Massive Attack Tour Cancelled Because of THIS Tragic Reason

Amid their humanitarian efforts, Massive Attack was hit with a tragedy prompting the cancellation of their tours.

The English Pop trio collective is canceling their upcoming tour because a member of the band has been battling a "serious illness."

Massive Attack Cancels Tour, Reason Revealed

Taking to Instagram recently, the band shared that one of their members is battling a serious illness.

"For the past few months, a member of Massive Attack has been contending with a serious illness. We're pleased to say that they are now in recovery," they explained.

Although the positive news is that the unnamed member is already in recovery, the band described the ongoing process to be "challenging."

In this regard, the band shared unfortunate news to their 237,000 Instagram followers as they announced the cancellation of their live shows scheduled in May, June, and July 2022.

"The band deeply regret any inconvenience or disappointment caused - particularly to the fans of the band with whom it's always a honour to engage, and to our production crew who, owing to other global events, have already had to wait so long to do what they do so well," Massive Attack furthered.

Massive Attack's Other Projects

Since the band announced that they would only be canceling tours from May to July, the band is still due to headline at the Connect Music Festival in Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre from August 26-28, 2022.

According to a statement released earlier this year by the festival, the band will perform at the festival along with The National, and The Chemical Brothers.

Massive Attack will take to the Grand Parade Stage on the first day; The Chemical Brothers will top the bill on the 27th, while The National will cap off the three-day festival on the 28th.

Connect Music Festival will also feature acts like Self Esteem, Mogwai, Little Simz, and Bombay Bicycle, among many others.

Last week, Massive Attack launched its humanitarian initiative for Ukraine war victims. The bands sold limited-edition artworks for £150 plus VAT.

Aside from the prints signed by frontman Robert Del Naja, the collector's item will also contain ten randomly selected hand-finished editions.

Proceeds of the sale will be donated to the Disasters Emergency Committee's Ukrainian humanitarian aid.