"I had a huge hernia, and for it to be repaired, I had to endure a 6 inch incision in my groin. This unfortunately was not keyhole surgery. I have a very weak abdominal wall, which at being 57 yrs old this year, is not going to improve. If I continue to perform and shout/scream as I do with Godflesh, then I am at high risk for more hernias, and blowing out my abdominal wall entirely."
"Godflesh live ended the day of my surgery, and upon the surgeon making this statement. Godflesh already recorded what will now be their penultimate album, Decay. They're eyeing a release on Relapse Records at the end of this summer for that follow-up to 2023's, pending the record's mixing sessions."
"Broadrick isn't done with music forever. He's still allowed to write songs and perform live in Jesu and JK Flesh because those projects do not require screaming/shouting nor a physically demanding performance. He also wants to start a new solo project that will explore the parameters of heavy/ugly music."
Godflesh frontman Justin Broadrick announced the band's dissolution following open abdominal surgery for an inguinal hernia. Medical orders prohibit him from shouting or screaming to prevent future hernias and abdominal wall damage. Live performances ceased immediately after surgery. The band will complete two remaining albums: Decay, scheduled for summer release on Relapse Records, and an unnamed final album to be recorded later this year. After these releases, no new studio albums or live performances will occur, though occasional dub or live albums may emerge. Broadrick continues music through Jesu and JK Flesh, which don't require screaming, and plans a new solo project exploring heavy music.
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