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Killing Joke have issued a statement seeking help to find their lead singer, Jaz Coleman, who has gone missing.

Coleman reportedly posted an update on the Killing Joke Facebook page which criticised both The Cult and The Mission, after their joint tour with Killing Joke was axed earlier this year. However, it confusingly later turned out to have come from a fan.

The band claim their attempts to get hold of Coleman have proven fruitless and are now 'concerned for his welfare'. Issuing the following statement:

"A statement was posted on Facebook, reputedly by our singer, maligning both The Cult and The Mission and pulling us out of the shows.
He is now AWOL and has not contacted any of his band mates.
 
We are deeply embarrassed by this and offer our sincere apologies to all involved.
 
We are all concerned about our missing singer's welfare.
 
Killing Joke made a collective decision to play with The Cult and The Mission in September.
 
It was agreed by all of the band that we would do these shows. Indeed, we thought that they were something to look forward to, even though they were downsized.
 
We would still like to honour our commitment to this tour, the other bands, and all the Gatherers and people who have already bought tickets and made travel arrangements.
 
If this proves not possible, Killing Joke will make alternative arrangements to compensate for the trouble caused.
 
Meanwhile we are doing everything we can to make this tour happen and locate our missing singer.
 
KILLING JOKE"

Wayne Hussey from The Mission also posted a message explaining his confusion over Coleman's alleged Facebook post. The triple bill tour was due to take place this September.