Kings Of Leon Cancel US Tour, Rumoured To Split

Kings Of Leon have cancelled the US tour after frontman Caleb Followill had to walk off stage to throw up.

During the gig on Friday in Dallas, Caleb said "My voice is 100% completely wrong. I'm sorry. I'm about to fall down here because I'm so goddamn hot... I'm gonna vomit. I'm gonna drink a beer and I'm gonna come back out here and I'm gonna play three more songs."

But the singer didn't reappear.

"We are so sorry to say Kings of Leon are canceling their entire US tour due to Caleb Followill suffering from vocal issues and exhaustion", said an official statement (via Gigwise). "The band is devastated, but in order to give their fans the shows they deserve, they need to take this break."

"The band is devastated but in order to give the fans the shows they deserve they need to take this break. Unfortunately, the US dates cannot be rescheduled due to the band's international tour schedule. Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase."

Bassist and brother Jared Followill then sparked speculation that the band were headed for a split, writing on twitter: "There are internal sicknesses & problems that have needed to be addressed... I can't lie. There are problems in our band bigger than not drinking enough Gatorade."

Jared later added on Twitter that he was "utterly depressed", then joked that the band were splitting up - playing on the rumours of a potential schism in the band.

It is not the first time that bad luck has forced the band off stage. The Mirror report that in July 2010, the band were forced off stage when a flock of pigeons pooed on stage from the venue's rafters - with a blob landing in Jared's mouth.

Comments

[SireGreat]

They're still touring in Canada with the Sheepdogs (who recently won the "Choose the Cover" contest through Rolling Stone Magazine).

[elcapitan1800]

These guys should probably take a break, their last CD was disappointing. But I love most of the rest of their stuff and hope that they arent done putting out good music. Some time to settle down and relax is not a bad thing, seems like they are all super dramatic in that band

[OUhockey10]

I dont understand why people give this band so much shit... saying they arent talented ect... just because you dont shred steve vai licks doesnt mean you cant write a good song... the last album was great... cut the hipster "everything up to the last album was good" crap... go listen to the damn thing

[threedaysgrace9]

OUhockey10 wrote:
cut the hipster "everything up to the last album was good" crap... go listen to the damn thing

OK, I'll cut the hipster crap. Everything they've ever done is crap. I may be the only one rooting for them to go away permanently, but at least I'll feel better. I blame the singer's voice, I just can't stand him.

[slaptasticdave]

I would hardly say this warrants saying they're rumored to split. All it means is they're taking a break, trying to work out their inner problems, and getting back on the road as soon as possible.

[Eifler121]

threedaysgrace9 wrote:

OUhockey10 wrote:
cut the hipster "everything up to the last album was good" crap... go listen to the damn thing

OK, I'll cut the hipster crap. Everything they've ever done is crap. I may be the only one rooting for them to go away permanently, but at least I'll feel better. I blame the singer's voice, I just can't stand him.

Before you go and say anyone sucks, change your name from three days grace. If there's a crappy singer out there, it's the guy from Three Days Grace.

I wouldn't mind if they went away, I like most of their stuff enough, they have a pretty big catalog, there isn't an obvious direction for them to go in right now. I would like to see them stay together, but I wouldn't be devastated if they didn't.

[Scott_Anderson]

Why aren't fans of rock music united? Quit bitching people.

[Oixord]

Yay. Now they can't steal the headline spots from good bands anymore at festivals.

[Spoonerismz]

Can we all agree that whats her face from Black Veil Brides is a terrible singer and just give a fellow musician some best wishes to recover? I'm personally not a fan but it does suck having to cancel your stuff and go through times like this.

[shikkaka]

I have always thought these guys were a bunch of whiny girls. I don't know about their music, but seriously, man up.

[_LoveFuzz_]

Bird pooped on me. Cancel show.
Too hot out. Cancel show.
I'm drunk. Cancel show.
Too tired. Cancel tour.

Moar like Queens of Leon. Amirite?

[the_resistance]

Spoonerismz :
Can we all agree that whats her face from Black Veil Brides is a terrible singer and just give a fellow musician some best wishes to recover?

lol

[White_Venom1993]

OUhockey10 wrote:

I dont understand why people give this band so much shit... saying they arent talented ect... just because you dont shred steve vai licks doesnt mean you cant write a good song... the last album was great... cut the hipster "everything up to the last album was good" crap... go listen to the damn thing

Eh. I only like the first two, and might like the third. The fourth and fifth aren't for me.

