TYPE O NEGATIVE have been forced to postpone their US tour with AMORPHIS that was slated to kick off in October. Here is the official announcement from the band’s management:

“During a recent medical exam, undisclosed anomalies were discovered and it was suggested that Peter Steele, lead singer, bassist and songwriter, undergo further tests.

“As a firm timetable for the tests and the subsequent results is indeterminable, it has been decided to postpone the fall tour to a later date when there will be no foreseeable conflicts with scheduling.

“In the meantime Type O Negative continues to work on the forthcoming release, the first for new label SPV, due in 2005.”