The Celtic punk band "will be unable to perform shows in 2025," which had been scheduled in the U.S. and Europe from February until August.

In a statement, the band requested that fans send "any good thoughts or prayers" to the musician and confirmed some members will still attend the Salty Dog Cruise

Flogging Molly fans were hit with heartbreaking news as the beloved Celtic punk band announced the cancellation of nearly all their 2025 shows. The reason? Frontman Dave King, also known for leading the ’80s English rock band Fastway with “Fast” Eddie Clarke (Motörhead) and Pete Way (UFO),

Flogging Molly fans received some heartbreaking news Wednesday when the band announced that it is cancelling all of its 2025 tour dates as frontman Dave King battles a “very serious health condition.”

The Celtic punk band Flogging Molly has canceled nearly all 2025 shows as its lead singer faces a health issue. A message posted to the band’s Instagram account shared the news Wednesday. “Our fearless leader, the inimitable Dave King, is currently battling a very serious health condition,” the band said.

The Celtic punk act has canceled all 2025 tour dates but its Salty Dog Cruise will go on without King. Flogging Molly Frontman Dave King Is “Battling a Very Serious Health Condition”

Celtic punk band Flogging Molly has canceled all of its 2025 tour dates due to singer Dave King’s health issues.

Unfortunately Flogging Molly will be unable to perform shows in 2025. With the Salty Dog Cruise 12 days away, the boat will sail as planned with 18 bands, and members of Flogging Molly, on board to celebrate the cruise, the community and our captain, Dave King.

The band Flogging Molly have confirmed in a statement that their Dublin-born frontman Dave King is ‘battling a very serious health condition’.