[killboypowerhed]

they failed to include a more recent tweet from jared saying that the band ISN'T going to split.

[ChaozXxX]

when a flock of pigeons pooed on stage from the venue's rafters - with a blob landing in Jared's mouth.

lolwut?

[ronin_dude21]

Really?...No one's pulled the rehab card yet? Ok, I'll do it; I would perceive the comment "bigger problems in the band..." as 'someone has a subsance abuse problem' type deal. His 'treatment' for exhaustion is probably a precursor to a round of rehab. And they don't really suck, they're good at what they do - and so is the dude from Three Days Grace ever since he cleaned up.

[Fenderexpx50]

Kinda sucks for them anyway. Touring is where most of your money comes in.

[DanielN]

playing on the rumours of a potential schism in the band.

Heard the bass riff of Tool's song in my head lol

[neversleeps84]

when a flock of men jizzed on stage from the venue's rafters - with a blob landing in Jared's mouth.

Now that's something I can see cancelling a show or an entire tour for. Pigeon shit?

[wutconnur]

'utterly depressed'
Well, let's swap lives, I'll tour in a rock band and you can study music for me. Stop whining, 'rock-star' *******.

[Alice2Mudgarden]

Good. Today's music got enough mediocre noise already.

[PeenieMcGee303]

Ya see record industry? This is why you don't sign bands to major labels after 3 months of existence. I don't know if people know that about KOL. They went through zero struggles as a band. No touring the country in a van, no eating 69 cent corn dogs from AM PM for years. Pretty much formed, signed and were making videos and touring on a nice bus right away. Don't you think a band that has been through the struggles together could handle something like heat and bird poop?

It doesn't really matter though. Mariachi El Bronx is about to take over the world....Yep, you know that punk band The Bronx? They make mariachi music now and it's ****in amazing.

[saint_berzerker]

So, U.S. fans get the ass-end again. Seems like all any bands care about anymore is f***ing Europe.

[slaveskinJACKET]

Eifler121 wrote:

threedaysgrace9 wrote:

OUhockey10 wrote:
cut the hipster "everything up to the last album was good" crap... go listen to the damn thing

OK, I'll cut the hipster crap. Everything they've ever done is crap. I may be the only one rooting for them to go away permanently, but at least I'll feel better. I blame the singer's voice, I just can't stand him.
Before you go and say anyone sucks, change your name from three days grace. If there's a crappy singer out there, it's the guy from Three Days Grace.

You're right. Three Days Grace and Kings of Leon both suck.

_LoveFuzz_ wrote:

Bird pooped on me. Cancel show.
Too hot out. Cancel show.
I'm drunk. Cancel show.
Too tired. Cancel tour.

Moar like Queens of Leon. Amirite?

Hiyoooo!!

And how is it 'playing on rumors' if you just said it 10 minutes earlier?

[Roflpwn]

"The Mirror report that in July 2010, the band were forced off stage when a flock of pigeons pooed on stage from the venue's rafters - with a blob landing in Jared's mouth."

made me lol

[FlyingPirahna]

"My voice is 100% completely wrong."

Yup.

[TheBrownPenguin]

PeenieMcGee303 wrote:

Ya see record industry? This is why you don't sign bands to major labels after 3 months of existence. I don't know if people know that about KOL. They went through zero struggles as a band. No touring the country in a van, no eating 69 cent corn dogs from AM PM for years. Pretty much formed, signed and were making videos and touring on a nice bus right away. Don't you think a band that has been through the struggles together could handle something like heat and bird poop?

It doesn't really matter though. Mariachi El Bronx is about to take over the world....Yep, you know that punk band The Bronx? They make mariachi music now and it's ****in amazing.

Your either a troll or just stupid. KOL had been around for 10 years or more before they got signed to a big label

[Fenderexpx50]

I didn't know they were signed after such a short time. I can remember driving from Baltimore, to Ellicot City, Glen Burnie, D.C., and Ocean City in an old Dodge Ram that had no working radio or air. Playing some of the smallest gigs around. Small to where if I moved my guitar slightly, I'd hit something. Eating 7-11 nachos and drinking Coke because it was filling and back then like $3. I think that kind of stuff is what really either breaks people down or strengthens their character.

