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Justin Broadrick Ends Godflesh Live Performances After Major Surgery

His surgeon warned that the shouted vocals central to the band now risk catastrophic abdominal damage following open hernia repair.

Overview

  • Broadrick disclosed he underwent significant open abdominal surgery three weeks ago to repair a large inguinal hernia using a six-inch incision.
  • He said he is walking carefully and expects roughly six months for full recovery.
  • Godflesh’s penultimate studio album, Decay, is in final mixes targeting a potential July/August 2026 release on Relapse Records.
  • A final Godflesh studio album has been written and is slated for recording in late 2026, with future activity limited to dub, live, and archival releases.
  • The May 2 booking at Arch Club in Athens has been canceled, while Jesu and JK Flesh shows remain and a new solo project without shouted vocals is planned.