NewsNovember 2, 2023 4:43 PM ET3,998 views

Ex-Cradle Of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, Brujeria drummer Nick Barker gives update on Kidney

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In late July we reported that drummer Nick Barker (Ex-Cradle Of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, Brujeria) was diagnosed with Kidney Failure. Recently Barker appeared on the Royalty Free Radio show for a quick interview where he shared a brief update on his situation:

Barker commented:

I'm feeling great. I've got dialysis treatment first thing in the morning. I get picked up at six, I'm plugged in by seven and I'm back home for around lunchtime. Yeah, I'm doing okay.

Treatment has its ups and downs. Sometimes it can wipe you out physically; you feel completely drained. And other times you feel great. It's a bit of a roller coaster. But I'm doing great. I'm keeping positive and I'm working towards getting a transplant as soon as possible… I'm really working on getting my health back on track. And I hope to be back behind the drum kit and touring the world again very soon. And I'm gonna come back with a bang.

Barker's GoFundeMe account is still active and taking donations, if you wish to help click here.

Watch the interview in its entirety below.

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anonymous 11/2/2023 1:58:57 PM

Kidney GOOborgir

anonymous 11/2/2023 2:06:08 PM

Cradle of Kidneys

Bortslob 11/2/2023 2:18:05 PM

Dialysis Borgir

anonymous 11/2/2023 2:48:52 PM

Dude is a talented drummer. Unfortunately he played for bands that are total dogshit.

NorthFromHere 11/2/2023 2:56:39 PM

Seems like a good lad. Loved his run with CoF. Glad he's doing better.

anonymous 11/2/2023 3:11:19 PM

This is blabbermouth worthy news

anonymous 11/2/2023 4:32:33 PM

Awesome drummer hope he pulls through

anonymous 11/2/2023 8:31:50 PM

Dimmu Borgir has played to backing-track drums since he left.

anonymous 11/2/2023 8:59:44 PM

Brujeria sounds like something that would give you kidney disease.

anonymous 11/3/2023 12:44:49 AM

Writing Kidney with a capital like that makes me think he's giving an update on his new band

anonymous 11/3/2023 3:31:45 AM

He'll be back to peeing like a champ in no time

anonymous 11/3/2023 6:10:06 AM

Writing Kidney with a capital like that makes me think he's giving an update on his new band-"KidKnee."<---ABSINTHE rounds for EVERYONE!!!

anonymous 11/3/2023 8:41:04 AM

Necro in the streets Nephro in the sheets




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