Austin Carlile set for more surgery

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Of Mice & Men frontman to undergo hip and back treatment as Marfan syndrome battle continues

Of Mice & Men frontman Austin Carlile is to undergo further surgery, he’s revealed.

He’ll receive medical attention on his hip and back, as he continues to battle genetic disorder Marfan syndrome, which causes problems with bones, nerves and other tissues.

He’s been off the road while recovering from emergency surgery that took place in June.

Asked by an ill fan for encouragement, Carlile says via Twitter: “If I can do it, so can you. I’m also having surgery soon – hip and back.

“I wake up daily and face battles. As do we all. It’s how we overcome them that makes us who we are.”

He adds: “Living with Marfan syndrome isn’t easy. Thankfully I have music and support from all of you. Couldn’t battle daily without both.”

Of Mice & Men are on the bill for Ozzfest Japan on November 21 (Saturday).

Martin Kielty
Freelance Online News Contributor

Not only is one-time online news editor Martin an established rock journalist and drummer, but he’s also penned several books on music history, including SAHB Story: The Tale of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, a band he once managed, and the best-selling Apollo Memories about the history of the legendary and infamous Glasgow Apollo. Martin has written for Classic Rock and Prog and at one time had written more articles for Louder than anyone else (we think he's second now). He’s appeared on TV and when not delving intro all things music, can be found travelling along the UK’s vast canal network.