Mogwai Forced To Cancel Remaining North American Tour Dates

Mogwai has been forced to cancel their North American tour due to the health problems of drummer Martin Bulloch.

The drummer was taken into the hospital almost immediately after the band’s performance at All Tomorrow’s Parties in upstate New York after having issues with his pacemaker. 

“I've been having some problems with my pacemaker for the duration of the tour and it unfortunately culminated in me being sent to the emergency room,” stated Bulloch via the band’s official website.

“The doctors there initially thought I would have to have corrective surgery at a larger hospital nearer NYC but I have been given the all clear to travel home on the understanding that I go straight to my cardiologist on arrival back in Scotland,” he continued.

“Tbh, I'm really bummed about having to go home and feel for the folk who had bought tickets for our upcoming shows but I can honestly say it would be almost impossible for me to carry on at this point as my pacemaker has broken skin and the surrounding area has become infected.”

The dates will be rescheduled for some time in 2009.