Uriah Heep have been put in the unprecedented situation where they have been forced to cancel their European shows in February due to an important medical procedure that vocalist Bernie Shaw needs to get done.

Bernie Shaw explains: "I have had a medical issue for some time that has needed urgent attention. But due to our continuous touring schedule I have not been able to address this. Unfortunately it has come to a head and now I need to get this procedure done urgently to prevent the risk of further complications. This means that we are forced to cancel our European run in February which as any Uriah Heep fan knows is totally against our nature. I can only apologize to all our fans on behalf of myself and the band and we will be back to play for you very, very soon."

The band and management fully support Bernie on this and cannot wait to have him back on stage. They have many exciting shows already booked for 2017 and beyond.

The dates affected are as follows:

February 11, 2017 Leiden, Netherlands Gebr. De Nobel
February 12, 2017 Weert, Netherlands Bosuil
February 13, 2017 Lucerne, Switzerland
February 14, 2017 Bern, Switzerland Bierhubeli
February 16, 2017 Milan, Italy Live Club
February 17, 2017 Modena, Italy Vox Club
February 18, 2017 Florence, Italy Viper
February 19, 2017 Merano, Italy Bolzano
February 21, 2017 Barcelona, Spain Razzmatazz
February 22, 2017 Madrid, Spain BUT
February 23, 2017 Bilboa, Spain Santana 27

Refunds for tickets are available from the agents and outlets where originally purchased.

Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	Uriah Heep