his parts down. Sending positive vibes out to him and his lady.”

We’re wishing the best of luck to Schendzielos and family.