The promoter for the UK has now posted in more than one FB group. (I think he's picked on groups with large numbers registered as members .. not realising that numbers don't always equal live interaction in Meat's on-line community
) Essentially the message is that they want to make clear that Meat will not be appearing personally at any of the shows in the UK.
All the news stories reference the Sun article which was the first publication to run the story, and that article didn't really have any solid facts in it, just hearsay from a 'source close to the band'.
There will be an announcement on 25 July with dates and venues for the tour which will feature the brilliant NLE , playing Steinman songs, delivered by Caleb Johnson.