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Has Tokio Hotel singer Bill Kaulitz ruined his voice?
Hamburg – It is most awful thing that could happen.
Tokio Hotel singer Bill Kaulitz (18) has to be operated for a cyst on his vocal cords.
He is not allowed to sing, all shows have been cancelled. A catastrophe for the band.
How could it get this far?
Since he was 11 Bill has been singing Rock songs on stage, demanding a lot of his voice.
In last year alone he played 43 concerts without giving himself a break.
“Not everyone can just demand so much of his voice”, tells Dr. Thomas Disselbeck (50). “When you sing a lot, you have a big chance of developing this cyst. Also strong intense singing, high notes and frequent singing can result in damage of the vocal cords.”
Did Bill ruin his voice?
“Bill already has vocal therapy for many years and since 3 years he is warming up his voice before a concert for at least 30 minutes,” tells producer and manager David Jost. “But during the concert itself he wants to go with his feeling and let his emotions out, he then has to watch that he doesn’t demand toi much of his voice.”
Bill is not the first Rockstar with problems on his vocal cords. Also Justin Timberlake (27) has had surgery in 2005 for a cyst on his vocal cords and wasn’t allowed to sing or speak after that for weeks.
The 125.000 ticket owners are shocked after hearing the news about Bill’s operation.
After cancelling the concert in Dortmund, more than 100 shocked fans that have been there since more than a week in the Westfalenhalle went home.
An eyewitness tells: “There was much sadness and tears but most of them have made peace with it.”
How is Bill right now?
David Jost: “He is in bed taking medication to keep his vocal cords down. The doctors can’t operate yet because he has taken aspirin in the days before against headaches. This medication has to get out of his blood system first. It can lead to complications otherwise during surgery.”
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No operation for Bill yet.
tokiohotelus on March 26, 2008 @ 8:28 am
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Bill Kaulitz will apparently not be operated yet.
The singer had taken an Aspirin pill and will now need to wait a few days.
The vocal-cord surgery of the Tokio Hotel singer Bill Kaulitz had to be postponed as a precaution. As the “Bild” newspaper reported in its Wednesday edition, the doctors had decided to wait with the operation as the 18 year old had taken an Aspirin pill. The blood thinning effects of the drug must first break down in his body otherwise complications could come up during the surgery.
As announced on Tuesday, Bill Kaulitz suffers a cyst on his vocal cords which must be surgically removed. The sold-out European tour with concerts in Italy, Sweden, Slovenia, Serbia, Finland, Denmark and Norway had to be cancelled at short notice. After the operation, Bill will need to recover several weeks to avoid long-term health damage.
(APA)
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ZDF Report on Tour cancellation & Bill’s health
tokiohotelus on March 25, 2008 @ 11:31 am
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ZDF Report
Host: Since weeks many fans of the German band Tokio Hotel are worrying about singer Bill Kaulitz.
Because of an infection on his vocal cords, he is in treatment, now it’s clear that he has to have surgery.
We have had contact with the manager, David Jost, just before the show and got the latest info through the mail.
It was a real shock for Bill and the other members from Tokio Hotel.
After an infection on his vocal cords, now a dangerous cyst has developed, he has to go to the hospital, an operation on his vocal cords should save his voice.
What a disaster for the young star.
He clearly hasn’t given his voice a rest from beginning till their big break, from America to France the boys have rocked the stage.
There Europe tour now has to be cancelled, the manager tells.
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David Jost: “If Bill would have finished the tour with a cyst it could have damaged his voice forever.”
For his fans it is a big shock, Bill is the famous frontman of Tokio Hotel, a superstar and not just for teenagers.
His band is now very successful and go from concert to concert and win prizes like the “Goldene Kamera”, the “NRJ Award” and the “Echo”.
Bill’s problems with his voice is hitting them very hard.
David Jost: “The complete band is discouraged because of it. Bill of course fears the operation. Tom, Georg and Gustav try to support him the best they can.”
The exact date for the operation isn’t known yet. Even in a good case scenario Bill’s treatment could take weeks. If the concerts after that will be played is still open to discussion.
Tickets can be returned.
