A MAJOR US band has cancelled all of their UK tour dates including a massive headline festival appearance.
The popular nineties group pulled out of their tour just hours before their first UK show due to “medical issues”, leaving fans devastated.
The American punk rock band, Alkaline Trio, have revealed to fans the sad news that they are unable to continue on their UK tour.
Frontman Matt Skiba, Dan Andriano and Tosh Peterson make up the Chicago originated group.
The trio were all set to perform last night in Birmingham but hours before the show was set to start, the band released a statement on social media.
It read: “We are immensely sorry but we must cancel our dates in England, including tonight’s show in Birmingham, due to medical issues Matt has been suffering from that have worsened.
“He’s gonna be okay but needs to be treated stateside as soon as possible.
“We will be back healthier and stronger!
“Refunds are available at the point of purchase.”
Not only will the band miss their upcoming UK tour dates to return to the States, but they have also been forced to cancel their highly anticipated headline performance at 2000trees Festival.
Frontman Matt went on to share a video to fans from London Heathrow Airport, expressing his gratitude for “all the love and support”.
He added: “You guys deserve a better show than I can throw right now. I got numbness in my feet, numbness in my hands as you can tell I’m losing my voice so I can’t really talk, walk, play or sing. But I’m okay.”
After the news broke fans rushed to the comments, one user said: “Sorry to hear this and get well soon.
“Have flights and accommodation booked for the Manchester gig on Wednesday as no Dublin date. Dang.”
Another added: “Gutted to hear this guys, was so looking forward to seeing you again in London tomorrow, but know this decision wouldn’t have been taken lightly. Get well soon Matt.”
“Me looking at my tickets for London and 2000trees (crying emoji) Get well soon, Matt! Wishing you a speedy recovery fam,” a third added.
“It is what it is. Just a shame cus I was literally about to leave my hotel when I saw the message,” penned a fourth.
The band, whose name derived from Matt Skiba simply flicking through a dictionary to find a cool word to stick in front of the “Trio”, was founded in 1996 and went on to sell over a million albums.
Matt is well known for serving as the co-lead vocalist and guitarist of Blink-182 from 2015 to 2022.
Alkaline Trio are best known for songs like ‘Stupid Kid’ and ‘Private eye’.
The band shot to fame when they released their debut single ‘Sundials’, in 1997.