After the concert due to be played tonight at Wembley Arena was canceled, around lunchtime in UK a press statement was released which stated that Meat Loaf had a cyst on his vocal chords and that the remainder of the European tour between now and 29th November had been cancelled.
Below is an extract from the statement:
"After cancelling gigs in Manchester and Birmingham, it was announced on Tuesday that Meat Loaf had been diagnosed with an "inter-vocal cord cyst".
While most cysts of this type require surgery, voice therapy is usually conducted first to determine if it is necessary.
Doctors will determine in about four to six weeks what further course of action may be required.
In a statement, Meat Loaf said: "I was really looking forward to capping off a great year and celebrating the start of the holidays with the fans.
"But I have to do what the doctors tell me so I can look forward to healing and coming back strong in 2008.
"Let me dispel any rumours before they start - I will be back.""
Fans have also reported that e-mails have been sent from various ticketing agencies instructing them to return their tickets from where they bought them for a refund.
