The Jesus Lizard Cancel 2025 Tour Dates Citing ‘Serious Health Incident’

Revered Austin noise-rock band The Jesus Lizard have announced the cancellation of their 2025 tour plans, with the group citing a “serious health incident” affecting an unspecified bandmember as the cause.

News of the band’s axed tour was announced on social media on Monday (Aug. 4), with The Jesus Lizard revealing their scheduled October performances in New Zealand, Australia and Japan have been affected, in addition to their November dates in the U.S..

“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 group wrote in a statement.

“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.”

The statement closed by noting that all ticketholders will be provided refunds for their purchases due to an inability to “currently project replacement dates.” The band currently have no other planned shows apart from the affected dates.

The forthcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand was to be the band’s first appearances in these countries since 1998, while the Japan tour would have been their first since 1996.

The Jesus Lizard first formed in 1987, issuing a handful of singles and EPs on Chicago indie Touch and Go ahead of four studio records for the label, including 1991’s Goat and 1992’s Liar. 

Signing to Capitol in 1995, a further two albums followed before the band’s split in 1999. Following a two-year reunion in 2008, the band have again been active since 2017, issuing their first new album in 26 years – Rack – in 2024.

Though largely avoiding any chart success (save for 1996’s Shot peaking at No. 28 on the Heatseekers Albums chart), the group’s legacy as one of the most prominent and revered bands in the U.S. underground music scene is well-documented, with acts such as Nirvana labeling them a noted influence.

Following sporadic touring upon their most recent reformation, The Jesus Lizard increased their live appearances last year, with the group having already completed tours of the U.S., U.K. and Europe in 2025.