Jaz Coleman has been found alive and well, in the Sahara Desert living like a nomad. Recently, he vanished without much of a hint and his band mates in Killing Joke and others were worried about his welfare. Coleman seemed amused that there was so much hype over it all, and apparently had been just working on some projects and getting some quiet time. Upon surfacing he issued statements such as these : "I've been finishing my book and writing the score for my new project — (The Nirvana Symphonic) — (laughs), what's all the fuss about then?" and "looks like this has caused a right ding dong and feel its impossible to continue this tour under the circumstances", the latter referring to the upcoming tour with his band Killing Joke alongside the Cult and the Mission UK.
Seems it all started with that when he seemed perturbed at an apparent lack of integrity especially on the Cult's part (ticket prices too high, venues too small, covering up their British roots, etc.) The statement issued then where he tore into the Cult and subsequently vanished is now said to be written by an imposter (according to him). It is said he wished the Cult and Mission UK best of luck on the tour and wants to find out his impostor. I bet you it was him, but it just seems smoother to blame it on another one's doing now. Jaz probably used his time alone to think of a good way to resurface with minimal mess, whilst still avoiding the tour he'd hate to go on with the Cult. Remember, he is the Black Joker, the Trickster.
There is always more than meets the eye, especially beyond simple posts on internet sites!
For example, he could even been abducted by aliens and had his mind initialized and calibrated to do their supreme will, and then more mundane excuses were thought of to cover it up. Haha.
I imagine fans who bought any tickets for canceled KJ gigs will receive refunds. It's hard to say if the rest of the band is right pissed at Jaz.
