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Rock band Placebo have apologised to fans after being forced to postpone yet another show on their European tour at O2 City Hall in Newcastle.
Taking to Instagram on Thursday, singer Brian Molko, 49, admitted he is 'no spring chicken' and is 'quite unwell', adding that he 'runs the risk of damaging' his voice 'permanently' if he continues to 'ignore advice' from doctors.
He and guitarist and bassist Stefan Olsdal, 48, apologised for being 'repeat offenders' - four months after calling off a date in Greece due to an illness as well as numerous others due to a COVID outbreak.
'I'm no spring chicken and am quite unwell!' Placebo have been forced to postpone another gig with singer Brian Molko, 49, (left) admitting he's running the risk of permanently losing his voice
He wrote in full: 'Dear Placebo fans, As the 'repeat offenders' from the British tour, or 'my support group' as I like to call them now already know, I have been gradually losing my voice this past week since our second concert at O2 Academy Brixton.
'I have kept on keeping on, despite my doctor's advice to go home & shut up for a week, as it was important to me not to disappoint any of you who have paid good money and travelled, often from afar, to see us play.
'I am now in a position however, that if I continue to ignore my doctor's advice, I will begin to run the risk of damaging my voice, perhaps permanently. And that is a risk I am unfortunately not prepared to take.
'So it is with a very heavy heart that I must announce that I will be unable to perform the Newcastle show tomorrow night. It pains me to write these words. We've had such a wonderful tour so far, with fantastic audiences & so much love in the room.
Fantastic: Brian pictured during the first day of the Mad Cool 2022 festival in Valdebebas, on July 6, 2022, in Madrid, Spain
'But I am afraid that now I must protect my art and my livelihood. Myself & the band are crestfallen, as I'm sure you all are too, but I am no spring chicken anymore & I am quite unwell.
'I'd like to thank you all in advance for your understanding and express my gratitude for gifting us such exciting concerts each night.
'Here's to a swift recovery. Sincerely, Brian Molko.
'Fans are advised to hold onto their tickets and await further news. We are hoping to continue the tour in Glasgow on Saturday and will keep you updated of any further changes.'
Regretful: He and guitarist and bassist Stefan Olsdal, 48, apologised for being 'repeat offenders' - four months after calling off a date in Greece due to an illness as well as numerous others due to a COVID outbreak
Back in July, the two-piece apologised to fans once again after being forced to cancel another show on their European tour, two hours before taking to the stage in Thessaloniki, Greece.
Taking to their social media. they penned: 'It is with great regret and sadness that due to illness within the band and subsequent doctors advice, we have to cancel our show at the Moni Lazariston in Thessaloniki this evening'.
The band who were due to perform at the 3,000 seat venue continued: 'We sincerely apologise for the disappointment this will cause, it pains us greatly to let you down, especially at such short notice'.
'By having a day's rest and recuperation, it will allow us to go ahead with tomorrow's show in Athens. You can get your tickets refunded for tonight at your point of
