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Dave Navarro has apologised to the bands who were supporting Jane’s Addiction while on tour following the axed run of dates.Earlier this week, the alt-rock band announced the cancellation of their remaining tour dates and shared that they will be going on hiatus due to internal conflicts. The news came after frontman Perry Farrell and Navarro got into a fight while on stage at their show in Boston.Jane’s Addiction had recently reformed with their original lineup – comprising Navarro, Farrell, Stephen Perkins and Eric Avery.

Jane’s Addiction appear to working on new music together – but without frontman Perry Farrell.The band had a tumultuous 2024. After reforming with their original line-up of singer Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, drummer Stephen Perkins and bassist Eric Avery, they released their first new music together for 34 years in the form of the single ‘Imminent Redemption’.However, during a show in Boston on their North American tour in September, Farrell punched Navarro in the face, leading to the immediate cancellation of the tour and the band’s hiatus due to “a continuing pattern of behaviour and the mental health difficulties” of Farrell.Now, it seems that Navarro, Avery and Perkins might be back in the studio together again.

Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins played “a big part” in Jane’s Addiction getting back together, according to the band’s longtime music tech.The band recently reunited with their original line-up – comprising Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins and Eric Avery – and played a run of UK and European shows together earlier this year before embarking on a North American tour in August.This summer also saw the alt-rockers release their first new music in 34 years with ‘Imminent Redemption’.However, the newly reformed group made headlines earlier this month after apparent tensions came to a head when Farrell shoved Navarro mid-performance during a show in Boston, ending the set abruptly.Jane’s Addiction subsequently cancelled their remaining dates and confirmed a hiatus, citing the frontman’s “mental health difficulties”.Now, in a new podcast episode of Rare Form Radio, Dan Cleary – the band’s guitar and bass tech of 17 years – spoke to host Todd Newman – who has been close friends with Navarro for 30 years – about the incident and recent tensions in the band.Early on in their conversation, he opened up about the band’s rocky return on the road, before revealing: “Taylor Hawkins was a big part of getting this thing back together again.“Obviously, before he passed away, it was his kind of dream to see these guys do this one more time the right way.”After the drummer’s death, Farrell posted a moving video tribute to Hawkins, in which he called the musician his “best friend”.Farrell performed with Foo Fighters at their final show on March 20, joining Hawkins and co.

Perry Farrell punched Dave Navarro in the face backstage after the pair’s altercation at a recent Jane’s Addiction show, according to the band’s guitar technician.The group recently reformed with their original line-up – comprising Farrell, Navarro, Stephen Perkins and Eric Avery. They played a run of UK and European shows together before embarking on a North American tour last month.Additionally, this summer saw the band release ‘Imminent Redemption’ – their first new music together in 34 years.However, apparent tensions between the members came to a head at a gig in Boston, when Farrell shoved Navarro mid-performance and the set ended abruptly.

The Beatles broke up.Not to mention the Police, Talking Heads and Guns n’ Roses (sorry, Axl, it’s not GNR without Slash).And who could forget the troubled water that couldn’t be bridged by Simon & Garfunkel?But even some of those bands who have managed to stay together — in some form or fashion — have had as much hate as harmony. Fleetwood Mac, anyone?Still, it’s been a particularly painful period for some beloved bands.

“to take some time away as a group” after bandmates Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro got into a fight onstage.The single, called “True Love,” came out on Tuesday. The band promoted the song on social media, after giving no forewarning that they had new music dropping.“True Love now streaming everywhere,” they wrote on Instagram.According to Rolling Stone, the band debuted “True Love” last year at the end of a show in Bakersfield, Calif.

Jane’s Addiction may have come to an end.It comes as the alt-rock band recently reformed with their original lineup – comprising Navarro, Perry Farrell, Stephen Perkins and Eric Avery. To celebrate the comeback, they embarked on a series of UK shows together, confirmed details of a US tour with Love & Rockets, and shared ‘Imminent Redemption’ – their first new music together in 34 years.However, as they progressed into their run of live shows across the US, tensions seemed to arise between the members.

Jane’s Addiction have quietly shared a new single called ‘True Love’ after announcing their hiatus earlier this week. Check it out below.The iconic alt-rock band recently returned to their original line-up of Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins and Eric Avery, and released the single ‘Imminent Redemption’ – their first new music together in 34 years.They then embarked on a series of UK shows together, including an intimate comeback gig at Bush Hall, before confirming details of a US tour with Love & Rockets.However, during a recent show in Boston, tensions began to mount on stage, leading to Farrell shouting at Navarro, before bringing the show to a halt by shoving the guitarist.

Perry Farrell has shared an apology to Dave Navarro following their physical altercation at one of their Jane’s Addiciton shows last week.The legendary Los Angeles alt-rockers recently returned to their original line-up of Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins and Eric Avery, and released their first new music together in 34 years, in the form of the single ‘Imminent Redemption’.During a recent show in Boston last Friday (September 13), tensions began to mount on stage, leading to Farrell shouting at Navarro, before bringing the show to a halt by shoving the guitarist. The fight was quickly broken up and the lights came down as a group of crew members, as well as Avery, tried to restrain Perry and take him off stage.

got into a fight onstage in Boston Friday night.The band shared the news in a statement on their Instagram account Monday.“To all the fans, the band have made the difficult decision to take some time away as a group,” the statement began. “As such, they will be cancelling the remainder of the tour,” the message added.The announcement also said that refunds for the canceled dates will be issued at the point of purchase.In another statement, Navarro, 57, drummer Stephen Perkins and bassist Eric Avery blamed Farrell, 65, for the scuffle and the tour being canceled.“Due to a continuing pattern of behavior and the mental health difficulties of our singer Perry Farrell, we have come to the conclusion that we have no choice but to discontinue the current US tour,” began the statement, shared on Navarro’s, Perkins’ and Avery’s Instagram accounts.“Our concern for his personal health and safety as well as our own has left us no alternative.

