3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold reveals shocking cancer diagnosis, cancels 2025 tour: "This’ll be a battle so we need our prayer warriors"
- Lori Lee WGOLV
- May 7
- 3 min read
Updated: May 8
3 Doors Down has had to cancel their upcoming tour because the band's lead singer and drummer, Brad Arnold, has been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer.
Arnold, 46, shared the startling news on Wednesday, May 7, through social media.
”Hey everybody, it’s Brad from 3 Doors Down,” the “Kryptonite” singer began his Instagram video. “I hope you’re having a great day today. I’ve got some not-so-good news for you today.”
A couple of weeks ago, after falling ill and visiting the hospital, Arnold was diagnosed with clear cell renal cell carcinoma, a type of kidney cancer. At that time, doctors found that it was Stage 4 and had already metastasized to his lungs.
Brad Arnold via Instagram
“So I’d been sick a couple of weeks ago and then went to the hospital and got checked out and had actually got the diagnosis that I had clear cell renal carcinoma that had metastasized into my lung,” he explained. “And it’s Stage 4, and that’s not real good.”
Despite the startling news, the vocalist said he has “no fear” and is “not scared” of the devastating diagnosis, at all.”
“But you know what?” Arnold said. “We serve a mighty God, and he can overcome anything. So I have no fear. I really, sincerely am not scared of it at all.”
Due to Arnold's Stage 4 kidney cancer diagnosis, 3 Doors Down had to cancel their upcoming tour, which was scheduled to start in Daytona Beach, Fla., on May 15.
“But it is gonna force us to cancel our tour this summer,” he announced. “And we’re sorry for that. And I’d love for you to lift me up in prayer every chance you get. And I think it is time for me to maybe go listen to ‘It’s Not My Time’ a little bit.”
Arnold mentioned 3 Doors Down’s hit 2008 song again in the caption of his moving Instagram video.
“Thank you for all the memories so far. Now, I believe ‘It’s Not My Time’ is really my song,” he wrote. “This’ll be a battle so we need our prayer warriors! Thank y’all for being the best fans in the world. We love y’all!”
Every show that was originally scheduled for 3 Doors Down’s upcoming tour has since been removed from the band’s website. - Instead, the group added a “Message From Brad” that takes fans to the lead singer’s video.
3 Doors Down first gained widespread fame in 2000 with the release of their hit single, “Kryptonite.”
The popular rock band was established in Escatawpa, Mississippi, in 1996 and initially included Arnold, guitarist Matt Roberts, and bassist Todd Harrell. Guitarist Chris Henderson became a member in 1998.
Please keep Brad in your thoughts and prayers as he battles cancer.
Thank you!
LoriLee
WGOLV
Please consider supporting the work of What's going on in the Lehigh Valley - all the news and content are at no charge each day to you for over 14 years, plus live broadcasts and interviews (Facebook page and website). Each dollar means a lot! Purchasing products on the website also helps! Everything (other than paid advertising) is all done voluntarily and free of charge.
WGOLV also offers advertising and specializes in small business and event promotion for over 14 years. Advertising with What's going on in the Lehigh Valley is a way to give back to the community (we help to raise hundreds of thousands for those in need, support our Veterans, First Responders, Fire Departments, Police Departments, and Animal Rescues). We also love our small business owners and have all kinds of packages and a la carte options available! We will custom-design anything for your business. Many testimonials are available.
You can also help get word out on missing persons, missing pets - help with bus trips - Please reach out to me at lorilee@wgolv.com - Help is greatly needed - This is also a community publication - not backed by corporations or investors, and intended to keep the community safe, informed, and updated. It's an independent news publication (mom-owned and run) in the Lehigh Valley and gives back and helps the community.
Thank you and God Bless you,
LoriLee
