Guns N' Roses have again cancelled their tour of Europe, this time citing complications with the recording of their long-awaited comeback album.

Axl Rose's ramshackle rock and roll collective, who have already pulled the shows once due to illness, are now set to transfer attention to 'Chinese Democracy', their first new album in ten years.

A statement released by G N' R manager Doug Goldstein appears to accept responsibility for the collapse of the tour, following the band's triumphant return to the live arena in Brazil earlier this year.

Goldsten commented: "Following the euphoria of Rock In Rio, I jumped the gun and arranged a European tour as our plan was to have the new album out this year. Unfortunately, Buckethead's illness not only stopped the tour, but it slowed down our progress on 'Chinese Democracy'.

"I am very sorry to disappoint our fans, but I can assure them that this is not what Axl wanted, nor is it 'Another page from the Howard Hughes of rock,' as some media will no doubt portray it. I made a plan, and unfortunately it did not work out."

Apparently, the shows will be rescheduled and 'Chinese Democracy' will eventually see the light of day. No further information is available at this stage.

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