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Justin Broadrick Announces The End Of Godflesh Live Performances; Band Will Release Two More Studio Albums

Justin K. Broadrick, the vocalist and guitarist of industrial metal pioneers Godflesh, has announced that the band will no longer perform live. This follows a recent major surgery, which has left the musician feeling that he can no longer perform the vocal style Godflesh requires. He also confirmed that a new album, "Decay," will be released later this year, with another to follow, though there will still be remix and live albums. On his Instagram account, Broadrick wrote the following:

"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"

As Godflesh, Justin Broadrick performed alongside bassist Ben Green, initially as a reboot of their previous band Fall Of Because. They released a self-titled EP in 1988, which would prove massively influential on the industrial metal genre and followed this with their equally acclaimed debut album, "Streetcleaner" in 1989. The partnership also included guitarist Paul Neville, who parted ways with the band following the debut album, but the Broadrick/Green duo would come to an end in 2001, when the latter left to focus on other areas of his life, with Broadrick laying Godflesh to rest soon afterwards.

After Godflesh, Broadrick focused on several other projects, most notably Jesu, before announcing their return in 2009. They eventually released a new album, "A World Lit Only By Fire" in 2014, with subsequent albums "Post-Self" and "Purge" following in 2017 and 2023 respectively.