HATEBREED Guitarist Wayne Lozinak Shares Health Update Amid Brain Tumor Diagnosis

Wayne Lozinak, longtime guitarist for Hatebreed, has issued an update regarding his recent brain tumor diagnosis and upcoming surgery.

Earlier this month, it was revealed that Lozinak would be stepping away from the band to address a benign brain tumor discovered while on tour in Europe. Yesterday (June 29th), he provided fans with a personal message on his current condition and what’s next.

“Hello everyone. Just wanted to first say, I’m feeling fine, and I’ve been back in the U.S. since last week. Basically just had more tests, and another MRI here, and the results are the same as they were in France. Can never be too sure I guess. In case you missed it, I have a benign meningioma in my head that needs to be removed! I have an appointment with a neurosurgeon this upcoming week, and hopefully we can get the surgery scheduled soon! I don’t have all the details yet on what that entails, but I will be looking forward to getting back on the road and seeing you all, once everything is done and is safe to do so!”

He also thanked fans for the overwhelming support:

“Second, I REALLY want to thank everyone who has reached out to me, since we posted about it. It was overwhelming, the amount of people sending me well wishes, positivity and just the fact of being in your thoughts, was so appreciated!!! THANK YOU!!!”

Lozinak closed his message with a reminder about listening to your body:

“…..and if you feel like something may be off with your health, and you don’t feel like your ‘normal self’, it’s a good idea to get checked out! Might be nothing, but you never know!”

In the meantime, Hatebreed will continue touring with Matt Bachand (Shadows Fall) stepping in on guitar, and Carl Schwartz (First Blood) handling bass duties. Bachand had previously been filling in on bass following the firing of longtime member Chris Beattie in late 2024.

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