Following a recent accident in his concert in New York, popular American heavy metal singer Marilyn Manson was forced to cancel nine of his upcoming tour dates in October, so the singer could get a time off to recuperate from his injuries.

Manson was performing at the New York Hammerstein Ballroom when a stage prop featuring two giant pistols apparently fell on the singer. Manson was singing "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of These)" when the incident happened, with a video from the concert showing the singer holding onto the prop before it crashed on him.

In a statement, Manson's representative said: "Marilyn Manson is being forced to cancel several of his October dates on his forthcoming US tour. On Saturday night, the legendary performer suffered an injury on stage towards the end of his set at NYC's Hammerstein Ballroom causing him to cut the show short. He was treated for the injury at a local hospital and will be recuperating at home in Los Angeles."

"The shows from Boston, October 2 through Houston, October 14 will be rescheduled for a later date. Manson hopes to return to the stage soon, more details on upcoming shows to follow," the rep added.

It was not disclosed whether Manson was able to leave the New York hospital the following day or if the singer was still confined. According to some witnesses, Manson was not able to get up for a few minutes after the prop crashed onto him, with several EMT workers immediately rushing to the singer's aid shouting "Ice! Ice!" After the incident, the concert was immediately cut short and canceled.

Manson is currently touring his 10<sup>th and latest album, "Heaven Upside Down," which is due to be released on Friday. His itinerary dictates that his next concert would then be on Oct. 15 to be performed in Texas.

No official statement has yet been made on the extent of the singer's injuries.