But the band are facing financial ruin because only Sunden was keeping track of transactions while the band were on the road. Now they're hoping fans can come to their aid � or they fear their career could be at an end.

Crashdiet say in a statement: "The tragic passing of our beloved friend Michael was a hard hit for us to take, and it still is. After many sleepless nights we decided to continue the European leg of the tour as planned, mainly because this is what he would have wanted.