Athera (Pal Mathieson), vocalist with Norwegian band SUSPERIA, was rushed to Akershus Universitetssykehus Hospital in Lørenskog, Norway yesterday morning after suffering from acute stomach pains and heavy bleeding. Initial tests revealed that the singer had suffered a heart attack caused by a damaged blood vessel. Athera is currently in the intensive care unit under close observation, while further tests are carried out, and is expected to remain hospitalized for the foreseeable future. At this moment future plans including touring commitments remain unchanged, until a full diagnosis of his condition has been confirmed.

The band recently completed their fifth studio album, which is due for an early summer release through the band’s new label Candlelight Records.  Athera described the new album as “going back to the early days with the melancholic riffing and dark emotional vocals and coming all the way through to today, with a perfect blend of everything SUSPERIA has been and become.”

Everyone involved with the band wishes Athera a fast and speedy recovery as does everyone here at APESHIT.