Las Vegas rockers The Killers have been forced to pull out of several scheduled concerts after frontman Brandon Flowers was diagnosed with laryngitis.

The band were supposed to perform in Camden, New Jersey last night (December 13), but couldn't make the show and they have since released a statement that explains they have also cancelled their gigs at New York City's Madison Square Garden tonight and tomorrow in Toronto, Canada (December 15).

The statement reads: "We regret to inform you that in addition to cancelling (the) show (in) Camden, New Jersey, we have been forced to cancel our shows at Madison Square Garden... and Toronto's Air Canada Centre... due to Brandon coming down with laryngitis. We hope to have a new NYC (New York City) date very soon and ticket holders are encouraged to hold on to their tickets for this future date."

Back in November, The Killers bowed out of a scheduled appearance in England after Flowers complained of vocal problems and it appears to have now escalated.