To Bill’s fans only one thing matters: that their idol will be healthy again soon.
Host: “We hope he will be.”
ZDF
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ATTENTION: Rest of tour cancelled!
tokiohotelus on March 25, 2008 @ 5:15 am
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ATTENTION: Rest of tour cancelled!
News from RTL.de this morning -
Confirmed: Bill has a cyst on his vocal chords
Confirmed: The rest of the 1000 Hotels Tour is cancelled.
Confirmed: Second American tour cancelled.
Confirmed: Bill does require surgery.
Further concerts called off
According to media reports, Bill has to undergo an operation on his vocal cords. Due to an infection, a fluid filled cyst had formed that has to be removed. This operation is routine which is done daily in many Throat-Nose-Ear clinics and will be done under a full anesthesia which only lasts about 20-25min. The danger that the voice gets permanently worse during/after the operation is very low. However, you need to rest your voice for at least a week after the operation and further weeks to recover. The rest of the current European tour and the US tour in April don’t look like it’ll take place.
Tokio Hotel’s manager and producer David Jost hopes: “that the fans will understand that Bill’s health has to be put first.”
We will put further and definite information about Bill’s health and tour reschedule dates here as soon as possible.
- Translated by Lenny
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You can discuss more about this whole saga with others here. Please be praying for Bill and the rest of them.
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Even MORE troubling news from Bild.de
tokiohotelus on March 24, 2008 @ 9:31 pm
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Tokio Bill
Doctors remove cyst from his throat.
- Translated by Lenny
By Mark Pittelkau
Hamburg - Did he put his health at stake for his fans?
Singer Bill Kaulitz [18] of Germany’s most successful rock band “Tokio Hotel” [”Monsoon”] has to undergo a larynx operation!
The doctors diagnosed a cyst on one of his vocal cords which must be removed right away. Without surgery, Bill’s voice could be affected so badly that he could or may never be able to sing again.
The completely sold out European tour with performances in Italy, Sweden, Slovenia, Serbia, Finland, Denmark, Norway and one in Dortmund had to be cancelled.
A MAJOR SHOCK FOR MILLIONS OF FANS IN THE WHOLE WORLD!
“Bill was already in medical treatment last week due to an inflammation of the larynx [Laryngitis],” says Tokio Hotel producer and manager David Jost. “A further examination revealed that a swelling had developed on one of the vocal chords, which makes it impossible for the imflammation to heal. The cyst has to be removed in a surgery this week.”
How can a cyst as such develop?
“Most times a thickening of the vocal cords; a so-called Singers-knot develops when the voice is strained too much,” says ENT physician Dr. Julia Vent from the University Hospital of Cologne. “If the singer sings too loud or with the wrong pressure, a thickening can develop. Especially if the vocal cords have already been weakened from and infection. A cyst on the larynx is a small fluid-filled bubble. The surgery is done by inserting a pipe through the mouth. Under a microscope, the cyst is removed with a tiny sharp scissor.”
After the operation Bill has to recover for severeal weeks to avoid long-term damage to the vocal cords.
Producer David Jost: “We hope that the fans will understand that Bill’s health has to be put first.“
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Troubling news from Bild.de…
tokiohotelus on March 23, 2008 @ 7:01 am
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Bild.de: Fans are worrying about Bill
Fans are shocked! Will Bill’s voice not recover?
Millions of fans are craving for Tokio Hotel’s lead singer Bill Kaulitz. Again concerts in Europe have to be cancelled. The infection seems to be worse than expected.
Producer David Jost tells: “In the last week Bill has been flown back to Germany immediatly. There he was treated by German specialists, and until he is totally healthy he will stay in bed.”
Tokio Hotel singer Bill Kaulitz is being treated for an infection on his vocal cords.
The fans are really worrying since so many concerts already had to be cancelled because of the illness.
After the cancellation in Geneva, Lisbon, Madrid and Douai also the concerts in Turin, Rome and Bologna had to be cancelled.
In several fan forums the rumour goes that Bill was crying because his voice was failing him.
Days before the concerts they were in front of the hall just to hear this shocking news! Some girls were so shocked they even spoke about suicide.
