“It is with great regret that Motörhead has to announce the cancellation of their European tour, scheduled to start February, 2014. Many concerted, diligent and focused efforts were made by founding member, and international icon, Lemmy Kilmister to deal with a range of health issues relating to diabetes. While there has been undoubted progress, Lemmy and the band were advised by doctors that it was still too soon to resume full touring activities, and so for the good of the future, the band and Lemmy reluctantly agreed to cancel.
No-one is hurting more over this than Lemmy, and he feels the aggravation and inconvenience of every ticket, and every method of transportation, already paid for by loyal fans in anticipation of the tour. Being a road warrior of over 50 dedicated, non-stop years, it is equally distressing for him to be unable to occupy the top lounge of the trusty tour bus (his spiritual home) but Lemmy recognises that his long-term health must win. It goes without saying that Lemmy profusely apologises for inconveniences caused, but he does want everyone to know that he is continuing on the road to a full recovery, and that the prognosis long-term is very good.”
The trio were forced to postpone the original tour plans back in November last year after an ailing Lemmy Kilmister revealed he was not quite ready to hit the road, having also cancelled various European shows back in summer.
Despite a rough couple of months, Motorhead released their 21st studio album 'Aftershock' late last year.
Cancelled Motorhead UK & Ireland Tour Dates are as follows:
Thu February 13 2014 - GLASGOW O2 Academy Glasgow
Fri February 14 2014 - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Newcastle City Hall
Sun February 16 2014 - MANCHESTER O2 Apollo Manchester
Mon February 17 2014 - WOLVERHAMPTON Wolverhampton Civic Hall
Wed February 19 2014 - LONDON O2 Academy Brixton
Thu February 20 2014 - NOTTINGHAM Nottingham Royal Concert Hall
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