Due To A “Personal Health Crisis,” King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard Have Canceled Their UK And European Tour Dates.

The band’s frontman, Stu Mackenzie, has stated that the cancellation is due to his ongoing battle with Crohn’s disease. He stated that he needs to return to Australia “for some urgent treatment.” ( King Gizzard )

The remaining 13 dates of King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard’s current tour in the United Kingdom and Europe have been canceled after frontman Stu Mackenzie revealed he has Crohn’s disease.

The Australian psych-rock band had already performed four times by this point in the tour, the most recent being a headline show the night before in Prague (August 5). Due to a lack of funds, they were forced to cancel a show tonight at the POLandROCK Festival in Szczecinek, Poland (August 6). ( King Gizzard )

Mackenzie announced the cancellation of the remaining EU and UK dates late last night on the band’s Instagram page, saying it was “unfortunately due to a personal health crisis.” For the past decade or so, I’ve done everything I could to keep my Crohn’s disease under control. It’s a wonder we’ve never had to reschedule or cancel a show. However, my condition is critical, and I must return home immediately to receive emergency medical care. ( King Gizzard )

Mackenzie went on to say that he had “always kept my Crohn’s struggles private,” explaining that he didn’t want his health problem to overshadow his life story. “Perhaps I am not defined by it, but it certainly dictates my life,” he continued. The threat that [it] poses has influenced almost every major decision I’ve made as an adult. I think about it frequently and plan and adjust my schedule based on my expectations. I am well aware that many people must deal with health issues on an ongoing basis. Sorry for bothering you. Without a doubt, it’s horrifying. ( King Gizzard )

Crohn’s disease is classified as an inflammatory bowel disease by the Mayo Clinic. Because of “swelling of the tissues (inflammation) in your digestive tract,” symptoms include “abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, and malnutrition.” ( King Gizzard )

Mackenzie concluded his statement by apologizing “to everyone who bought tickets, to everyone who helped make the shows happen, our crew, our management, and agents,” and promising that King Gizzard will “reschedule the shows that can be rescheduled.” Additionally, beginning the following Monday (August 8), ticket holders will be able to reclaim their money by returning to the location where they purchased their tickets and requesting a refund. ( King Gizzard )

“Being able to travel the world and play live music for people every night is such a privilege,” Mackenzie said of her performances in Ireland, Croatia, and the Czech Republic. Please accept my heartfelt apologies, and please know how much I appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you very much, Stu.

King Gizzard will play 22 shows across North America beginning at the end of September, as part of their ongoing world tour. All of their upcoming North American tour dates are listed on this page, and tickets can be purchased directly from it.

Similarly, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard recently teased fans with a preview of their 21st, 22nd, and 23rd studio albums, promising that all three will be released by the end of 2022. They released the vinyl-only album “Made in Timeland” in March, and their first double album, “Omnium Gatherum,” in April, bringing their total number of albums released in 2022 to five.

In June, the band announced that they had finished at least two of their upcoming records, and that the music on them was “jammy and meandering, kind of funky-prog-something.” According to Joey Walker, the band’s guitarist, the songs were written in response to the band’s inability to practice together during lockdowns. He explained that they are a reaction to the fact that we can’t hang out and play during lockdowns. Simply put, it’s a musical experimentation exercise.

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