The infection could even lead to permanent damage.
If the concert in Dortmund is gonna be cancelled or not isn’t clear yet.
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This is just scary and terrible…
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Tour Schedule (Updates/Cancellations/Rescheduling)
tokiohotelus on March 22, 2008 @ 10:05 pm
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Tour Schedule (Updates/Cancellations/Rescheduling)
In light of the numerous recent newly added dates, cancellations, rescheduling, etc, here is the entire tour list from coast-to-coast as we have it right now on this date.
It’s been a bit confusing, so hopefully this helps out people who are wondering about their concert. If you see any mistakes, have any updates or would like to point out changes to be made, do so in a comment.
2008 North American Tour
» February 9th, 2008
Montreal, Canada [Buy tickets;; SOLD-OUT]
» February 10th, 2008
Toronto, Canada [Buy tickets;; SOLD-OUT]
» February 15th, 2008
Hollywood, California [Buy tickets;; Call box office - 310 278 9457 at The Roxy to purchase.]
» February 16th, 2008
Anaheim, California [Buy tickets;;] - Cancelled
» February 18th, 2008
New York City, New York [Buy tickets;; Starts Jan. 23rd]
» February 19th, 2008
New York City, New York [Buy tickets;;]
2008 North American Tour Part 2
» April 17th, 2008
Detroit, Michigan [Buy tickets;;]
» April 18th, 2008
Chicago, Illinois [Buy tickets;;]
» April 20th, 2008
Cleveland, Ohio [Buy Tickets;;]
» April 23rd, 2008
Toronto, Canada [Buy Tickets;;]
» April 25th, 2008
Montreal, Canada [Buy Tickets;;]
» April 26th, 2008
Montreal, Canada [Buy Tickets;;]
» April 30th, 2008
Boston, Massachussetts [Buy Tickets;;]
» May 1st, 2008
Washington, DC [Buy Tickets;;]
2008 European Tour
» March 3rd, 2008
Bruxelles, Belgium [Buy tickets;; Starts Nov. 24th] - SOLD OUT
» March 4th, 2008
Rotterdam, The Nederland [Buy tickets] - SOLD OUT
» March 6th, 2008
Strassbourg, France [Buy tickets;; Starts Nov. 23th] - SOLD OUT
» March 7th, 2008
Luxembourg, Luxembourg [Buy tickets] - SOLD OUT
» March 9th, 2008
Paris, France [Buy tickets;; Starts Nov. 23th] - SOLD OUT
» March 10th, 2008
Paris, France [Buy tickets;;] - SOLD OUT
» March 11th, 2008
Dijon, France [Buy tickets;;] - SOLD OUT
» March 13th, 2008
Montpellier, France [Buy tickets;; Starts Nov. 23th] - SOLD OUT
» March 14th, 2008
Marseille, France [Buy tickets;; Starts Nov. 23th] - SOLD OUT
» March 16th, 2008
Lisbon, Portugal [Buy tickets] - Cancelled & Rescheduled to June 29th
» March 18th, 2008
Madrid, Spain [Buy tickets;; Starts Nov. 26th] - SOLD OUT - Cancelled
» March 20th, 2008
Douai, France [Buy tickets;; Starts Dec. 20th] - Cancelled
» March 21st, 2008
Geneva, Switzerland [Buy tickets] - SOLD OUT! - Cancelled & Rescheduled to July 12th
» March 23rd, 2008
Torino, Italy [Buy tickets] - SOLD OUT - Cancelled
» March 25th, 2008
Rome, Italy [Buy tickets] - SOLD OUT - Cancelled & Rescheduled to July 6th
» March 26th, 2008
Bologna, Italy [Buy tickets] - SOLD OUT - Cancelled
» March 28th, 2008
Ljubljana, Hala Tivoli (Slovenia) [Buy tickets]
» March 29th, 2008
Belgrad, Serbia [Buy Tickets]
» March 31st, 2008
Dortmund, Germany [Buy tickets]
» April 2nd, 2008
Copenhagen, Valby Hallen (Denmark) [Buy Tickets] - SOLD OUT
» April 4th, 2008
Stockholm, Sweden [Buy tickets] - SOLD OUT
» April 5th, 2008
Helsinki, Finland [Buy tickets] - SOLD OUT
» April 7th, 2008
Oslo, Norway [Buy tickets]
» April 8th, 2008
Aalborg, Denmark [Buy tickets]
» July 6th, 2008
Rome, Italy [Buy tickets;;] - SOLD OUT
Festivals / Open air
» June 1st, 2008
Rock in Rio festival, Lisboa [Buy tickets;;]
» June 14th, 2008
Nijmegen, The Netherlands [Buy tickets;;]
» June 21th, 2008
Parc de Prince, France [Buy tickets;;]
» June 28th, 2008
Rock in Rio Festival, Madrid [Buy tickets;;]
» June 29th, 2008
Lisbon, Portugal
» July 13th, 2008
Werchter Boutique Festival, Belgium [Buy tickets;;]
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Torino Cancelled.
