MALEVOLENT CREATION's PHIL FASCIANA Hospitalized, In Critical Condition

Phil Fasciana, founding guitarist and primary songwriter of Florida death metal band Malevolent Creation, has been hospitalized in critical condition due to a severe case of bacterial pneumonia. According to an official statement from the band, Fasciana was admitted to an ICU in Montpelier, France, where his condition was described as life-threatening. Medical professionals fear the infection may have spread to surrounding organs, heightening the severity of the situation.

Fasciana's family has been notified and is currently making decisions regarding his care and future medical direction. In the meantime, the band expressed their devastation over the sudden turn of events, describing Phil's health crisis as "absolutely life-threatening."

"Dear Malevolent fans, far and wide: It is with immense sadness that we report our helmsman Phillip Fasciana was admitted to the ICU in Montpelier, France last night," wrote Malevolent Creation of the situation. "He developed what the doctors deemed to be a severe case of bacterial pneumonia, which may have spread to surrounding organs. He has been listed as being in critical condition.

"His family has been notified and will be deciding on next steps, based on what is best for Phil's condition and overall health. We are all crushed to see him in this situation, and it is absolutely life-threatening. So please, please keep Phil in your thoughts and/or prayers with hope he makes a full recovery. Make no mistake, this is a very bad situation and we greatly appreciate your love and understanding. It is with the support and direction of his immediate family that have requested we finish the remainder of the tour in Phil's absence, as he needs to focus on his recovery."