Justin K. Broadrick of Godflesh steps away from live performances following abdominal surgery

Justin K. Broadrick of Godflesh has said that he will no longer be performing live with the groundbreaking industrial metal group, as per theprp. He disclosed on social media on March 4th that health issues had put an end to the band’s live performance. He stated in the post below that the intensity and physical demands of Godflesh performances have been ruled out due to the type of his hernia surgery and the state of his abdominal wall moving forward. Not all of the news was negative, though, as he also revealed that the trio has finished another record for a possible summer release, and more is in the works.

I’ve dreaded sharing this news, partly due to the threat of insensitive and/or negative comments, combined simply with the general anxiety of it all, I am also exhausted, but I’ve left comments on.

So, 3 weeks ago I had significant open abdominal surgery for a inguinal hernia that was close to an emergency.

I am still in shock from the process, and as someone with diagnosed Autism and C-PTSD, open surgery is absolutely debilitating, not that it is easier for anyone of course.

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.

I am now just about walking freely, but with little pace, albeit extremely carefully.

The full healing process is approximately 6 months.

Fortunately, my other projects do not require screaming/shouting nor a physically demanding performance; jesu and JK FLESH shows remain.

I have been mixing, what will be the penultimate GODFLESH album – ‘DECAY’, for release on Relapse in hopefully July/Aug, mixes are being completed imminently.

The album is basically done.

I’ve had the final GODFLESH studio album written, for almost a year and half now, that will be recorded and completed late 2026.

After that there will continue to be GODFLESH dub albums, live albums, and so on, but no new studio releases nor performances.

In the near future, a new solo project will emerge, further exploring the parameters of heavy/ugly music, featuring my guitars and electronics, and of course vocals, but NOT shouted vocals!

Regarding GODFLESH in Athens, Gr, please contact the promotion for details, etc. There will be an official announcement via my agency/management regarding this ASAP.

Thank you for your understanding.

Take care out there.

Justin

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