Melvins Cancel European Tour Due to Drummer's Injury

Iconic sludge pioneers Melvins have sadly cancelled a string of European tour dates after drummer Dale Crover sustained an unspecified injury. The legendary four piece -- fronted by Buzz Osbourne and now completed by bassists Jeff Pinkus and Steven McDonald -- were set to play Brighton, UK last night (June 6) before hitting the continent on June 18 for a gig in Amsterdam.

The band released the following statement explaining the situation to their fans:

Dear Friends,

I regret to inform you that I have to cancel our upcoming European tour. I’ve been dealing with a back related injury and I’m unable to perform at this time.

I feel awful that I have to let you all down like this. I want to assure you that I’m working very hard to return 100% better! We will come back as soon as we can.

Thank you for understanding,

Dale Crover

The cancelled dates are as follows:

JUNE

18 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Melkweg Max
19 - Nijmegen, The Netherlands, Doornroosje
20 - Antwerp, Belgium, Trix
22 - Vitoria, Spain, Azkena Rock Festival
24 - Milan, Italy, Carroponte
25 - Lausanne, Switzerland, Les Docks
26 - Zurich, Switzerland, Rote Fabrik
27 - Vienna, Austria, Arena
28 - Munich, Germany, Hansa30
29 - Prague, Czech Republic, Lucerna Music Bar
30 - Leipzig, Germany , UT Connewitz

JULY

2 - Berlin, Germany, Festaal Kreuzberg
3 - Hamburg, Germany, LOGO
4 - Weinheim, Germany, Cafe Central
6 - Six Fours Le Plages, France, Pointu Festival
7 - Saint Etienne, France, Le Fil
8 - Paris, France, La Plage de Glaz’Art Festival
10 - London, UK, Camden Electric Ballroom
11 - Manchester, UK, Gorilla

Refunds for all tickets purchased will be available from point of sale. Here's hoping they can reschedule soon.

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