The Jesus Lizard cancel tour due to serious health incident
American rock band The Jesus Lizard have cancelled all tour dates due to a serious health incident affecting one of the band members.
The group, formed in 1987, was due to tour later this year in the United States, Australia, Japan, and New Zealand, but the shows will no longer be held.
In a statement, the band confirmed: “The Jesus Lizard regret to announce the cancellation of their scheduled October 2025 dates in New Zealand, Australia and Japan, as well as their November 2025 dates in the United States.”
Without naming the band member affected, their message continued: “Upon the advice of medical professionals following a serious health incident affecting one of the band members, it is considered necessary as a precautionary measure.”
The rockers added: “The band would like to convey their apologies to disappointed fans and emphasise that the affected member’s prognosis is excellent. Your understanding and support are very much appreciated as always.”
Full refunds will be given to fans as The Jesus Lizard are currently unable to confirm when they’ll be able to return to the stage.
Earlier this summer, The Jesus Lizard completed a European tour which included headline dates across Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, as well as appearances at Primavera Sound in Barcelona and Porto.
Last year, they returned with their first album in 26 years, Rack. In a glowing four-star review, Far Out wrote: “While some songs have more of a brooding tempo, the Jesus Lizard hardly falters, always bringing the album back up to speed with high-paced enthusiasm and expression. Here, the band do what they do best, performing tracks that are certain to set mosh pits alight with a desperate frenzy. Yow’s words are often mysterious or menacing, alluding to chaos and pain, but the album will certainly put a smile on fans’ faces.”
See their statement in full below.
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