tokiohotelus on March 21, 2008 @ 12:31 am
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Concert in Torino cancelled.
After medical indication, the concert in Torino is cancelled due to Bill’s illness.
The band deeply regrets this decision.
Tom: “Bill has tried everything to recover in time, but without success. Althrough we have tried everything, we feel responsible and are incredibly sorry for our fans. The concert was sold out in a few hours and now we aren’t able to go on stage!”
Bill is still under medical treatment, and you will be kept up to date about the dates in Rome and Bologna (which are still confirmed at the moment) and the cancelled show in Torino.
source: tokiohotel.it
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North American tour #2 ticket info
tokiohotelus on March 19, 2008 @ 8:20 pm
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Ticket info for North American tour #2
Tickets for the Montreal show on April 25th have just gone on sale at $30. Click here to order your tickets!
Tickets for the Toronto show go on sale Saturday, March 29, at 10:00 AM through Ticketmaster.
Here you can also find the announcement video for the Canadian dates!
Detroit tickets go on sale Fri, 3/21 at 10:00 am EST here.
Chicago tickets go on sale Sat, 3/22 at 10:00 am CST here.
Washington tickets go on sale Thur, 3/20 at 10am EDT through www.930.com.
You can see the post concerning the new North American tour here.
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New North American Tour dates! Update: 3/20
tokiohotelus on March 19, 2008 @ 7:49 pm
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New North American Tour dates!
April 17 - Detroit (Michigan) - State Theater (The Fillmore Detroit) (Buy Tickets - On Sale Fri, 3/21 at 10:00 am EST)
April 18 - Chicago (Illinois) - House of Blues (Buy Tickets - On Sale Sat, 3/22 at 10:00 am CST)
April 20 - Cleveland (Ohio) - House of Blues
April 23 - Toronto (Canada) - Sound Academy
April 25 - Montreal (Canada) - Metropolis - SOLD OUT!
April 26 - Montreal (Canada) - Metropolis
April 30 - Boston (Massachusetts) - Lowell Memorial Auditorium
May 1 - Washington, DC - 930 Nightclub
source: buzznet
To discuss the new NA tour, go here!
In last year alone he played 43 concerts without giving himself a break.
tokiohotelus on March 26, 2008 @ 8:28 am
Bill Kaulitz will apparently not be operated yet.
The singer had taken an Aspirin pill and will now need to wait a few days.
The vocal-cord surgery of the Tokio Hotel singer Bill Kaulitz had to be postponed as a precaution. As the “Bild” newspaper reported in its Wednesday edition, the doctors had decided to wait with the operation as the 18 year old had taken an Aspirin pill. The blood thinning effects of the drug must first break down in his body otherwise complications could come up during the surgery.
As announced on Tuesday, Bill Kaulitz suffers a cyst on his vocal cords which must be surgically removed. The sold-out European tour with concerts in Italy, Sweden, Slovenia, Serbia, Finland, Denmark and Norway had to be cancelled at short notice. After the operation, Bill will need to recover several weeks to avoid long-term health damage.
(APA)
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tokiohotelus on March 25, 2008 @ 11:31 am
ZDF Report
Host: Since weeks many fans of the German band Tokio Hotel are worrying about singer Bill Kaulitz.
