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Seventh Day Slumber Returns to the Road After Tour Bus Breakdown — Band Says “We Felt Your Prayers in Real Time”


Published: May 25, 2026 05:23 AM EDT

Christian rock veterans Seventh Day Slumber are officially back on the road after a difficult stretch involving major tour transportation issues - and frontman Joseph Rojas is making sure fans know just how grateful the band is for the overwhelming support they received.

After recently dealing with a serious bus breakdown and logistical setbacks during tour travel, the band shared an emotional message thanking fans, friends, churches, crew members, and industry supporters who stepped in to help keep the ministry moving forward.

"Well, we are back in business!!" the band wrote on social media, praising those who helped repair equipment, transport gear, provide vehicles, donate resources, and pray for the group during the stressful ordeal.

Rojas specifically thanked multiple individuals and supporters who went "above and beyond" to help the band and crew remain safe and continue touring. The singer also emphasized how deeply the group felt the encouragement from supporters around the country.

"We in real time felt your prayers! You guys mean the world to us!" he wrote.

The band also highlighted the tireless work of tour manager Lori Rojas, the crew, and the rest of the touring team who continued working through exhaustion and uncertainty to keep the concerts going.

The emotional update came as Seventh Day Slumber returned to the stage at Love and War in Texas, where the group performed to a packed crowd.

"Packed house, great food, great people!" the band shared after the event. "Thank you to everyone who showed up! Let's do it again!!"

The situation sparked a strong response across Christian music circles, with fans and fellow artists rallying around the band online. Supporters praised the group's perseverance and commitment to continuing their ministry despite difficult circumstances on the road.

For more than two decades, Seventh Day Slumber has remained one of Christian rock's most enduring bands, known for combining hard rock energy with messages of hope, addiction recovery, healing, and faith in Jesus Christ. Rojas himself has often spoken openly about his past struggles with addiction and how his testimony shapes the band's mission.

That mission, according to the band, remains unchanged despite the recent challenges.

"We know God has kept us safe and provided for us," Rojas wrote, "and we will continue to bring His love and hope to people who so desperately need it!"

The response from fans has been filled with encouragement, prayers, and celebration that the band is once again back on stage doing what they believe they are called to do.