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Porcupine Tree Frontman Steven Wilson Cancels Several Blackfield Shows Due To Family Death

posted May 24, 2011 at 3:44 AM by The_Avant_Garde.  (5 Comments)

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Porcupine Tree vocalist and guitarist Steven Wilson has announced that he will be canceling several of his forthcoming tour dates with his Blackfield side project. The cancellation, which currently includes four of the band's upcoming stops, is due to the passing of Steven Wilson's father. Wilson posted a short statement online which reads:

"Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago and Vancouver are all also definitely cancelled. My apologies to all those who bought tickets or made travel arrangements to come to these concerts, I hate doing this, but the circumstances are exceptional. As soon as I know when the tour can resume I will let you know."

All of us at Metalunderground.com offer our condolences to the Wilson family.

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5 Comments on "Porcupine Tree Frontman Cancels Blackfield Gigs"

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1. n0thinghead writes:

that must be terrible to have to endure.

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2. ugh writes:

Best of luck to Steven and Blackfield...

# May 24, 2011 @ 10:50 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Blindgreed1 writes:

Been there done that. No way in hell i'd play a show in that state of mind. Steven needs time to get his emotions straight and I forsee another epic album from this tragedy.

# May 24, 2011 @ 11:51 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. Samuel Schmid writes:

My sincere condolences to you Steven.
It certainly is challenging coming
to terms of losing a loved one.
I admire your strength and integrity as person which I think will support you through this difficult time.
All good things to you Steven.

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5. Nicolas writes:

My condolences to you steven
best of luck to you and blackfield from lima, Peru we love you !

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