That's the kind of stuff you need to experience so you appreciate when things get better. So even when things suck, you can always know that it's not as bad as it once was.

[grizzrodehed]

DanielN wrote:

playing on the rumours of a potential schism in the band.


Heard the bass riff of Tool's song in my head lol

HAHA I thought I was the only one lol

[alistairk2003]

well the guys has unreal pipes so ill let this one slide...gotta make sure he can still perform at a high level a couple years from now. Plus..I was going to be out of town for their show anyway so I can be happy that Ill be in for the next

[johnyguitar]

No great loss.....

[Oreosmith]

I'm sorry, all I can think about is the fact UG used toe word "pooed"

[Tylern1]

Caleb said "My voice is 100% completely wrong. I'm sorry. I'm about to fall down here because I'm so goddamn hot... I'm gonna vomit. I'm gonna drink a beer and I'm gonna come back out here and I'm gonna play three more songs."

Oh yeah because drinking more beer is going to hydrate your body lol ****in dumbass

[100%guitarmad]

Pretty sure he said "I'm gonna play two more songs", rather than three.

[PeenieMcGee303]

TheBrownPenguin wrote:
Your either a troll or just stupid.

It's YOU'RE. Now who's stupid....and THIS lineup has been together since 2003. Let's see Jared was 16 when they got signed in 2003 sooooo he was 6 when they formed? You're still smart though.

[PeenieMcGee303]

Listen Penguin. KOL started in 1999. THIS lineup formed in 2003 and 3 months later they had a record contract. In my post I talked about "struggling as a band" Look at Metallica and how they treated Jason Newsted. If you're not best friends with your bandmates this happens. If there's jealousy or a hierarchy THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS. Record companies should learn from this.


And BTW FANBOY I wasn't ripping KOL. I was ripping the record industry. Way to misinterpret my post. OWNED.

[Metallica8]

Forgive me but this should be the headliner of the news feed.

[kings_of_leon]

_LoveFuzz_ wrote:

Bird pooped on me. Cancel show.
Too hot out. Cancel show.
I'm drunk. Cancel show.
Too tired. Cancel tour.

Moar like Queens of Leon. Amirite?

no

[Gman400]

KOL is the definition of mediocrity. So yeah, go away.

[Jimmyboba]

[quote]Spoonerismz wrote:

Can we all agree that whats her face from Black Veil Brides is a terrible singer and just give a fellow musician some best wishes to recover? /quote]

Isn't the singer in BVB a bloke?

[stef123]

Not a fan of KOL anymore, loved the first 3 albums and their debut in particualar, but I'm not a fan of their new sound. I still like to think that they can bring it back to the good ol' days though!

PLEASE!

[Niiko]

Gman400 wrote:

KOL is the definition of mediocrity. So yeah, go away.

Actually, Oasis are, King's of Leon used to be really good. But atleast they can write songs that use more than a 3 chord pattern, most of which are based around the same chords.

[slaveskinJACKET]

kings_of_leon wrote:

_LoveFuzz_ wrote:

Bird pooped on me. Cancel show.
Too hot out. Cancel show.
I'm drunk. Cancel show.
Too tired. Cancel tour.

Moar like Queens of Leon. Amirite?

no

Yes.

Your username makes it obvious that a bias was in no way a factor in your disagreement.

[bass troll21]

DanielN wrote:

playing on the rumours of a potential schism in the band.



Heard the bass riff of Tool's song in my head lol

always happens to me too

[thrashmonkey]

Jimmyboba wrote:

[quote]Spoonerismz wrote:

Can we all agree that whats her face from Black Veil Brides is a terrible singer and just give a fellow musician some best wishes to recover? /quote]

Isn't the singer in BVB a bloke?

Technically, he is, but "he" is so un-manly that it's hard to think of him as one.

[Pukka-VCU]

threedaysgrace9 wrote:

OUhockey10 wrote:
cut the hipster "everything up to the last album was good" crap... go listen to the damn thing

OK, I'll cut the hipster crap. Everything they've ever done is crap. I may be the only one rooting for them to go away permanently, but at least I'll feel better. I blame the singer's voice, I just can't stand him.

