The Blackout to replace Sum 41 on upcoming Kerrang! tour

Kerrang! have announced that Sum 41 have been forced to pull out of the upcoming Kerrang! Tour Sponsored By Relentless Energy Drink, which hits Dublin's Acadamy on February 4. This is due to a back injury sustained by Sum 41 main man Deryck Whibley.

“Kerrang! are really gutted to lose Sum 41 from what will be an unforgettable tour,” says Kerrang! editor James McMahon. “However the tour must go on and we’re chuffed to say we’ve found a more than worthy replacement. We’re absolutely delighted to announce that The Blackout have offered to step up to the plate and will be taking to the stage with New Found Glory, letlive. and While She Sleeps in February.”

The Blackout are excited about being brought onboard - "We're delighted to step in for Sum 41 at the last minute!" says co-vocalist Sean Smith. "We've played the tour once before [in 2010] and we know what a total laugh it is."

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