There's new information regarding the recent hospitalization of Slayer bassist/vocalist Tom Araya, which forced the band to cancel its gig at the Soundwave Festival in Sydney, Australia last weekend.

Araya's wife Sandra posted on Facebook that Tom "was suffering from vertigo due to extreme dehydration and lack of rest." More tests results are due soon, but Tom's missus indicated that the worst of it is probably in the rear view.Get well soon, Tom!

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