PUNK pioneers The Damned have cancelled a string of shows after a "catastrophic event" at one of their homes.
They've been forced to pull the plug on three upcoming tour dates, telling fans they are "very sorry".
The band – currently made up of Rat Scabies, Captain Sensible, Dave Vanian, Paul Grey and Monty Oxymoron – will no longer perform in Seattle, Vancouver or Portland this week.
They shared the news in a statement posted to their official social media account on Tuesday.
It said: "We are very sorry to have to cancel our Seattle, Portland and Vancouver shows this weekend, due to an unexpected and catastrophic event at a member of The Damned's home.
"We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
"Refunds will be available for our two headline shows at your point of purchase."
A further update posted this afternoon said: "We're very grateful for your kind messages.
"Thankfully everyone is safe and well and no other dates are affected."
The band are scheduled to return to England next week for a gig in Blackpool before they head back to the U.S.
They're booked for a run of dates across the pond throughout August and September.
Next year they'll celebrate their 50th anniversary with a special show at OVO Arena Wembley in London on Friday April 11.
Announcing the show, they said: "We never thought we'd make it this far and neither did you…."
They add: "We haven't made up the set list as yet but with 50 years of catalogue to choose from, only the best songs from our chequered history will be performed – and with the passion and commitment all good music lovers deserve."
The announcement came just a few months after the death of founding member Brian James.
Born in Hammersmith, London, the iconic guitarist passed away peacefully in early March at the age of 70.
He was hailed as the writer of the first ever UK punk single New Rose.
After helping to form the Damned, Brian left to found Tanz Der Youth, before he formed The Lords of the New Church with Stiv Bators.
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