DATE: APRIL 24, 2026

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER, SRO PR / AMANDA CAGAN, ABC PR

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Left to right: Mikey “Bug” Cox (drums), Dez Fafara (vocals),
Meegs Rascon (guitars), Nadja Peulan (bass)

COAL CHAMBER DRUMMER MIKEY “BUG” COX
PARTNERS WITH FXCK CANCER
TO AUCTION CUSTOM ONE-OF-A-KIND DRUM KIT
AFTER REVEALING CANCER JOURNEY

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As Coal Chamber gets ready to hit the stage as part of the Sick New World festival in Las Vegas, NV tomorrow (Saturday, April 25), Coal Chamber drummer Mikey “Bug” Cox is today making his own personal revelation that he has been fighting–and winning—a battle with cancer. As a result of his recovery, he is proud to announce his partnership with Fxck Cancer to hold a special auction of a custom one-of-a-kind drum kit from ddrum with proceeds going to cancer support and research.

Please click this link for more information or to donate: Coal Chamber drum kit giveaway for charity | Fxck Cancer.

Here’s a statement from Mikey “Bug” Cox:

“GRATITUDE. It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot, but it hits differently for me these days.

April 1, 2025, I was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer. I’m not unique. It feels like a lot of us are dealing with this or know someone who is. It’s dark, it’s scary, and it changes the lives of everyone in its orbit.

The first thing I said to my wife was that I was going to fight with everything I had for my family! There were a lot of days I couldn’t make it out of bed, but I didn’t want cancer to define me. So, I finished building the house I was working on with my Bash Construction Group company, and I wrote some of the best music of my life!  After a yearlong battle and absolutely brutal rounds of radiation, chemotherapy, and eventually surgery, I’m so grateful to be able to say I made it to CANCER FREE.

The second thing I said to myself was that I wanted to create something positive out of this situation, and that’s where we are today. I hope you’ll join me as I partner with Fxck Cancer to auction off a custom, one-of-a-kind drum kit from ddrum, Scorpion Percussion, TRX Cymbals, and Gator Cases with proceeds to bring awareness, support and resources to those who may find themselves in this unpredictable and unwanted community of warriors.

I’ll have so many people to thank and share my story with in the coming days, and I will be highlighting some of the amazing people and organizations that are working with us to make this goal of mine a reality.

Today I celebrate life, healing, and the strength it takes to survive. 💛 I cannot wait to get back on stage post-cancer. These upcoming shows are going to be something truly special.

I chose to partner with Fxck Cancer, because of its bold, direct approach to a disease. Their work breaks stigma, encourages honest conversations, and promotes early detection in a way that resonates—especially with younger audiences and the music community. Its unapologetic voice makes the message feel urgent, relatable and empowering, helping people face cancer head-on instead of avoiding it.”

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ABOUT COAL CHAMBER:

Coal Chamber is a pioneering American nu metal band formed in Los Angeles, CA that was formed in 1993. Known for their dark, groove-driven sound and gothic aesthetic, the band became a defining force in the late ’90s heavy music scene alongside acts that helped shape the nu metal movement. Fronted by Dez Fafara, Coal Chamber broke through with their Gold-certified self-titled debut album in 1997, followed by the critically recognized albums CHAMBER MUSIC (1999) and DARK DAYS (2002). After disbanding in 2003, the group reunited in 2011, returning to the stage and releasing RIVALS (2015), their first studio album in over a decade. With a legacy rooted in heavy riffs, haunting atmospheres, and a fiercely loyal fanbase, Coal Chamber remains an influential name in alternative metal and nu metal history.

ABOUT FXCK CANCER:

Fxck Cancer’s mission is to fight cancer by raising awareness with an emphasis on early detection. We aim to eliminate late-stage diagnoses and improve outcomes for those affected. Through our Dyin 2 Live

Dreams program, we seek to uplift and inspire individuals battling cancer by offering unique and inspiring VIP experiences that bring hope, strength, and resilience.

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Mitch Schneider
SRO PR
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Amanda Cagan
ABC Public Relations
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