Founded: 1990
Location: United States
The Brian Jonestown Massacre is an American rock band led and started by Anton Newcombe. It was formed in San Francisco in 1990.
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The remainder of the tour has been cancelled on “medical grounds”.
The show was described as a "car crash" and "disjointed, disorganised and chaotic".
The Brian Jonestown Massacre will return to Australian shores in November, performing ten dates nationwide.
Anton Newcombe has again spoken out about the Sydney show.
The frontman
The band's tour is scheduled to commence tonight.
"The singer repeatedly apologised for his voice (telling us he'd been prescribed steroids to overcome illness)."
"Newcombe started by talking about the impact his band has had on prolific Australian bands like Tame Impala and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard as well as his love for local legends The Triffids."
"I can't help it that I write hundreds of songs; I'm not gonna stop."