Guitarist Phil Fasciana of long-running Florida dying metallers MALEVOLENT CREATION will doubtless stay hospitalized for no less than one other week in Montpelier, France after growing a extreme case of bacterial pneumonia.
Because of Phil‘s hospitalization, the opposite members of the band — Ronnie Parmer (drums),Jesse Jolly (bass, lead vocals) and Chris Cannella (guitar) — are enjoying the remaining exhibits of the band’s in-progress European tour as a three-piece, starting with this previous Thursday night time’s (July 17) live performance at Razzmatazz in Barcelona, Spain.
Earlier right now, Parmer, Jolly and Cannella launched the next replace on Fasciana‘s situation by way of social media: “There’s constructive information to share concerning Phil‘s situation. Nevertheless, to grasp the gravity of the scenario, we must be totally clear with the truth that when Phil was admitted to the ICU, he was positioned in an induced coma to keep away from any intense pressure on his cardiovascular system throughout his intravenous therapy. Phil has proven enchancment, and the docs are remaining constructive primarily based on indicators of his restoration, as his an infection has nearly cleared up! He’s slowly being taken off of respiratory help, and he’s responding to his title as they try to speak with him, however he’s not out of the woods simply but. He’ll doubtless be within the hospital for an additional week, no less than, however his total situation is bettering.
“We can not categorical sufficient how a lot his household, pals, and we as his brothers-in-arms admire the persevering with ideas, hopes and prayers directed in direction of his restoration. We are going to do our greatest to offer well timed updates as they develop into obtainable and acceptable, primarily based on additional developments.
“Horns excessive, for you, Phil. We love you”.
Fasciana is the only real remaining authentic member of MALEVOLENT CREATION, which fashioned in in Buffalo, New York in 1986 and later relocated to Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
MALEVOLENT CREATION‘s newest album, “The thirteenth Beast”, was launched in January 2019 by way of Century Media. It was the band’s sole disc to characteristic drummer Phil Cancilla and vocalist/guitarist Lee Wollenschlaeger.
Former MALEVOLENT CREATION frontman Bret Hoffmann died in July 2018 after a battle with stage 4 colon most cancers. He was solely 51 years previous.
Bret carried out on the primary three MALEVOLENT CREATION releases till he left the band after 1993’s “Stillborn” album. 5 years later, he returned and carried out on “The High quality Artwork Of Homicide” and “Envenomed” earlier than leaving once more and being changed by Kyle Symons. He rejoined MALEVOLENT once more in 2006 and appeared on three extra of the group’s albums, 2007’s “Doomsday X”, 2010’s “Invidious Dominion” and 2015’s “Lifeless Man’s Path”. He exited the group as soon as once more in 2016 and was changed by Wollenschlaeger.
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A short replace on Phil:
There’s constructive information to share concerning Phil’s situation. Nevertheless, to grasp the gravity…Posted by Malevolent Creation Band on Monday, July 21, 2025