Corey Taylor announced he’s tested positive for COVID-19 in a video message shared by Astronomicon, the Ann Arbor, Mich. pop culture convention where Taylor was set to appear this weekend.

In the video below, Taylor says, in a very strained voice, “I wish I had better news. I woke up today and tested positive, and I’m very, very sick. So I’m not gonna be able to make it this weekend. And I am absolutely devastated. I am so sorry. I hope everyone has a good time, and I promise you I will absolutely try to get back there as soon as I can. I should be okay — it’s the flu. I’m vaccinated, so I’m not worried. But I certainly wouldn’t want to spread it to anyone else. So, everybody be safe out there. And thank you so much. And I will see you again, I promise.”

Astronomicon included with the video message the following caption: “Maintaining everyone’s health and safety is paramount in these times. COVID is no joke and can effect anyone, even those who have been vaccinated. Sadly, this includes celebrities. We have just received news via this video message from Corey Taylor, who will sadly no longer be able to make it this weekend. We wish Corey a speedy recovery and we urge everyone to remain vigilant. If you’re coming to Astronomicon, please remember to wear a mask to keep yourself and everyone at the event safe.”

5 Corey Taylor Quotes to Live By

• “When everything’s offensive, then nothing will be.”

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  From 2017's 'America 51'

• “The best friends you will ever have are the ones who don’t make you feel like you owe them a thing.”

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  From 2011's 'Seven Deadly Sins'

• “Bad things happen when good people pretend nothing is wrong.”

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  From 2011's 'Seven Deadly Sins'
• “Do not make it someone else’s responsibility to pay attention for you. It’s your car – do the driving. Oh, and one more f—ing thing… USE YOUR F—ING TURN SIGNAL.”

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  From 2015's 'You're Making Me Hate You'

• “People have just as much capacity to be good as they do to be s—. It’s a choice. People make choices. So they need to make better f—ing choices.”

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  From 2015's 'You're Making Me Hate You'

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