Agreed 1000%

[kiwi_metal]

I'm not a fan of these guys, don't mind the occasional song. What i'd like to comment on is how lucky you guys in Europe and America are with the tours you do get... I live in New Zealand and really i wouldn't want to swap what we have down here for anything, but... we are a bit lean on bands making the trip down here. Twice now i've had to fly to Australia to see Motley Crue and Judas Priest, two of my favourites due to them finding the cost of 'jumping the ditch' over to us not financially viable. Guys just be happy and (i'd say) united a bit more, 'cause you don't know how lucky you are!!!! Rock on!!!

[Attack&Release]

i read "internal problems" not "breaking up" on Jared's quote. UG is still the #1 website for misleading articles.

[RozaSG]

oh god please let it be forever. CAN WE PLEASE GET REAL MUSIC BACK IN THE NEWS?????

[Pan-Tallica]

Checkalecked

[Lost Dog]

threedaysgrace9 wrote:

OUhockey10 wrote:
cut the hipster "everything up to the last album was good" crap... go listen to the damn thing

OK, I'll cut the hipster crap. Everything they've ever done is crap. I may be the only one rooting for them to go away permanently, but at least I'll feel better. I blame the singer's voice, I just can't stand him.

I completely agree. I wouldnt mind if they disappeared forever.

[Ryukyu Dragon]

neversleeps84 wrote:



when a flock of men jizzed on stage from the venue's rafters - with a blob landing in Jared's mouth.



Now that's something I can see cancelling a show or an entire tour for. Pigeon shit?

LOL. +1000

[OUhockey10]

This is sad... people hate KOL for no reason... because they dont have Flea on Bass, Bonham on drums and Jesus on guitar... people hate Calebs voice because its emotional and heartfelt... most of you jackasses who hate this band hate it because you say they "have no talent" and "the singers voice is annoying"... tell me whats better out there right now? Cobain wasnt a phenom on the guitar but he wrote songs, Dylan wasnt Joe Satriani but he wrote songs... you guys just dont get it... a band shouldnt be judged souly on talent... music is about emotional expression... not how many hammer ons and pull offs you can do before your dick falls off... give it a rest... the band is good... the songs are good.. and theyll be back to stay despite your shitty attitudes... seya

[Sea Ragoo]

OUhockey10 wrote:

This is sad... people hate KOL for no reason... because they dont have Flea on Bass, Bonham on drums and Jesus on guitar... people hate Calebs voice because its emotional and heartfelt... most of you jackasses who hate this band hate it because you say they "have no talent" and "the singers voice is annoying"... tell me whats better out there right now? Cobain wasnt a phenom on the guitar but he wrote songs, Dylan wasnt Joe Satriani but he wrote songs... you guys just dont get it... a band shouldnt be judged souly on talent... music is about emotional expression... not how many hammer ons and pull offs you can do before your dick falls off... give it a rest... the band is good... the songs are good.. and theyll be back to stay despite your shitty attitudes... seya

people have their reasons. i started hating them right around the time the aha shake era died and the coiffure/clothing line era began.

[jdenicholls]

OUhockey10 wrote:

This is sad... people hate KOL for no reason... because they dont have Flea on Bass, Bonham on drums and Jesus on guitar... people hate Calebs voice because its emotional and heartfelt... most of you jackasses who hate this band hate it because you say they "have no talent" and "the singers voice is annoying"... tell me whats better out there right now? Cobain wasnt a phenom on the guitar but he wrote songs, Dylan wasnt Joe Satriani but he wrote songs... you guys just dont get it... a band shouldnt be judged souly on talent... music is about emotional expression... not how many hammer ons and pull offs you can do before your dick falls off... give it a rest... the band is good... the songs are good.. and theyll be back to stay despite your shitty attitudes... seya

I don't really find them very inspiring as a band and I don't rate a band by how many hammer-ons they can do. Just accept that some people aren't moved by the same music as you.

[derekwm2001]

This is why you don't work with your brothers...

Don't believe me? Just ask Noel & Liam Gallagher...

[tylersugarcarlo]

agreed. **** off and don't make any spin-off bands.

