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Slipknot pull out of Reading And Leeds Festivals

Slipknot

Slipknot

Masked rockers withdraw after injury

Slipknot have pulled out of this weekend's (August 22-24) Reading And Leeds Festivals after drummer Joey Jordison broke his ankle.

The band issued a statement today (August 20) stating that they have withdrawn from the English festivals, as well as previously scheduled appearances at Austria's 2 Days A Week festival (28) and Germany's Area 4 festival (29).

In the statement the band said that Jordison had been advised to rest for four to six weeks following his injury.

Slipknot announced details of a UK tour, set to begin on December 1, earlier today. They are still scheduled to play the dates.

NME.COM will be bringing you live coverage straight from both sites of the Reading And Leeds Festivals 2008. For the latest news, blogs, pictures and video interviews head to the Reading And Leeds Festivals index now.

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the_royal_wee 

Aug 20, 2008

my. day. ruined. they are ludicrous live. gutted.

Problematique 

Aug 20, 2008

Damn, I wonder if Weezer are still willing to play....

mcrlover4eva 

Aug 21, 2008

omg - i hope he gets better soon!!!! i'll be happy when they are touring again with a unhurt joey

gemo2323 

Aug 21, 2008

That's so awful, they are geniuses and Joey is one of the best drummers around at the moment. Hope he has a speedy recovery.

Trashy Chick 

Aug 21, 2008

I hope Joey feels better soon - was so looking forward to seeing them but will be worth waiting till December!Fingers crossed for Weezer - always brilliant at Leeds!

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