Symphony X Drummer Jason Rullo Suffers Heart Failure

Posted on Feb 28th 2013 10:57AM by Amy Sciarretto Comments

Symphony X

Jason Rullo, drummer for New Jersey power metal warriors Symphony X, has suffered from heart failure. He was admitted to a hospital last week but subsequently released. He is not out of the woods, though. At 40, the drummer is a relatively young man, but he will undergo an intense period of rehab that will sideline him from action for three-to-six months.

The band issued an official statement about Rullo's condition and his course of rehabilitation. A full recovery is possible, as long as Rullo adheres to doctor's orders. The statement read as follows:

"World Management and Symphony X must unfortunately announce that last week, Jason Rullo was admitted to the hospital for heart failure. Jason spent a week in the hospital, and was released last week; he has started a rehab program, and has been told that his recovery will take a minimum of 3-6 months under doctors' care. We are all hopeful that J will be back soon!"

The skins smasher himself also commented on his illness, saying:

"I would just like to say that I am happy to be home with my family after what was quite a week. We had a few scary days in there but I made it through what was hopefully the worst of it. Doctors say I have a very good chance for a full recovery so I plan to be back at 100% even if it takes awhile. I will go through cardiac rehab so I can be monitored while returning to form, so that I'll know when it's safe for me to return to drumming the way I always have, if not better.
Thanks to my friends and family for the support, and to the fans, I love you all!"

Noisecreep sends our best to Rullo as he works to get back into fighting (and drumming) shape.

Watch 2012 Live Footage of Rullo
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March 02 2013 at 11:24 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
delawaredude4u

The headline scared me. I didn't realize heart "failure" was a term used unless the patient actually dies . Live and learn. Thank God he is recovering.

March 02 2013 at 8:27 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jjhd98

Take it easy Brother. The Docs got your back, follow suit and you'll be back good as new. May many more years of rockin' fantasic skin-smashin' n' stick shreddin' power drummin' inclusive of Heaven in All Entirety, be with You and Your Family Brother. We your "Loyal Fans" send many "Blessings."

March 01 2013 at 10:17 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mhwyman7

The key word here being Re-hab.

March 01 2013 at 8:58 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
powermetal2000

I've seen Symphony X live several times. Jason is a great drummer. But, a little correction, They're progressive metal, not power metal.

March 01 2013 at 8:10 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
natalie

It is sad to say but so many of the guys do cocaine which cause's heart failure!!!!

March 01 2013 at 4:49 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
lklex

Notwithstanding the persistent efforts of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to distort the truth and portray women as specially -- and more -- vulnerable to heart disease, in REALITY, men are far more likely than women to be afflicted with and die young from heart disease.

March 01 2013 at 2:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
HELLRAISER

Speedy recovery.

March 01 2013 at 2:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
briansetzerrules

There is no "recovery period" for heart failure ! What idiot wrote this ?

March 01 2013 at 12:43 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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jjhd98

Teddy Bruske, Pro football player (now retired) from the New England Patriots, suffered "heart-failure" and went through a "recovery" and "rehab" period and program, then returned to play again for a few more years until his recent retirement.

March 01 2013 at 10:05 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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