(The Guardian) - Green Day have cancelled a scheduled appearance in Glasgow because of bad weather, just hours before they had been due on stage. Organisers said they had been forced to call off the outdoor concert in Bellahouston Park on Tuesday after heavy rain.

The American band’s members said they were “distraught” at having to pull out of the gig, as they have previously played in “extreme weather conditions” during the rest of their European tour.

Green Day said: “Glasgow, we are very sad to report that our show today at Bellahouston Park has been cancelled.

“The local safety council, production crew, and concert organisers have deemed the stage unsafe for the fans and everyone involved. We are very distraught about this as we are in Glasgow now and were very much looking forward to this show as one of the highlights of our tour.

“We have been playing in extreme weather conditions throughout this European tour, and the last thing we want to do is see a show cancelled.

“We love our Scottish fans and we don’t care if it’s raining fucking sideways, although the safety of our fans and our crew is always our top priority.

“We love you Scotland, we love the city of Glasgow and it goes without saying that WE WILL BE BACK!”