Godflesh forced to retire

2026-03-05 by DatsNotDaMetulz | 29 Comments
Pioneering industrial group Godflesh has been forced to retire ahead of the release of its final album after founder Justin Broadrick revealed the impact of an inguinal hernia meant he could no longer perform harsh vocals.

Broadrick confirmed in a statement on Instagram that continuing to perform harsh vocals with Godflesh risks further hernias, and potentially blowing out his abdominal wall entirely, so for his own health Godflesh has immediately ceased operating as a live band. However, the penultimate album, titled Decay, is currently in the mixing and mastering phase with a tentative July/August release. A final album has already been written and will be recorded in late 2026, Broadrick's health permitting. Further dub albums and live albums have not been ruled out.

Broadrick has, however, confirmed that his other less intensive projects, such as Jesu and JK FLESH, will continue alongside other newer projects which won't demand harsh vocals.

Full statement: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVem5y3iO40/

Tagged: Godflesh

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DrGonzo1937
Staff Reviewer
March 5th 2026
19120 Comments


This is terrible news, hope he’s okay. So glad I got to see Godflesh live once. It was in a small hut in the woods. Absolutely incredible experience

ConcubinaryCode
March 5th 2026
8230 Comments


It really is a gut punch to see this news but at least hes not completely unable to make more music in the future. Godflesh already has a legendary discography so its all the more reason for him to put his health first.

Sharenge
March 5th 2026
7171 Comments


on the bright side, more ablums

hel9000
March 5th 2026
1804 Comments


I'm so glad I got to see them a few years ago, that show has stayed with me.

Wildcardbitchesss
March 5th 2026
21176 Comments


just fell to my knees, this fucking sucks man

FearThyEvil
March 5th 2026
19472 Comments


Couldn't they actually just get someone else to perform the harsh vocals that's willing to do it and Justin focus on cleans? I feel like that's really not that out of the realm of possibility unless money is an issue or he particularly prefers to perform the art himself.

evilford
March 5th 2026
72624 Comments


Damn

ShartHarder
Contributing Reviewer
March 5th 2026
810 Comments


gnarly news. dude is getting on so may be about time. grateful to have seen them a few times. looking forward to what the last album brings

Hawks
Staff Reviewer
March 5th 2026
123153 Comments


This sucks so hard. :[[[

kkarron
March 5th 2026
1863 Comments


What a blow, but he's gotta keep his health first and foremost. Makes me even sadder I blew off going to their gig last year because I was sure they'd come back again.

rabidfish
March 5th 2026
9113 Comments


Dude that's messed up. Hope Justin's ok. I love him, he's my hero.

Pajolero
March 5th 2026
1527 Comments


Never got to see him live, but I hope he's doing okay and recovers soon

Christbait
March 5th 2026
1817 Comments


Hope he can get back to good health. Good for him for recognizing when to call it rather than push it and worsen the condition.

Panzerchrist
March 5th 2026
788 Comments


I genuinely thought "Forced To Retire" was the name of some new song and was entirely in denial until I read the article twice

Hyperion1001
Emeritus
March 5th 2026
29973 Comments


luckily he’s still got his other electronic projects like jkflesh and techno animal and that stuff is usually quality.

Grungil
March 5th 2026
688 Comments


Sad news.Creativity always needs humans condition to exist, but i hope Justin makes it through as a cyborg.

Rowhaus
March 5th 2026
7715 Comments


Damn this is super unfortunate. I hope we can still get more Jesu eventually, but who knows. Wishing him the best

cloakanddagger
March 5th 2026
985 Comments


That sucks, Justin has had a super rough past few years health wise so I'm glad he recognises when it's time to step back and give himself a rest. Hope he has a speedy recovery.

RVAHC13
March 5th 2026
3173 Comments


It’s unfortunate but necessary that he prioritize his health. Hope he has a speedy recovery [2]

Frost15
March 5th 2026
4669 Comments


This sucks big time but I'm glad he is taking his health seriously tbh.

Tunaboy45
March 5th 2026
19010 Comments


Can't believe I went to what is likely to be the final Godflesh show. I'm glad he's prioritising his health, new Jesu and Godflesh is worth getting excited over.

Rowhaus
March 5th 2026
7715 Comments


I missed the part about new Jesu being on the table. That's good news at least.

Asdfp277
March 5th 2026
25982 Comments


how awful for him, hope he can continue to enjoy his other projects to their fullest !!

oltnabrick
March 6th 2026
41795 Comments


Wtf RIP

PistolPete
March 6th 2026
5330 Comments


Horrible to hear, yeah just hope it hasn’t eroded years off his life and he is ok health wise this band was incredible

insomniac15
Staff Reviewer
March 6th 2026
6467 Comments


Too bad I never caught them live, seemed to be one hell of a gig. Gonna go watch the Hellfest 2022 one now

sanji999
March 7th 2026
64 Comments


Thats really devastating but new album is already on the way??? It's called Decay??? Wow wow wow. I'm excited despite the bad news

rabidfish
March 7th 2026
9113 Comments


Yeah can't wait for a new single

flaffy
March 19th 2026
174 Comments


FUCK. knew i shouldnt have missed their last show



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