Velvet Revolver has cancelled a few dates in Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Yokohama). The dates were scheduled between November 26 and November 30.

 

The band's request for Visa's was denied by the Japanese. The Japanese immigration officials are taking exception with the backgrounds of various band members, which have included arrests. They are appealing the decision.

 

A statement from the band confirmed this:"We want to apologize to our fans in Japan that we won't be able to perform our scheduled concerts. We don't understand why the authorities won't give us visa when they granted them in 2005 for what was a successful tour and a great experience. We love Japan and look forward to our return there."

 

The tour moves on to Australia.