Stryper's guitarist Oz Fox had recently suffered a seizure on stage while performing at Las Vegas on August 11th. This situation made some rumours regarding Fox's condition come to surface, but now the band unleashed a full statement regarding Fox's state through the Frontiers Music Srl's Facebook page. Fox had been Stryper's guitarist ever since the band's inception back in the early 80's, but due to the severity of his health, Stryper will play the remaining Australian tour as a trio, while Fox will get the proper treatment for his condition.

The full statement reads as follows: "Our dear friend and lead-guitarist Oz Fox fell ill Saturday night while performing in Las Vegas with a side project that he sometimes plays in when not touring with Stryper. Oz suffered a seizure causing a fall on stage. After performing an MRI, doctors discovered an area of concern near his brain which they are now running a biopsy on. The doctors have instructed him not to drive or fly for 90 days. No additional information is available at this time. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers and we will communicate additional information as it becomes available.

"The logistics and options for current tour dates are being discussed with the respective promoters. U.S. tour dates will play as scheduled and in anticipation of a full recovery will include Oz Fox. The upcoming Australian tour will be performed as a trio (with the blessing of Oz), and will include Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet, and Perry Richardson. For our fans in Japan, please await an announcement from the concert promoter there as to the plans for the Japan tour."

Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	Stryper