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Biffy Clyro shelve North America dates due to "serious respiratory problem"

Biffy Clyro have been forced to cancel a batch of North American dates due to a "serious" respiratory issue affecting singer Simon Neil.

The band have pulled forthcoming support slots with Muse in the US and Canada as well as an appearance at the Coachella Festival.

In a statement, their label said that Neil had been struggling with the problem in their last couple of concerts and that the dates have been shelved to preserve his long-term health. They said:

"Biffy Clyro have today been forced to cut short their North American tour and return to the UK immediately; Simon Neil has been struggling with a serious respiratory problem on the shows, including two nights supporting Muse at Madison Square Garden on Monday and Tuesday of this week, and was advised by doctors that he was endangering his long term health if he chose to continue performing on this run. Thus, further dates with Muse across the US and Canada, plus a second weekend performance at the Coachella Festival this coming Saturday, have now been cancelled."

The statement continued: "The band wish to express how sorry they are that they aren't able to carry out the full run of shows, and hope to confirm a new run of North American shows shortly. All UK and European dates this Summer should, however, remain unaffected."

 

 

 

 

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