Nickelback cancels tour; Kroeger has vocal cyst

The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Nickelback is canceling its summer tour after lead singer Chad Kroeger was diagnosed with an operable cyst on his voice box.

The band posted a statement and a video on its website Tuesday about canceling the rest of its 2015 No Fixed Address North American Tour.

Kroeger will have surgery in three weeks and will have to rest after, the band wrote in a statement. Ticket refunds will be available at the point of purchase.

Kroeger said he's "definitely not thrilled with the prospect of being silent for many weeks to come when I could be out there playing for our fans."

Nickelback plans to hit the road in Europe this fall. Their hits include How You Remind Me and Photograph.

Kroeger, 40, is married to singer Avril Lavigne, 30, who has been battling Lyme Disease.