U2 cancel German show after Bono suffers a "complete loss of voice"

Irish rockers U2 have been forced to cancel their show in Germany recently after frontman Bono reportedly suffered a “complete loss of voice” just a few songs in.

Just a few days ago, U2 kicked off the European leg of their Experience + Innocence Tour, which has so far kept them busy for the majority of the year. However, the group’s second show in Germany was cut short yesterday after Bono lost his voice after the show began.

As the BBC reports, the group had just wrapped up a performance of ‘Red Flag Day’ when it became clear that something was wrong with the U2 frontman’s voice.

“During the fourth song, ‘Red Flag Day’, Bono’s voice deteriorated massively,” explained concertgoer Paul Jones. “He said it was something to do with the smoke that was set off.”

Videos from the venue also show Bono appearing quite helpless as he attempted to work out what was going on, calling the venue a “giant cigar” due to the smoke machines being used, and explaining that his voice was beginning to suffer.

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“I’m sure this is not a big, big problem – but I’m going to have to do something.” Bono explained to the crowd. “If people want to go home, that’s fine – we’ll play another show for you another time.”

The band soon took to the Internet to explain the situation, posting a statement on their website to apologise for the abrupt cancellation.

“We’re so sorry for tonight’s cancellation,” U2 wrote. “Bono was in great form and great voice prior to the show and we were all looking forward to the second night in Berlin, but after a few songs, he suffered a complete loss of voice.”

“We don’t know what has happened and we’re taking medical advice.”

Both the band and venue have promised that another show will be announced to try and make up for the cancellation, but no further information has been provided yet.