The Jesus Lizard Have Cancelled Their 2025 Australian Tour

The Jesus Lizard have shared the unfortunate news that their Australian tour, slated for October 2025, will no longer be going ahead. The American noise-rock band shared the news to their social media accounts today (August 5th), noting that their returns to both New Zealand and Japan would also be affected by cancellations. In a statement, the band revealed that “a serious health incident affecting one of the band members” was the reason for their tour cancellation.

“Upon the advice of medical professionals, it is considered necessary as a precautionary measure, the band wrote. “The band would like to convey their apologies to disappointed fans and emphasize that the affected member’s prognosis is excellent. Your understanding and support are very much appreciated as always. As we cannot currently project replacement dates, refunds will be available at point of purchase.”

The Jesus Lizard – ‘Nub’

This marks the second Australian tour cancellation for the band this century. The band were supposed to tour Australia in 2013 as part of the All Tomorrow’s Parties spinoff Release The Bats, but cancelled their visit and listed only “unforeseen circumstances” as the reason. The band were last seen in Australia circa 1998, where they performed at the Solar Stomp Festival in Mandurah alongside the likes of L7, Powderfinger, Primus and The Tea Party. They also played a series of shows in support of Primus, as well as some one-off headlining shows on the east coast.

The band’s 2025 tour was set to be supported by The Nation Blue, who recently reunited to support The Drones at their one-off Melbourne shows. “This is a brutal blow,” the band wrote on their social media accounts. “Wishing them a speedy recovery. We hope to do this at some stage in the future but for now the tour is off. Lots of love to the band and their loved ones.”

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