The Darkness Deny European Tour Cancellation Rumours

British band The Darkness issued a statement on their official website on November 1st in an attempt to quash rumours that their frontman, Justin Hawkins, had badly injured his hand, jeopardizing plans for an upcoming tour. The New Musical Express had reported that Hawkins had been hospitalized with a badly damaged hand, forcing the band to search for a rent-a-guitarist for their tour of Europe.

The Darkness' website claims that Justin did cut his hand, but that it will heal in time for Hawkins to fully rock out with his bandmates, and that there is "absolutely no danger" of scuttling the tour. Justin will also be available for the recording of the 20th anniversary version of the Band-Aid single.