Green Day have cancelled their tour dates for Russia amid the country's attack on Ukraine.
The band shared the update on social media and said: "this moment is not about stadium rock shows" before announcing the change to their tour.
They wrote: "With heavy hearts, in light of current events we feel it is necessary to cancel our upcoming show in Moscow at Spartak Stadium. We are aware that this moment is not about stadium rock shows, it's much bigger than that.
"But we also know that rock and roll is forever and we feel confident there will be a time and a place for us to return in the future. Refunds available at the point of purchase. Stay safe."
The band are among a host of famous faces who have spoken out about the violence on Ukraine.
Stevie Nicks said: "This is Hitler coming back to haunt us. In one evening, until now, an entire sovereign country has been full-on invaded."
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Stephen King said last week: "What most of us learned as kids on the playground: You don’t stand by while a big kid beats up a little kid.”
Cardi B wrote: "Wish these world leaders [would] stop tripping about power and really think about who's really getting affected (citizens) besides the whole world is in a crisis. War, sanctions, invasions should be the last thing these leaders should worry about.”
“You might take a punch or two making the big kid stop, but that’s the right thing to do.”
Their announcement came after the Screen Actors Guild Awards was branded "tone deaf" for taking place as war was breaking out.
Lady Gaga, who was nominated for her role in House of Gucci, defended the ceremony.
"My true wish tonight is that for two hours myself and my fellow actors at @sagawards would have made the public smile,”
"I’m honored to have been there, it is a privilege to be an entertainer. There are many reasons the world gives us all the time NOT to smile,” Gaga continued.
“I’m praying tonight for Ukraine and am sending smiles to all your hearts I pray will be whole soon.”
Fans hit out at the ceremony on Twitter : "Hollywood should have foregone the SAG awards and held a fund raiser for Ukraine instead," one suggested.
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"Instead of flaunting yourselves, the SAG Awards should be cancelled to show solidarity and support with Ukraine," another said.
"How many sleeping bags and other supplies could be purchased for the refugees from Ukraine for the cost of one of the dresses or suits being worn to the SAG award show? Awards are not important," chimed another user.
It's been reported that 352 civilians, fourteen of them children, have been killed since Russia launched a full scale attack on the country last week.
Over 500,000 civilians refugees have fled to neighbouring countries like Poland and Germany.