SHEFFIELD rockers Def Leppard have called off a string of North America tour dates due to "unforeseen personal matters".
A statement on their website said they "don't take cancelling shows lightly", but "life's commitments need to be the priority".
The band has cancelled the third leg of their North American tour – 23 dates, starting on Thursday and scheduled to end
on November 28 in Beaumont, Texas.
In their statement, the band said they "agonised" over the decision to call off the concerts.
They said: "We know how truly blessed we are to have such committed fans.
"Even if just a single concert, we don't take cancelling shows lightly."
Fans will receive automatic refunds if they purchased tickets via the phone, internet or Ticketmaster.
Otherwise refunds will be available at the point of purchase, organisers said.
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