Blink-182 cancels Las Vegas shows, citing drummer Travis Barker's blood clots

Jayme Deerwester | USA TODAY

Blink-182's Las Vegas residency has hit a health-induced hurdle, after just four shows.

"Friends, (drummer) Travis Barker is suffering from blood clots in both arms, and unfortunately cannot perform until cleared by his medical team. The situation is being closely monitored," the band announced in a statement posted on Twitter Friday.

This weekend's shows will be rescheduled, the statement said, adding that new dates will be posted on its website shortly and refunds will be made available to fans who can't make those new nights..

The punk-pop trio, known for songs like "All the Small Things" and "What's My Age Again" announced their "Kings of the Weekend" residency in March, and have only played four dates so far.

Blink-182 was scheduled to play next weekend and then return to Las Vegas' Palms Casino and Resort in late October after a summer break.

"Drumming is my life and it kills me that I can't perform for you guys this weekend," Barker, 42, told fans in the tweet. "I hope to be back as soon as I can."