Tag Archives: Mike Scheidt

Yob frontman Mike Scheidt is recovering after second successful surgery

Posted by on March 20, 2017

Yob frontman Mike Scheidt underwent his second surgery over the weekend for his digestive disease, diverticulitis. It seems things are finally moving along, but Scheidt still has a long way to go. He went into surgery on Friday (17) the day after attending his benefit show in Portland Oregon. Scheidt was also seen in a […]

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Yob frontman Mike Scheidt shares his surgery process as crowdfunding campaign continues

Posted by on February 16, 2017

Yob frontman Mike Scheidt has been suffering from a digestive disease called diverticulitis and it has gotten progressively worse since he was diagnosed with it in November 2016. A gofundme page was created along with a benefit show to be held on March 16 in Portland, Oregon. Family, friends, and fans have donated over $16,000 already […]

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Health updates: Yob’s Mike Scheidt and Grim Reaper’s Steve Grimmett doing ok

Posted by on February 8, 2017

  There have been a few health scares for both Yob’s Mike Scheidt and Grim Reaper’s Steve Grimmett, yet they both remain in high spirits. Scheidt has been recovering at home since his discharge from the hospital on January 30. He announced the following on his facebook: “I am being discharged from the hospital today. […]

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Hospital update: Yob’s Mike Scheidt, Grim Reaper’s Steve Grimmett successfully undergo surgery

Posted by on January 26, 2017

  Yesterday (25), we found out Yob frontman Mike Scheidt had to undergo surgery from having a digestive disease called diverticulitis. Today, the band gave us an update from Mike about the aftermath of his surgery. According to Mike, his girlfriend and mom saved his life. If it wasn’t for them dragging him to the […]

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Yob frontman Mike Scheidt hospitalized, remains in high spirits

Posted by on January 25, 2017

Looks as though Oregon doom metallers Yob needs our support with the latest news on frontman Mike Scheidt. Scheidt has been suffering from a digestive disease called diverticulitis. Meaning, an inflammation of the digestive tract causing a severe case of abdominal pain resulting in the need for surgery. The band have been keeping us in […]

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Yob signs with Neurot

Posted by on February 13, 2014

After several albums on Profound Lore, Oregon doom trio Yob have signed with Neurot Recordings. The band’s seventh album will be out this Fall, and they’ll be playing the Roadburn Festival in April. Vocalist/guitarist Mike Scheidt commented on the band’s signing: Yob is very happy to have signed to Neurot for our new album. Travis, Aaron […]

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Baroness’ John Baizley, Katie Jones duet on Townes Van Zandt cover

Posted by on February 4, 2014

Last year, when Baroness frontman John Baizley made his return to the stage following a horrific bus accident in 2012, he accredited Townes Van Zandt, his favorite songwriter, with helping him heal. In fact, the late singer/songwriter’s “If I Needed You” was the song that helped him relearn guitar. When asked about his acoustic show […]

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