Billy Talent has been forced to drop off the first few dates of their upcoming tour with Rise Against and Thursday.

The band explained:

Due to unfortunate circumstances Billy Talent has had to pull out of the first 5 shows of the Rise Against/Thursday tour. Billy talent will now be starting the tour in Las Vegas on October 30th.

The spot will reportedly be filled by Evergreen Terrace. They are supporting their 2006 release, Billy Talent II on the tour.