The multi-Grammy-winning American band will share the stage with Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi on Thursday, December 3, kicking off four nights of live music at Etihad Live on Yas Island.

The announcement, made on Wednesday, October 28, confirms that Larsson, who was previously scheduled to perform, will no longer be part of the line-up. Organisers have not disclosed the reason for her withdrawal.

For rock fans, however, the replacement is a major draw. Kings of Leon, the band behind global hits such as Sex on Fire and Use Somebody, have spent more than two decades building a reputation for their stadium-sized anthems and electrifying live performances.

Since bursting onto the music scene in 2003, the band have sold more than 20 million albums and nearly 40 million singles worldwide.…