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Earlier this year, the future did not look bright for Dave King<\/a><\/strong>, the frontman of veteran Celtic punk band Flogging Molly<\/a>.<\/p>\n The band took to social media<\/a> on Feb. 5 to announce that it was canceling their touring plans for the year, including the 2025 edition of Flogging Molly\u2019s Salty Dog Cruise<\/a>.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfac <\/strong>SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a> \ud83c\udfac<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cOur fearless leader, the inimitable Dave King, is currently battling a very serious health condition,\u201d the band wrote in a message addressed to the group\u2019s \u201cfamily, friends and fans.\u201d The band did not specify what the 63-year-old Irish singer\u2019s condition was at the time.<\/p>\n King and his wife, fellow Flogging Molly bandmate Bridget Regan<\/strong>, \u201cask everyone to respect their privacy at this time,\u201d the band said before vowing to share more information \u201cas we can.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAny good thoughts or prayers you can send Dave\u2019s way, he and we would appreciate it. Unfortunately Flogging Molly will be unable to perform shows in 2025,\u201d Flogging Molly\u2019s statement added.<\/p>\n It was later revealed<\/a> that King suffered a brain hemorrhage, underwent two surgeries and spent two weeks in a coma before receiving treatment that eventually allowed him to recover.<\/p>\n With King on the mend, the singer-guitarist and the band recently announced they will hit the high seas again on Flogging Molly\u2019s Salty Dog Cruise. The voyage from Miami to Cozumel, Mexico and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas sets sail on Oct. 25-30, 2026.<\/p>\n Other acts on the cruise, staged by Sixthman, include Bad Religion, Frank Turner & the Sleeping Souls, the Adicts, Lucero and more.<\/p>\n In an Instagram<\/a> post announcing the cruise, the band posted the lineup along with a message. \u201cHoist the sails and grab your tankards… Flogging Molly\u2019s Salty Dog Cruise is heading back to sea for another unforgettable adventure, featuring TWO ship-exclusive shows with Flogging Molly and a lineup that will fuel five days of absolute mayhem!\u201d<\/p>\n King also added his own note. \u201cHey Salty Dog 2026 shipmates – Bridget and I are really looking forward to seeing you all, it\u2019s just what the doctor ordered!\u201d<\/p>\n Fans were thrilled to hear that King is on the mend, and the band is back in action.<\/p>\n \u201cNice to see this announcement! Hopefully this means Dave is in good health!\u201d wrote one.<\/p>\n \u201cI’ve been thinking about Dave frequently over the past six months and was becoming concerned. This is a great relief to see. Happy to know that the band is getting back to their regularly scheduled shenanigans and hope to see you all in the Seattle area again soon! Sl\u00e1n!\u201d another added.<\/p>\n King first gained notice as the singer in 1980s hard-rock band Fastway alongside former Mot\u00f6rhead guitarist “Fast” Eddie Clarke<\/strong> and ex-UFO bassist Pete Way<\/strong>. He formed Flogging Molly in 1993.<\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Oct 5, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\nDave King’s ‘Very Serious Health’ Battle<\/h2>\n
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