Sum 41 cancel European shows

Canadian pop punks Sum 41 have been forced to cancel several forthcoming European tour dates. It is understood that drummer Steve Jocz broke his arm in a car accident.

"[He] is unable to get on a airplane to fly to Europe to perform," reads an official statement from the band. "Anyone who knows our band, knows that touring is our life and is the primary reason we play music. We are completely and utterly bummed out and we all wish Stevo a speedy recovery. We want to sincerely apologise to our fans in the cities we can't make it to and we promise to return to them in a few months. We will reschedule any dates that we unfortunately had to cancel in Europe ASAP. See you all soon."

The band have recently completed work on their follow-up to 2007's Underclass Hero.

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Posted by Simon at 04:59PM | May 26, 2010

haha no one cares

Posted by reh | May 26, 2010 6:06 PM | Reply to this

love sum 41
cant wait 4 the new album
:)

Posted by stupot | May 26, 2010 6:18 PM | Reply to this

No offence, but why can't they just get a cover drummer? I remember one time when MCR had the guitarist and drummer out of action, they continued touring with covers. Bit of a rash reaction, to cancel loads of dates when you have a simple solution.

Posted by Kiwi | May 26, 2010 7:13 PM | Reply to this

These guys really need to get to the UK - it's been too long!

Posted by Andy | May 26, 2010 8:39 PM | Reply to this

@kiwi their first show is tomorrow.. try finding a cover drummer that fast... and try to teach him how to play all the songs when you're probably in the hospital supporting your band member..

Posted by blackhawk | May 26, 2010 8:40 PM | Reply to this

@kiwi their first show is tomorrow.. try finding a cover drummer that fast... and try to teach him how to play all the songs when you're probably in the hospital supporting your band member..

Posted by blackhawk | May 26, 2010 8:42 PM | Reply to this

^ a good session drummer could play from the sheets, all they would need is basic knolege of the songs

Posted by king | May 26, 2010 8:54 PM | Reply to this

Shame it wasn't your neck. Prick.

Posted by amy | May 27, 2010 11:48 AM | Reply to this

That sucks,hope steve gets better soon.

They need to come here as soon as steve's arm is ok,its been way too long.

Love Sum 41.

Posted by Adam | May 27, 2010 12:27 PM | Reply to this

hope stevo makes a speedy recovery too, can't wait to buy the new album and to see them live again

Huge Sum 41 fan, love you guys
all best
x

Posted by stevie486 | May 27, 2010 10:56 PM | Reply to this

sum 41 - UK = FUCKING EPIC.. cant wait until they tour UK be fucking amazing nd GL with ur recovery stevo keep up the fucking amazing work sum :D

Posted by david | May 28, 2010 6:43 PM | Reply to this

Why is everyone being horrible about them saying stuff like 'shame it wasn't their necks'. Unlike you (prick) we know what good music is and we all wish that stevo gets better soon! :)

Posted by chloe | June 13, 2010 5:13 PM | Reply to this