Ex- ACCEPT Bassist PETER BALTES Hospitalized in Germany After Suffering Three Rib Fractures
Former ACCEPT bassist Peter Baltes has been hospitalized after suffering "three rib fractures" due to a "serious fall" from the stage during DIRKSCHNEIDER's July 25 concert at Pyraser Classic Rock Night at Pyraser Landbrauerei, a brewery in the Thalmässing district of Pyras, Germany.
U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER, which are both fronted by ex-ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider, released the following statement via social media: "Notice about the Pyraser Classic Rock Nigh
"During our performance at the Pyraser Classic Rock Night, Peter Baltes and [U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER guitarist] Alen Brentini suffered serious falls due to insufficient safety conditions on stage. Alen suffered several severe contusions and other injuries. Fortunately, despite this, he is in a condition to continue performing. Peter suffered three rib fractures and is being treated at a hospital in Nuremberg. He is likely not to be able to perform for a longer period. Our thoughts are with him, and we wish a speedy and complete recovery.
"Despite these difficult circumstances, DIRKSCHNEIDER will continue to perform the scheduled shows as planned.
"We will release more information as soon as it is available.
"Thank you very much for the support and for all the messages of well-being sent to Peter and Alen."
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