Placebo Singer Collapses On Stage

Placebo singer Brian Molko collapsed on stage during a festival performance at the weekend.

The trio were on the bill at the Summersonic Festival in Japan, when Molko fainted midway through their set on Sunday (9th August).

Revealing why Brian passed-out, a statement from Placebo reads: "We have undertaken a gruelling and intensive schedule over the last few months and the last couple of weeks alone played 5 countries in 9 days."

"Brian picked up a virus which coupled with jet lag and exhaustion caused his collapse on stage. Thanks to prompt and professional care Brian is recovering well."

Molko isn't the only singer to collapse on stage in the last week - Jet frontman Nic Cester also passed-out during a gig in London Monday night (10th August).

Thanks for the report to Angryape.com.