ROCK band Ween has announced it is officially canceling the remaining shows on its sold-out tour.
The alternative rock group, founded by guitarist Dean Ween, released a statement to Instagram followers on Thursday.
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The update comes after the band announced earlier this month that it would be canceling shows in Seattle, Portland, and Eugene.
“It is with sincere regret and heavy hearts that Ween must make the decision to step away from the stage for the foreseeable future,” Ween wrote in the text post.
“This includes next month’s sold-out Chocolate and Cheese 25th Anniversary show at the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia.”
The group explained that touring has been taxing on Dean’s well-being.
“Despite three great shows this summer, it’s become clear that touring and performing is too taxing on Deaner’s mental health to continue,” the post continued.
“As always, we thank you for the love, dedication and ongoing support.”
Fans have shown support in the comments, with one writing, “I understand it, but I don’t want it [broken heart] take care of yourself.”
“Please just do whatever you got to do to get healthy. For you. And then for us,” wrote a second.
“Thank you for everything Ween. Deaner take care of yourself mang. We’re blessed to have all that you’ve put into this world. Love you guys,” another said.
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Dean, whose real name is Mickey Melchiondo, previously canceled tour dates in April for the same reason.
“I need to step away from performing live in order to preserve my mental and spiritual well being, and instead focus on myself and loved ones,” the singer wrote at the time.
“I look forward to returning to the stage with the enthusiasm, joy, and renewed sense of inspiration that our fans deserve, and that I require of myself when we play live.”
After the group canceled its shows earlier in the month, Dean’s bandmate Gene Ween spoke out on X.
Dean and Gene, real name Aaron Freeman, formed the band in 1984 out of New Hope, Pennsylvania.
“Hey guys. I’ve been getting tons of messages, know that I’m perfectly fine and just as disappointed. Love, Gene,” he wrote.
MORE ON WEEN
Ween gained fame in the early 1990s for its experimental sound, which mixed rock, hardcore punk, and noise elements.
Its highest chart-topping single, Push th’ Little Daisies, came from the band’s 1992 album, Pure Guava.
The song went on to be featured in the MTV cartoon Beavis and Butt-Head.
Throughout its inception, the group has released 11 studio albums, six live albums, and multiple EPs.
Some of its biggest albums include The Pod, White Pepper, Quebec, The Mollusk, and Chocolate and Cheese.
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