HAIM face furious backlash after CANCELLING all European dates

European fans of LA-based band, HAIM, were left stunned last night when they announced that they would be cancelling all their European concerts over the summer.

In a handwritten note which was posted on their official Facebook page, the three sisters apologised for disappointing their fans, but insisted that their recording was at a 'critical point', and travelling to Europe was no longer an option.

"We'd hoped to be done with recording but as it turns out, we're at a critical point of finishing up and need to stay close to home until it's complete," they began in a post which has sparked serious debate online.

"Unfortunately, we need to cancel our European performances including Way Out West, Tivoli, Oya, Frequency, Krakow, Zurich Openair, Reading and Leeds, and Electric Picnic," they continued,

"We hate to disappoint you guys that had plans to come see us and promise we'll be back in the near future to share our new music with you," they finished before signing off with just their initials.

The band, which is comprised of siblings Este, Danielle and Alana, were met with furious backlash from their European fanbase who slammed the Days Are Gone singers for poor planning.

"Second album, second time you do the same thing for the exact same reason," wrote one. "The new songs sound great, but you're not a garage band anymore. Plan your moves better, guys."

"Absolute d*cks," began another. "Cancelling all European tour dates after people have bought tickets for festivals and gigs to see you guessing a lot of them won't be buying the next album."

In fairness though…