Blink-182 has postponed gigs throughout the UK and Ireland as drummer Travis Barker rushed dwelling to the US for an "urgent family matter". 

The rock band was scheduled to play Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday and Saturday earlier than shifting to Belfast's SSE Arena and Dublin's 3 Arena subsequent week.

But on Friday morning, the band posted on social media, writing: "Due to an urgent family matter, Travis has had to return home to the States.

"The Glasgow, Belfast, and Dublin shows are being postponed.

"More data with reference to his return to Europe and rescheduled dates shall be supplied as quickly as out there."

Barker, 47, additionally shared pictures from what seemed to be an airport prayer room to his Instagram story.

The musician and his spouse Kourtney Kardashian, 44, are at present expecting their first child collectively.

In June, the truth star posted an Instagram video displaying her holding up an indication at a Blink-182 live performance saying: "Travis I'm pregnant."

The couple introduced in May final 12 months that they have been legally married after holding a "practice" wedding after the Grammys in April hosted by an Elvis Presley impersonator at 2am.

Barker has been married twice beforehand, first briefly to Melissa Kennedy after which to actress and former Miss USA Shanna Moakler, with whom he has two kids.

Kardashian additionally has three kids with US media character Scott Disick, with whom she was in an on-off relationship for nearly 10 years.