Mclusky introduced that they might want to postpone the rest of their 2022 North American tour, their first in 18 years. Though the Welsh post-hardcore band’s September dates in Los Angeles, Oakland, Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver have already taken place, they have been set to renew later this month after which into December. “I’ve been plagued by various ear issues, tinnitus, and apparent hyperacusis amongst them, and am totally unable to perform, barely able to exist in the world as we speak,” frontman Andrew Falkous wrote in a press release.
“I have taken advice from ENT doctors, audiologists, and my GP and have spent more money than I’ve ever spent on anything before trying to fix this issue, but so far no dice,” Falkous added. New dates haven’t been scheduled but. See Falkous’ full assertion under.
hey guys – I’m afraid we’re going to should postpone – till additional discover – our US exhibits – and provides severe consideration to our Australian dates in january. following an innocuous, enjoyable rehearsal three weeks in the past – throughout which, as ordinary, i wore ear safety – i’ve been suffering from varied ear points, tinnitus and obvious hyperacusis amongst them, and am completely unable to carry out, barely in a position to exist on this planet as we converse (the thought of getting onto a flight is especially fucking terrifying, and that i’m not simply speaking concerning the vegetarian meal choices). i’ve taken recommendation from ENT medical doctors, audiologists and my GP and have spent extra money than i’ve ever spent on something earlier than attempting to repair this challenge however up to now, no cube.
we wish to reschedule the dates as quickly as attainable, in fact, however for anybody who needs one refunds can be found at level of buy. it feels mad to kind these phrases, and that i hope i by no means should once more, however there we’re. i really feel significantly unhealthy for anybody coming to the oakland date – i’m not accustomed to cancelling to any exhibits in any respect, not to mention one twice. after we make it again i’ll make everybody a fucking cake or one thing.
i’m so, so sorry that this has occurred, for all of you, for the individuals who have booked journey and made preparations, for jack, damien, our fantastic crew, and everybody who needed this to occur a lot – for the opposite bands who we have been delighted to be taking part in with, for our associates we haven’t seen for therefore lengthy (or in some circumstances haven’t even met but), for the recollections we needed to make.
the perfect likelihood we have now of doing this – and doing this correctly – once more is for me to take the time to relaxation up and get as higher as I can. consider me, this isn’t a call which has been taken frivolously – the monetary fallout of this for us and me particularly is devastating, which coupled with the unlikelihood of with the ability to make a residing doing the one factor i can do is so terrifying that i can’t even consider a joke to finish this beautiful lengthy sentence. prices nonetheless have to be met, sadly, so i could also be having a little bit of a merch/poster/tools sale quickly, largely to profit our crew, so please, should you’re ready, keep tuned for that. i used to be pleased to say that we had been planning an album for subsequent yr (we had songs and a title AND EVERYTHING) however now, in fact, that’s on maintain – although not cancelled, fuck that, we’re going to do that factor, and do it proper.
falco x
ps. we’ll be making a call on the Australian exhibits within the subsequent week/ten days. apologies, once more, for the uncertainty. again at you when attainable.
pps. i can typically be discovered someplace lecturing some poor sap on the necessity for ear safety so let me do it once more on the backside of this whatever-the-fuck-this-is. WEAR EAR PROTECTION.
ppps. further because of the individuals we work with – our fantastic crew, Merrick at floor management and Steph at Handsome amongst them – who’ve proven such kindness and understanding throughout this era. this love and assist is not going to be forgotten and shall be paid again, i assure it.
pppps. i gained’t be checking messages for the subsequent few days – this has been an exhausting time (logistically/emotionally/typically as a human) and I have to stare at a ceiling for a short while. apologies. please take care. attempt to not smoke. at all times fee uber drivers 5. don’t get unwell. x