[AcdcTXfan]

Ok they are a bunch of panzees. Why the heck do you need to cancel the entire tour because you got sick one night? And btw, Brad Paisley played just fine in Dallas the next night.

[randyaintdead82]

Ah dammit. I work at a venue they were supposed to play. So now I'm pissed because they have robbed me of an opportunity to make money. DAMN YOU SCUBA STEVE

[Chris24sguitar]

http://www.nme.com/news/kings-of-leon/58403
looks like caleb might go to rehab,
im hoping they dont cancel their australian tour, ive waited so long to see these guys live,
they were ment to come out in march but Nathan tore his bicep.
KOL are amazing

[derekwm2001]

tylersugarcarlo wrote:

agreed. **** off and don't make any spin-off bands.

Caleb likes to try to pull the reclusive artist schtick. He must think he's the new Morrissey or some such nonsense.

They won't break up. They'll simply go on hiatus. As long as Caleb is willing to front the band, there will always be some incarnation of Kings of Leon.

[GarrettAbbey]

Fuck this band. I don't wish them any person ill but all they are is modern day butt rock... Terrible musicianship

[giveitaname87]

Eifler121 wrote:

Before you go and say anyone sucks, change your name from three days grace. If there's a crappy singer out there, it's the guy from Three Days Grace.

THANK you. I've been saying this for so long.

[Styxonthebrain]

good

[headbang123]

This band is so dull. Use Somebody was alright before I heard it on the radio a bizillion times. Their like Shinedown they can write but their songs get old. Plus they fight too much and frankly I'm ****in' sick of hearing aobu it!!!

[headbang123]

*about

[WestOfTheSun]

blob of poo. In mouth.

[parkSC6]

This f*ckin band blows so hard! Go riddance. Go away and hopefully fade from memory...

[parkSC6]

*Good Riddance

[AlterEdge]

Seems those Pigeon's were ahead of their time

Caleb definitely seems like an idiot anyways. Mediocre rock band that gained too much fame for what they are. Only thing they ever did write was turn down Glee.

[leonkennedy74]

That sucks. Never been a huge fan or anything, but for the people who did wanna see them, I feel bad for. If Portishead randomly canceled their US tour that I dropped some big bucks to see, I'd be pissed off too.

[grunger549]

the worst live band ive ever seen. I left after about 6 songs cos caleb was too effed up on stage to sing.
get yourself together and take some time off

[Trent Armitage]

giveitaname87 wrote:

Eifler121 wrote:

Before you go and say anyone sucks, change your name from three days grace. If there's a crappy singer out there, it's the guy from Three Days Grace.



THANK you. I've been saying this for so long.

or even worse the lead singer of my darkest days

[SynysterNinja13]

SEVENFOLD! SEVENFOLD!! SEVENFOLD!

[Disturbed_EMG]

I can wholeheartedly say that is the best news I've heard all day.

[SOADriff]

Don't understand the KoL hate, honestly. People jump on the bandwagon due to the overplayed sex on fire and use somebody, which are 2 of their worst songs recorded from their weakest album.

Anyone who listens to Youth and Young Manhood, Aha Shake Heartbreak and Because of the Times will know that these guys have a hell of alot of talent and have the potential to make brilliant music. Also, they kickass live, if you haven't seen them. Here's hoping they don't postpone/cancel their australian tour for the second time.

[AnnihilationUK]

WestOfTheSun wrote:

blob of poo. In mouth.

hahaha made me laugh after reading all the serious comments.

[Nofootcanman]

Scott_Anderson wrote:

Why aren't fans of rock music united? Quit bitching people.

because then music would be boring, you cant possibly like every rock band and if you do youre stupid

[WholeLottaIzzy]

They're a good band. They've done very well. And they've hit their peak. If they choose to call it a day, then I'll respect them for that. Otherwise, it seems as they're beating a dead horse.

[yeafunty]

how can it be consider splitting when they are a family? sounds more like an indefinite hiatus.

[stoltobot]

_LoveFuzz_ wrote:

Bird pooped on me. Cancel show.
Too hot out. Cancel show.
I'm drunk. Cancel show.
Too tired. Cancel tour.

Moar like Queens of Leon. Amirite?

Yep. Festival goers will be pleased they are taking time off.

[alistairk2003]

"WOAAAAHHH, MY LIVER's ON FIIIREE" - Caleb