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Killing Joke Frontman Reported Missing

Scott Fitzsimons

Jaz Coleman allegedly went on Facebook tirade before vanishing

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Killing Joke have reported their frontman Jaz Coleman missing in a statement on their Facebook page.

The veteran post-punk outfit apologised for a post on the band's Facebook apparently made by Coleman, which attacked The Cult and The Mission, who the band are booked to perform with, and claimed they were pulling out of the shows.

The band's statement reads that following the post, "He is now AWOL and has not contacted any of his band mates.  We are deeply embarrassed by this and offer our sincere apologies to all involved."

They added, "We are all concerned about our missing singer's welfare."

Coleman is a founding member of the band, which began in 1978 in London.

In the statement the band said that the decision to play with The Cult and The Mission was a "collective decision" and "we thought that they were something to look forward to, even though they were downsized."

The band are planning to honour their touring commitments but, "If this proves not possible, Killing Joke will make alternative arrangements to compensate for the trouble caused. Meanwhile we are doing everything we can to make this tour happen and locate our missing singer."


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