Experimental rock artist Dylan Carlson has cancelled his European tour after being hospitalized for an infection on September 8th. The artist is currently receiving treatment in Berlin, where he was originally scheduled to perform until this announcement.

Berlin – i have to cancel tonight’s show. i’m sorry it’s so last minute, was hoping somehow I wouldn’t be too sick to play tonight…I was wrong.

sorry to all those who were planning on coming down tonight.

— Dylan Carlson (@drcarlsonalbion) September 8, 2018

Carlson had just finished performing a show in Hamburg, Germany the night before, after performing 5 shows across the continent prior to this cancellation. The artist wrapped up a North American tour in August, in support for his latest album release Conquistador.

Sargent House Europe, who represents Carlson stated that he may have to cancel future shows however, they “will let everyone know as soon as we find out the status from the doctor.” Carlson is currently scheduled to play a few shows with his band Earth in October, beginning in Portland, Oregon.

Due to illness these Dylan Carlson shows are cancelled
May have to cancel more – will let everyone know as soon as we find out the status from the doctor

SEP 09 Dresden, DE @ Scheune
SEP 10 Prague, CZ @ Altenburg 1964@drcarlsonalbion @earthseattle pic.twitter.com/1luNz7LMOS

— Sargent House Europe (@SargentHouseEU) September 9, 2018

The guitarist gave some background as to why he has been hospitalized, explaining that he experienced liver failure in 2010 and was diagnosed with hepatitis B. “In(sic) 2010 I had liver failure,” Carlson explained on Twitter.”And was diagnosed with hepatitis B ‘wild type’, but the doctors here are saying there may now be something else going on in addition to that (currently awaiting more test results).”

still in hospital in berlin 😞 thank you for all yr well wishes
after much thought and deliberation, I will have to cancel the rest of my european/UK tour.
due to my liver issues I had a gallstone pass leading to an internal infection and high fever.
in 2010 I had liver failure pic.twitter.com/bdacy8Z183

— Dylan Carlson (@drcarlsonalbion) September 10, 2018

and was diagnosed with hepatitis B ‘wild type’, but the doctors here are saying there may now be something else going on in addition to that (currently awaiting more test results). I will have to take some time to rest and recuperate. I am very sorry to do this;

— Dylan Carlson (@drcarlsonalbion) September 10, 2018

He also explained that this was extremely urgent and that he would not have cancelled his tour unless it was serious. “Those(sic) who know me well know that cancelling shows has never been an option for me, until now,” Elaborated. “Thank(sic) you for all your concern, and i’m sorry for missin out on playin music for you all.”

those who know me well know that cancelling shows has never been an option for me, until now. thank you for all your concern, and i’m sorry for missin out on playin music for you all
drc

— Dylan Carlson (@drcarlsonalbion) September 10, 2018

As of press time Carlson is scheduled to perform for David Lynch’s Festival of Disruption however, this latest update may have him cancel once again.In the meantime, Carlson sends out his best wishes to his fans on Twitter.

thank you to everyone for the heartfelt wishes and vibes, i appreciate you all so much drc

— Dylan Carlson (@drcarlsonalbion) September 10, 2018