Incubus hit back at religious protests in the Philippines

Guitarist Mike Einziger says he 'feels sorry' for people who are praying against the band ahead of forthcoming show

Incubus have hit back at a group of religious protesters in the Philippines who are urging people to pray against the band.

A text message which read: "PRAYER ALTERT !! A rock band called INCUBUS s comin 2perform at d Araneta Coliseum on July 28. We Must pRAY this group dUZnt even step on2 Philippine soil so that they dONT impart their spirits in2 our youth!" was circulated in the country last week,after it was announced the band were due to perform at the Araneta Coliseum on July 28.

The message also cited the band's name, claiming it to be: "1. a male demon believed 2lie on sleepin persons 2hav sexual intercourse w/them; 2. a situation resembling a terrifying dream; 3. Some1 who depresses or worries others."