Nitzer Ebb Announces That Band Will Continue On After Douglas McCarthy's Death
Nitzer Ebb has posted the following statement regarding the band’s future:
Dear NE Friends, Fans, and Family—
As you may have heard by now, we have withdrawn from our upcoming
festival appearance at Eastside in light of recent events as we feel that it
is too soon to do so.
However, the remaining shows booked through the end of this year and
into 2026 will go on as advertised. At the time of booking, these shows
were confirmed on the provision that Douglas may have not been able to
appear; whilst having Bon on lead vocals. We feel that it is the right path
to honour these commitments and go forward with these shows.
NITZER EBB will never be the same without Douglas—that is a given.
At numerous times over recent years, Bon has stepped forward to
perform vocals and lead the show. All of these shows have been very well
received and enjoyed by the vast majority of the audiences in
attendance.
We are aware that some long-time Ebbheads may feel that they cannot
continue their journey without Douglas—and we completely understand
and respect that. We sincerely hope you will hold those memories dear
and cherish them always.
Those of us involved with NITZER EBB wish to pay tribute to Douglas’s
memory at the remaining performances. Our aim is to ensure the music
and spirit of NIT ZER EBB endure for existing fans and future generations
alike, for as long as we believe we are genuinely upholding the band’s
original spirit, energy, and intention.
In the period previous to Doug’s passing, we had been in the studio
working on new material and we look forward to releasing this new
material in due course.
We are deeply grateful for your support over the many years. And we truly
hope to catch you at upcoming shows to celebrate everything that
brought NITZER EBB into being, and everything we still represent!
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