Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory Recovers After Brain Surgery

Chad Gilbert, guitarist for long-running pop-punk band New Found Glory, has shared that he underwent major surgery last month to remove three brain tumors. The news was confirmed in a statement to Rolling Stone.

Gilbert described the process as a “bumpy” recovery but offered a positive update on his current condition. “I’m feeling much better now and getting stronger by the day,” he said. No further details regarding the type of tumors or his long-term prognosis were disclosed.

The guitarist has been a consistent figure in the punk and alternative scene for over two decades, both with New Found Glory and through various production and collaborative work. His health update brings a personal dimension to the band’s ongoing activity, which includes scheduled festival appearances later this year.