Because of an infection on his vocal cords, he is in treatment, now it’s clear that he has to have surgery.
We have had contact with the manager, David Jost, just before the show and got the latest info through the mail.
It was a real shock for Bill and the other members from Tokio Hotel.
After an infection on his vocal cords, now a dangerous cyst has developed, he has to go to the hospital, an operation on his vocal cords should save his voice.
What a disaster for the young star.
He clearly hasn’t given his voice a rest from beginning till their big break, from America to France the boys have rocked the stage.
There Europe tour now has to be cancelled, the manager tells.
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David Jost: “If Bill would have finished the tour with a cyst it could have damaged his voice forever.”
For his fans it is a big shock, Bill is the famous frontman of Tokio Hotel, a superstar and not just for teenagers.
His band is now very successful and go from concert to concert and win prizes like the “Goldene Kamera”, the “NRJ Award” and the “Echo”.
Bill’s problems with his voice is hitting them very hard.
David Jost: “The complete band is discouraged because of it. Bill of course fears the operation. Tom, Georg and Gustav try to support him the best they can.”
The exact date for the operation isn’t known yet. Even in a good case scenario Bill’s treatment could take weeks. If the concerts after that will be played is still open to discussion.
Tickets can be returned.
To Bill’s fans only one thing matters: that their idol will be healthy again soon.
Host: “We hope he will be.”
ZDF
[MEGAUPLOAD - 25.03.08]
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tokiohotelus on March 25, 2008 @ 5:15 am
ATTENTION: Rest of tour cancelled!
News from RTL.de this morning -
Confirmed: Bill has a cyst on his vocal chords
Confirmed: The rest of the 1000 Hotels Tour is cancelled.
Confirmed: Second American tour cancelled.
Confirmed: Bill does require surgery.
Further concerts called off
According to media reports, Bill has to undergo an operation on his vocal cords. Due to an infection, a fluid filled cyst had formed that has to be removed. This operation is routine which is done daily in many Throat-Nose-Ear clinics and will be done under a full anesthesia which only lasts about 20-25min. The danger that the voice gets permanently worse during/after the operation is very low. However, you need to rest your voice for at least a week after the operation and further weeks to recover. The rest of the current European tour and the US tour in April don’t look like it’ll take place.
Tokio Hotel’s manager and producer David Jost hopes: “that the fans will understand that Bill’s health has to be put first.”
We will put further and definite information about Bill’s health and tour reschedule dates here as soon as possible.
- Translated by Lenny
source:
You can discuss more about this whole saga with others here. Please be praying for Bill and the rest of them.
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tokiohotelus on March 24, 2008 @ 9:31 pm
Tokio Bill
Doctors remove cyst from his throat.
- Translated by Lenny
By Mark Pittelkau
Hamburg - Did he put his health at stake for his fans?
Singer Bill Kaulitz [18] of Germany’s most successful rock band “Tokio Hotel” [”Monsoon”] has to undergo a larynx operation!
The doctors diagnosed a cyst on one of his vocal cords which must be removed right away. Without surgery, Bill’s voice could be affected so badly that he could or may never be able to sing again.
The completely sold out European tour with performances in Italy, Sweden, Slovenia, Serbia, Finland, Denmark, Norway and one in Dortmund had to be cancelled.
A MAJOR SHOCK FOR MILLIONS OF FANS IN THE WHOLE WORLD!
“Bill was already in medical treatment last week due to an inflammation of the larynx [Laryngitis],” says Tokio Hotel producer and manager David Jost. “A further examination revealed that a swelling had developed on one of the vocal chords, which makes it impossible for the imflammation to heal. The cyst has to be removed in a surgery this week.”
How can a cyst as such develop?
“Most times a thickening of the vocal cords; a so-called Singers-knot develops when the voice is strained too much,” says ENT physician Dr. Julia Vent from the University Hospital of Cologne. “If the singer sings too loud or with the wrong pressure, a thickening can develop. Especially if the vocal cords have already been weakened from and infection. A cyst on the larynx is a small fluid-filled bubble. The surgery is done by inserting a pipe through the mouth. Under a microscope, the cyst is removed with a tiny sharp scissor.”
