In recent weeks LOUDNESS have cancelled several North American shows, which were due to take place in April. The band has checked in with the following statement:

"To our dear fans and supporters:

We regret to inform you that we´ve had to cancel the previously announced US tour. The tour was scheduled by one of our US partners without our consent or knowledge.

We were the last ones to learn about the tour itinerary only after they had already announced it publicly.

As we are in the preparation of releasing an album in the US soon, touring the US on this schedule was ill timing. We tried hard to negotiate with the partner and looked for a compromise, but unfortunately, failed.

We apologize to all of our fans for any inconvenience caused by this cancellation. Under better circumstances, Loudness will definitely return to US. We are looking very forward to see you all at that time.

Play it LOUD,

LOUDNESS

P.S.: We will be performing at Monsters Of Rock Cruise 2014 as scheduled."

2014's Monsters Of Rock Cruise takes place March 29th to April 2nd, sailing from Miami to Nassau to Monster Island aboard the MSC Divina. The line-up ca be viewed below:

TESLA

RATT

CINDERELLA

KIX

WINGER

Y&T;

FIREHOUSE

SLAUGHTER

THE WINERY DOGS

LONDON QUIREBOYS

JAKE E. LEE'S RED DRAGON CARTEL

LOUDNESS

DANGEROUS TOYS

DORO

GREAT WHITE

QUIET RIOT

CARL PALMER FROM ELP

FASTER PUSSYCAT

LOVE/HATE

FEMME FATALE

ROUGH CUTT

TUFF

TYKETTO

CHARM CITY DEVILS

MIKE TRAMP

ERIC MARTIN

JOHN CORABI

JOEL HOEKSTRA

RON KEEL

RICHIE KOTZEN

MOBY DICKS

IRON MAIDENS

HEAVY MELLOW

CHEAP THRILL

For reservations and guest services call:

(855) 505-6672 - Toll Free in the United States and Canada

(954) 417-6264 - All Countries

Or visit monstersofrockcruise.com.