Anthrax Cancels European Tour Dates

Thrash metal legends Anthrax has announced that they have been forced to cancel their remaining shows in Europe due to lead singer Dan Nelson becoming ill. A message from the band reads as follows:

"The members of Anthrax regretfully announce that the first three shows of their European tour scheduled to begin tomorrow, Saturday, July 18th, are canceled.

"Yesterday, lead singer Dan Nelson unexpectedly informed the band that he was seriously ill and unable to travel or perform at this time. Options for the balance of Anthrax's European tour dates are being addressed posthaste.

"The members of Anthrax are devastated by this unfortunate turn of events and ask all of their fans to join them in wishing Dan the speediest of recoveries."

The cancelled shows are as follows:

July 18 - Sonisphere - Hultsfred, Sweden
July 19 - Vega Jr. - Copenhagen, Denmark
July 20 – Columbia Club - Berlin, Germany