After the operation Bill has to recover for severeal weeks to avoid long-term damage to the vocal cords.
Producer David Jost: “We hope that the fans will understand that Bill’s health has to be put first.“
source:
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tokiohotelus on March 23, 2008 @ 7:01 am
Bild.de: Fans are worrying about Bill
Fans are shocked! Will Bill’s voice not recover?
Millions of fans are craving for Tokio Hotel’s lead singer Bill Kaulitz. Again concerts in Europe have to be cancelled. The infection seems to be worse than expected.
Producer David Jost tells: “In the last week Bill has been flown back to Germany immediatly. There he was treated by German specialists, and until he is totally healthy he will stay in bed.”
Tokio Hotel singer Bill Kaulitz is being treated for an infection on his vocal cords.
The fans are really worrying since so many concerts already had to be cancelled because of the illness.
After the cancellation in Geneva, Lisbon, Madrid and Douai also the concerts in Turin, Rome and Bologna had to be cancelled.
In several fan forums the rumour goes that Bill was crying because his voice was failing him.
Days before the concerts they were in front of the hall just to hear this shocking news! Some girls were so shocked they even spoke about suicide.
The infection could even lead to permanent damage.
If the concert in Dortmund is gonna be cancelled or not isn’t clear yet.
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This is just scary and terrible…
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tokiohotelus on March 22, 2008 @ 10:05 pm
Tour Schedule (Updates/Cancellations/Rescheduling)
In light of the numerous recent newly added dates, cancellations, rescheduling, etc, here is the entire tour list from coast-to-coast as we have it right now on this date.
It’s been a bit confusing, so hopefully this helps out people who are wondering about their concert. If you see any mistakes, have any updates or would like to point out changes to be made, do so in a comment.
» February 9th, 2008
Montreal, Canada [Buy tickets;; SOLD-OUT]
» February 10th, 2008
Toronto, Canada [Buy tickets;; SOLD-OUT]
» February 15th, 2008
Hollywood, California [Buy tickets;; Call box office - 310 278 9457 at The Roxy to purchase.]
» February 16th, 2008
Anaheim, California [Buy tickets;;] - Cancelled
» February 18th, 2008
New York City, New York [Buy tickets;; Starts Jan. 23rd]
» February 19th, 2008
New York City, New York [Buy tickets;;]
» April 17th, 2008
Detroit, Michigan [Buy tickets;;]
» April 18th, 2008
Chicago, Illinois [Buy tickets;;]
» April 20th, 2008
Cleveland, Ohio [Buy Tickets;;]
» April 23rd, 2008
Toronto, Canada [Buy Tickets;;]
» April 25th, 2008
Montreal, Canada [Buy Tickets;;]
» April 26th, 2008
Montreal, Canada [Buy Tickets;;]
» April 30th, 2008
Boston, Massachussetts [Buy Tickets;;]
» May 1st, 2008
Washington, DC [Buy Tickets;;]
» March 3rd, 2008
Bruxelles, Belgium [Buy tickets;; Starts Nov. 24th] - SOLD OUT
» March 4th, 2008
Rotterdam, The Nederland [Buy tickets] - SOLD OUT
» March 6th, 2008
Strassbourg, France [Buy tickets;; Starts Nov. 23th] - SOLD OUT
» March 7th, 2008
Luxembourg, Luxembourg [Buy tickets] - SOLD OUT
» March 9th, 2008
Paris, France [Buy tickets;; Starts Nov. 23th] - SOLD OUT
» March 10th, 2008
Paris, France [Buy tickets;;] - SOLD OUT
» March 11th, 2008
Dijon, France [Buy tickets;;] - SOLD OUT
» March 13th, 2008
Montpellier, France [Buy tickets;; Starts Nov. 23th] - SOLD OUT
» March 14th, 2008
Marseille, France [Buy tickets;; Starts Nov. 23th] - SOLD OUT
