Slipknot have axed all August and September tour dates due to Joey Jordison's ill health.

The drummer was hospitalised on Saturday following a “severe medical emergency” forcing the band to cancel their dates in Seattle and Washington State.

Although details of his exact condition are yet to be revealed, fears are now growing about his condition due to the tour cancellation.

The axed tour dates are as follows:

• Great Falls, MT Four Seasons Arena – August 25
• Billings, MT Metra Park Arena - 26
• Boise, ID Quest Arena - 28
• Salt Lake City, UT The E Center - 29
• Colorado Springs, CO Colorado Springs World Arena - 31
• Casper, WY Casper Events Center – September 1
• Fargo, ND Fargodome - 3
• Rochester, MN Mayo Civic Center - 4
• Milwaukee, WI Eagles Ballroom - 5

(by Scott Colothan)