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Punk Rock Legends Cancel Tour Hours Before It Began Due to Vocalist’s Worsening Medical Issues

Chicago punk rockers Alkaline Trio have canceled the remainder of their 2026 European tour due to frontman Matt Skiba’s health.

By Stephen Andrew Galiher

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Longtime punk rockers Alkaline Trio have had to cancel the rest of their 2026 European tour the day they were to start a run in the United Kingdom.

In a statement shared on social media, the band explained that the cause of the cancellation is due to “medical issues” with frontman Matt Skiba. “We are immensely sorry, but we must cancel our dates in England,” the band’s message explained, “including tonight’s show in Birmingham, due to medical issues Matt has been suffering from that have worsened.”

The band went on to share, “He’s gonna be okay but needs to be treated stateside as soon as possible. We........

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