» March 16th, 2008
Lisbon, Portugal [Buy tickets] - Cancelled & Rescheduled to June 29th
» March 18th, 2008
Madrid, Spain [Buy tickets;; Starts Nov. 26th] - SOLD OUT - Cancelled
» March 20th, 2008
Douai, France [Buy tickets;; Starts Dec. 20th] - Cancelled
» March 21st, 2008
Geneva, Switzerland [Buy tickets] - SOLD OUT! - Cancelled & Rescheduled to July 12th
» March 23rd, 2008
Torino, Italy [Buy tickets] - SOLD OUT - Cancelled
» March 25th, 2008
Rome, Italy [Buy tickets] - SOLD OUT - Cancelled & Rescheduled to July 6th
» March 26th, 2008
Bologna, Italy [Buy tickets] - SOLD OUT - Cancelled
» March 28th, 2008
Ljubljana, Hala Tivoli (Slovenia) [Buy tickets]
» March 29th, 2008
Belgrad, Serbia [Buy Tickets]
» March 31st, 2008
Dortmund, Germany [Buy tickets]
» April 2nd, 2008
Copenhagen, Valby Hallen (Denmark) [Buy Tickets] - SOLD OUT
» April 4th, 2008
Stockholm, Sweden [Buy tickets] - SOLD OUT
» April 5th, 2008
Helsinki, Finland [Buy tickets] - SOLD OUT
» April 7th, 2008
Oslo, Norway [Buy tickets]
» April 8th, 2008
Aalborg, Denmark [Buy tickets]
» July 6th, 2008
Rome, Italy [Buy tickets;;] - SOLD OUT
» June 1st, 2008
Rock in Rio festival, Lisboa [Buy tickets;;]
» June 14th, 2008
Nijmegen, The Netherlands [Buy tickets;;]
» June 21th, 2008
Parc de Prince, France [Buy tickets;;]
» June 28th, 2008
Rock in Rio Festival, Madrid [Buy tickets;;]
» June 29th, 2008
Lisbon, Portugal
» July 13th, 2008
Werchter Boutique Festival, Belgium [Buy tickets;;]
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tokiohotelus on March 21, 2008 @ 12:31 am
Concert in Torino cancelled.
After medical indication, the concert in Torino is cancelled due to Bill’s illness.
The band deeply regrets this decision.
Tom: “Bill has tried everything to recover in time, but without success. Althrough we have tried everything, we feel responsible and are incredibly sorry for our fans. The concert was sold out in a few hours and now we aren’t able to go on stage!”
Bill is still under medical treatment, and you will be kept up to date about the dates in Rome and Bologna (which are still confirmed at the moment) and the cancelled show in Torino.
source: tokiohotel.it
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tokiohotelus on March 19, 2008 @ 8:20 pm
Ticket info for North American tour #2
Tickets for the Montreal show on April 25th have just gone on sale at $30. Click here to order your tickets!
Tickets for the Toronto show go on sale Saturday, March 29, at 10:00 AM through Ticketmaster.
Here you can also find the announcement video for the Canadian dates!
Detroit tickets go on sale Fri, 3/21 at 10:00 am EST here.
Chicago tickets go on sale Sat, 3/22 at 10:00 am CST here.
Washington tickets go on sale Thur, 3/20 at 10am EDT through www.930.com.
You can see the post concerning the new North American tour here.
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tokiohotelus on March 19, 2008 @ 7:49 pm
New North American Tour dates!
April 17 - Detroit (Michigan) - State Theater (The Fillmore Detroit) (Buy Tickets - On Sale Fri, 3/21 at 10:00 am EST)
April 18 - Chicago (Illinois) - House of Blues (Buy Tickets - On Sale Sat, 3/22 at 10:00 am CST)
April 20 - Cleveland (Ohio) - House of Blues
April 23 - Toronto (Canada) - Sound Academy
April 25 - Montreal (Canada) - Metropolis - SOLD OUT!
April 26 - Montreal (Canada) - Metropolis
April 30 - Boston (Massachusetts) - Lowell Memorial Auditorium
May 1 - Washington, DC - 930 Nightclub
source: buzznet
To discuss the new NA tour, go here!
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