Canadian metal band VOIVOD has announced the cancellation of their 10-show American tour in October due to a "family health emergency."
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The tour was slated to kick off Oct. 8 with support from metal-punk band BAT.
"Dear Fans, it is with heavy hearts that we must cancel the US tour dates with BAT due to a family health emergency in the VOIVOD clan," the band wrote on social media. "We would like to say postponed and give you a new time period. But VOIVOD can't commit to any dates right now.
"Tickets will be refunded at the point of sale. We ask fans to wait a few days until the ticketing systems have been alerted. Thank you for your understanding and support."
Metal Band Cancels US Tour
BAT also confirmed the tour's cancellation, captioning on
Facebook: "Our love and respect goes out to Voivod."Two months ago, it was announced that Carol Langevin, brother of VOIVOD drummer Michel "Away" Langevin, had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at the age of 60.
A GoFundMe campaign was launched to "allow Carol to reduce the financial strain related to his time off work, travel, treatments, and the unexpected expenses caused by his illness."
VOIVOD has several band members and family dealing with cancer battles.
Earlier this year, the band wrote about how tough it's been to navigate through the challenging medical issues.
"This year has been a hard one for the VOIVOD family," the band wrote on social media. "At the start of the year, we learned that E-Force [vocalist/bassist Eric Forrest], who fronted the band in the 90s, has been fighting prostate cancer. He is still out there on the road with us. Filling in for Snake [Denis Bélanger, VOIVOD singer] with everything he has. Snake is home at the side of his partner Christine, who is bravely facing colorectal cancer. They are in our hearts every single day.
"And now cancer has struck our family once more. Carol Langevin, brother of our drummer Michel 'Away' Langevin, is fighting pancreatic cancer at 60. A GoFundMe has been set up to support Carol and his loved ones through treatment and the hard road ahead," the statement continued.
"If you can donate, every contribution counts. No matter the size. If you cannot, please share this post. It truly makes a difference."
