MONSTER MAGNET's Australian leg of their Dopes To Infinity tour has been cancelled. A statement from the promoters reads as follows:

"Due to several unforeseen factors beyond our control, we regret to advise that the Monster Magnet Dopes To Infinity tour has been cancelled.

A number of circumstances have conspired to form the perfect storm and we are disappointed that this planned tour has been a casualty. The Monster Magnet Dopes tour will visit Australia at a more appropriate time. We appreciate your continued support.

Please note that all tickets purchased via credit card will be automatically refunded. Tickets purchased via Cash or Eftpos, will need to be returned to point of purchase in order to obtain a refund."

The New Jersey space-rockers are scheduling dates where they will perform their seminal Dopes To Infinity album in its entirety, as well as select “hits” from their back catalogue. As well as all the classic songs, fans can expect a visual treat, specially tailored towards the Dopes To Infinity album.

Mainman Dave Wyndorf explains: “Hey friends! I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your support over the last twenty years. Speaking for myself and all the members of Monster Magnet I'd like you to know how much we enjoy performing our music live and I'm sure you would agree with me when I say that live shows are the ultimate bond between artists and fans.

“It's in that spirit that I'm excited to tell you of our next live project: performing the album Dopes To Infinity live in it's entirety. When I wrote "Dopes" in 1995 I envisioned a hard-rock, tripped-out journey exploring the many sounds and styles of the "great psychedelic era of 1968-1974".

“I carefully sequenced the album to take the listener on a "roller-coaster ride" of engaging words and music. I sang songs of love, hate, lust, joy and desperation in a style I hoped would fire the listener's imagination, bringing the everyday emotions that we all share to mythical heights. Thankfully, the fans and critics told me I succeeded. Now I'd like to bring that experience to the stage. Dopes To Infinity: Live! In it's entirety. A complete trip from beginning to end. I can't wait!”

Monster Magnet's live schedule can be found here.