Watch Rivers Cuomo cover Sugar, We’re Goin Down after Fall Out Boy were forced to pull out of Hell Mega Tour gig

Rivers Cuomo
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At long last, the much-delayed Hella Mega Tour – a seismic touring event spearheaded by Green Day, Weezer and Fall Out Boy – finally resumed on July 24, after being put on hold for over 12 months by the Covid pandemic.

Despite the promising start, having played to crowds in Arlington, Atlanta and Houston, the three bands were met with yet another uncontrollable curveball after a member of Fall Out Boy tested positive for Covid, forcing the group to pull out of upcoming dates last minute.

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Matt Owen

Matt is a Staff Writer, writing for Guitar World, Guitarist and Total Guitar. He has a Masters in the guitar, a degree in history, and has spent the last 16 years playing everything from blues and jazz to indie and pop. When he’s not combining his passion for writing and music during his day job, Matt records for a number of UK-based bands and songwriters as a session musician.