Def Leppard cancels remaining concerts

Members of rock group Def Leppard on the red carpet in 2006 during the VH1 Rock Honors concert in Las Vegas. (AP Photo by Jae C. Hong)

Rock legends Def Leppard have canceled the last leg of the North American north due to personal reasons. 

The band canceled 23 concerts in the Canada and the U.S. 

A statement was issued on their Web site that said “Due to unforeseen personal matters, the third leg of Def Leppard’s North American Tour, set to begin on October 22nd, has been cancelled. We know how truly blessed we are to have such committed fans,” said the band in a statement. “That’s why we’ve agonized over this decision. Even if just a single concert, we don’t take cancelling shows lightly, but unfortunately life’s commitments need to be the priority.”

Ticket refunds are available at the point of purchase, according the band’s Web site.