Slaves postpone rest of UK tour

Punk rock band Slaves have announced they have had to postpone the rest of their UK tour, after drummer Isaac Holman dislocated his shoulder.

The 23-year-old has issued a statement saying: "The doctor said I can't drum for the next few weeks or there is a good chance it will come out again and cause some serious long term damage".

Isaac along with bandmate Laurie Vincent are performing at tonight's Mercury Awards, with Joel from Wolf Alice stepping in to drum.

The band say the dates will be rescheduled.

Isaac said in a statement: "Hello everybody. As some of you may know I dislocated my shoulder whilst performing the other night."

"I went to hospital and they put it back in for me but I am now in a sling and do not have much mobility in my arm.

"The doctor said I can't drum for the next few weeks or there is a good chance it will come out again and cause some serious long term damage.

"All your tickets will still be valid and we will all have a very nice time together, just not yet. I'm very sorry. Totally gutted but I guess this happens doesn't it. Love to you all. Isaac xxx"

The rescheduled dates are as follows:

10th Jan - Leeds O2 Academy - Venue upgrade due to demand - Re arranged date / Tickets valid

11th Jan - Glasgow O2 ABC - Re arranged date - Tickets still valid

12th Jan - Liverpool O2 Academy - Re arranged date - Tickets still valid

14th Jan - London O2 Forum - - Re arranged date - Tickets still valid

15th Jan - Manchester O2 Ritz - Re arranged date - Tickets still valid

16th Jan - Manchester O2 Ritz - Additional show added due to phenomenal demand

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