Foo Fighters axe European tour

Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters. Photo / Getty Images

The Foo Fighters are cancelling the remainder of their European tour in the aftermath of the Paris terror attacks that claimed more than 127 lives.

Dave Grohl and his bandmates announced the cancellation in a statement posted on Facebook. The rockers had four dates left on the trek, including a gig at the AccorHotels Arena in Paris on Monday.

"It is with profound sadness and heartfelt concern for everyone in Paris that we have been forced to announce the cancellation of the rest of our tour," the statement reads.

"In light of this senseless violence, the closing of borders, and international mourning, we can't continue right now. There is no other way to say it. This is crazy and it sucks. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who was hurt or who lost a loved one."

The rockers axed a gig in Turin, Italy, on Saturday, and two more shows - in Lyon, France on 17 November and on 19 November in Barcelona, Spain - have also been axed along with the Paris gig.

Irish rockers U2 also cancelled their concert on Saturday at the AccorHotels Arena in Paris after the atrocities, as well as another show on Sunday.

Officials have confirmed at least 127 died in Friday's attacks, which targeted restaurants and bars across the city, as well as an Eagles of Death Metal show, where terrorists slaughtered around 87 revellers in a bloody siege.

Bombs were also set off outside the Stade de France stadium during an international soccer match between France and Germany.

- WENN