Band member experiences serious health issue forces The Jesus Lizard to cancel upcoming performances
The alternative rock band The Jesus Lizard has announced the cancellation of their scheduled shows in October and November 2025, citing a serious health incident affecting one of the band members. This decision was made on medical advice as a necessary precaution.
The band's 2025 tour, planned to support their latest album Rack and the Flux EP, included shows in New Zealand, Australia, Japan, and the United States. The tour was scheduled to start in Auckland, New Zealand, on October 11, 2025, and was set to continue until a year from that date, visiting Collingwood, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Tokyo, Nashville, Chicago, and Minneapolis in the US.
The affected member's prognosis is excellent, but unfortunately, there are no plans to reschedule these canceled shows. Refunds for the cancelled shows will be available at the point of purchase.
The Jesus Lizard, known for their raw and energetic sound, released their first album in 26 years, titled Rack, last year. The band expressed apologies to fans and gratitude for their understanding and support.
David Yow, the band's vocalist, had previously stated that there were no scheduled shows between the current date and a year from then. Regarding the band's future plans beyond the tour, Yow expressed hope that if the band finished the tour and all four members were still alive, they could continue their plans after the tour. However, the band's future plans beyond the canceled tour remain uncertain.
The Jesus Lizard had planned to tour between October 11, 2025, and a year from that date, visiting Auckland, Wellington, Collingwood, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Tokyo, Nashville, Chicago, and Minneapolis in the US. The US shows were set to start in November 2025. The cancellations affect their 2025 tour, which was also planned to visit Australia and Japan.
The band has asked fans to keep the affected member in their thoughts and to check with their local venues for refund information. The band members and their management team appreciate the understanding and support from their fans during this difficult time.
- The cancellation of The Jesus Lizard's tour, scheduled for October and November 2025, includes shows in cities such as Auckland, Melbourne, Sydney, Tokyo, Nashville, Chicago, and Minneapolis.
- The band's latest album, Rack, and the Flux EP were to be supported during the tour that was planned for 2025.
- The tour, which was scheduled to start in Auckland, New Zealand, on October 11, 2025, was set to continue until a year from that date, visiting multiple cities worldwide.
- The band, known for their raw and energetic sound, released their comeback album, Rack, last year, marking their first album in 26 years.
- Despite the cancellations, The Jesus Lizard expressed gratitude for their fans' understanding and support, appealing to them to keep the affected member in their thoughts.
- The tour's cancellation was due to a serious health incident affecting one of the band members, with no plans to reschedule the shows at this time.
- Refunds for the cancelled shows will be available at the point of purchase for fans who had purchased tickets for the tour.
- David Yow, the band's vocalist, had previously stated that the band had no scheduled shows until a year from the current date, leaving their future plans beyond the tour uncertain.