Jane’s Addiction has canceled the rest of their tour following an on-stage fight between Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, and Eric Avery.

Jane’s Addiction have confirmed that they will be cancelling their tour and taking a hiatus due to internal conflicts.The legendary Los Angeles alt-rockers recently returned to their original line-up of Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins and Eric Avery, and released their first new music together in 34 years, in the form of the single ‘Imminent Redemption’.They then embarked on a series of UK shows together – including an intimate comeback gig at Bush Hall – before confirming details of a US tour with Love & Rockets.However, during a recent show in Boston, tensions began to mount on stage, leading to Farrell shouting at Navarro, before bringing the show to a halt by shoving the guitarist. The fight was quickly broken up and the lights came down as a group of crew members, as well as Avery, tried to restrain Perry and take him off stage.

The members of Jane’s Addiction have sadly decided to cancel the remaining dates of their tour after members Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro had an onstage altercation last week.

Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro has shared a cryptic Instagram post suggesting he has left the band following an altercation with frontman Perry Farrell on stage at a show in Boston on Friday night (September 13).The legendary Los Angeles alt-rock band had recently returned to their original quartet of Farrell, Navarro, Stephen Perkins and Eric Avery, and released their first new music together in 34 years, in the form of the single ‘Imminent Redemption’.However, during the Boston show, problems began during ‘Mountain Song’ when Farrell began shouting at Navarro. The tension on stage reportedly worsened during ‘Three Days’ and while they were playing ‘Ocean Size’, Farrell approached Navarro and shoved him before attempting to throw a punch.

according to a video of the awkward clash posted to social media.The two rockers confronted each other while Farrell inched closer into the face of Navarro, who calmly held him back with his right arm.Farrell in turn throws to elbow jabs at the guitarist when multiple crew and bandmates, including bassist Eric Avery, run up and restrain the “Been Caught Stealing” singer telling him to “stop.”The lights lowered on stage, but several punches were thrown as the hot-headed singer was escorted away from the crowd’s view.The remaining three band members — Navarro, Avery and drummer Stephen Perkins — went to the front of the stage where they gave a warm farewell to the crowd. The band raised their hands above their heads, tapped their chests and gave peace signs as the crowd gave them a standing ovation.Photographer Brian MacKenzie, who was tasked with snapping the show for the venue, posted on X that the crowd believed the confrontation was a bit between the bandmates.“Perry had a huge bottle of wine with him all evening, Navarro and Avery kept chatting with each other the whole show and seemed angrier than normal,” he claimed.

Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro onstage during a Jane’s Addiction show in Boston last night (September 13).The legendary Los Angeles alt-rock band had recently returned to their original quartet of Farrell, Navarro, Stephen Perkins and Eric Avery, and released their first new music together in 34 years, in the form of the single ‘Imminent Redemption’. However, there appears to be cracks in the foundation already.According to video footage captured by fans, Farrell seems to be the one who instigated the fight, approaching Navarro and shoving him while he was playing.

Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro has said that a new album from the band’s original line-up is “more than likely going to happen”.The legendary Los Angeles alt-rock band’s original quartet of Perry Farrell, Navarro, Stephen Perkins and Eric Avery returned last month with their first new music together in 34 years, in the form of the single ‘Imminent Redemption’.At that time, the band said in a statement: “It is different this time. To have everyone back together, releasing new music. It’s time.

Jane’s Addiction and their original lineup have returned with their first new music in 34 years with ‘Imminent Redemption’ – listen to it below.The band originally began teasing the song in May during an intimate show at Bush Hall in London, and announced its forthcoming release last week (July 17).Now, their rousing new track ‘Imminent Redemption’ has finally been dropped, with all four original members – Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins and Eric Avery – combining forces to declare: “Let’s launch us a comeback!”Speaking about the new song, Jane’s Addiction have shared: “It is different this time. To have everyone back together, releasing new music.

Jane’s Addiction have announced a new single, ‘Imminent Redemption’ – check out the teaser below.The band debuted the song in May during an intimate show at Bush Hall in London. It marked the first live gig in over 14 years for the classic line-up of Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins and Eric Avery.Farrell and co. went on to showcase the tune again at their next London date at the Roundhouse in Camden Town.

Jane’s Addiction have officially toured together in North America.Thankfully, that all changes later this summer.Starting in August, lead singer Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, drummer Stephen Perkins, and bassist Eric Avery aka classic Jane’s Addiction will hit the road for a nationwide 25-concert trek with special guest Love and Rockets.That includes gigs at Atlantic City’s Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Saturday, Sept. 7 and New York’s The Rooftop at Pier 17 for the “Been Caught Stealin'” rockers on Tuesday, Sept.

Jane’s Addiction have announced details of a 2024 tour across North America, where they’ll be joined by Love & Rockets. Find ticket details below.News of the forthcoming tour dates come ahead of the ‘90s alt-rock legends heading over to the UK, and playing their first show with the classic line-up in 14 years.The moment took place at the surprise show at Bush Hall in Shepherd’s Bush, London, and saw frontman Perry Farrell and drummer Stephen Perkins reunited with bassist Eric Avery and guitarist Dave Navarro.Avery reunited with the band back in 2022 – following his departure in 2010.