Mastodon Cancels European Tour

Mastodon has been forced to cancel their summer European tour due to a illness in the band. The band will return to the stage on September 16 in Chicago for the opening night of BLACKDIAMONDSKYE, which features Alice in Chains, Deftones & Mastodon. The band issued the following statement regarding the cancellation of their European tour.

MASTODON regret to inform their fans that their upcoming Summer tour of Europe originally set to begin June 5, in Germany and ending July 3, in Finland has been cancelled. Guitarist Bill Kelliher who has been diagnosed with Pancreatitis has been advised by doctors to continue further medical treatment. Bill’s medical team are optimistic and expect a full recovery in the weeks ahead as the band looks forward to being part of BlackDiamondSkye also featuring Alice In Chains, Deftones, slated to begin Sep. 16, in Chicago.

Alice in Chains, Deftones, Mastodon Announce "BLACKDIAMONDSKYE" Tour Dates

I can't say I am a big fan of Alice in Chains with their newsinger, but they have announced a really BIG fall tour. AIC along with Deftones & Mastodon will hit the road this fall for the "BLACKDIAMONDSKYE" tour. If you plan on catching one of these shows, I would suggest getting a pair of earplugs. Check the official website for more information.

BLACKDIAMONDSKYE 2010 Fall Tour Dates
Sept. 16 @ Charter One Pavilion - Chicago, IL
Sept. 17 @ DTE Energy Center - Detroit, MI
Sept. 18 @ Molson Amphitheatre - Toronto, ON
Sept. 20 @ Mohegan Sun - Uncasville, CT
Sept. 22 @ Agannis Arena - Boston, MA
Sept. 24 @ Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
Sept. 28 @ Lakewood Amphitheater - Atlanta, GA
Oct. 1 @ Scottrade Arena - St. Louis, MO
Oct. 4 @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre - Morrison, CO
Oct. 7 @ GM Place - Vancouver, BC
Oct. 8 @ Key Arena - Seattle, WA
Oct. 9 @ Memorial Coliseum - Portland, OR
Oct. 16 @ The Joint - Las Vegas, NV
More dates tba

Alice in Chains, Mastodon & Deftones to Tour Together this Fall

If you don't wear ear plugs to shows and want to check out this triple bill then you might want to pick up a pair. Alice in Chains, Mastodon & Deftones will bring the "BlackDiamondSkye" tour to a city near you this fall. I wouldn't mind Jerry Cantrell sitting in with Mastodon and shredding it with Brent Hinds & Bill Kelliher. No dates have been announced, but a website has been launched.



[via Consequence of Sound]