Flogging Molly frontman Dave King is “battling a really severe well being situation,” in response to a press release from the band. Because of this, the Celtic-punk band has canceled all 2025 tour dates.
The band shared the information on its social media accounts Wednesday (February fifth), with out specifying King’s particular well being situation. Along with the canceled tour dates, King will miss Flogging Molly’s 2025 Salty Canine Cruise, which units sail in 12 days. Nonetheless, the cruise will go on, with the opposite bands on the lineup in addition to choose members of Flogging Molly.
King is married to Flogging Molly violinist and vocalist Bridget Regan, with the couple asking for privateness throughout this tough time. The complete assertion from the band reads as follows:
“To our household, associates and followers,
Our fearless chief, the inimitable Dave King, is presently battling a really severe well being situation. Dave and Bridget ask everybody to respect their privateness right now, we are going to share as we are able to. Any good ideas or prayers you may ship Dave’s approach, he and we might respect it.
Sadly Flogging Molly will probably be unable to carry out reveals in 2025. With the Salty Canine Cruise 12 days away, the boat will sail as deliberate with 18 bands, and members of Flogging Molly, on board to have a good time the cruise, the group and our captain, Dave King.
Thanks,
Flogging Molly
*For the headline dates after the cruise, please contact your level of buy for refund directions”
Flogging Molly had been slated to embark on a US tour on February twenty fourth in St. Petersburg, Florida. The outing was set to steer as much as the band’s three-day “Shamrock Riot” celebration in three cities (Las Vegas, Tempe, and Los Angeles) over St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
The Dublin-born King fashioned Flogging Molly in Los Angeles in 1994. He beforehand had been within the band Fastway with “Quick” Eddie Clarke (Motörhead) and Pete Method (UFO).
Our greatest needs exit to Dave King for a full restoration. See Flogging Molly’s social media publish under.