Badflower Frontman Dealing with Vocal Issues, Tour to Continue

Josh Katz opens up about mental health struggles as he works to overcome vocal problems during band's tour.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Badflower frontman Josh Katz has been dealing with vocal issues that have been causing him significant stress and mental health challenges during the band's current tour. After cutting a show short in Salt Lake City, Katz posted a video explaining the situation to fans and clarifying that the tour will continue despite his vocal struggles.

Why it matters

Vocal issues can be a major challenge for musicians, potentially impacting their ability to perform and putting significant pressure on their mental health. Katz's openness about his struggles highlights the importance of artists prioritizing their wellbeing, even as they work to fulfill tour commitments.

The details

During Badflower's show in Salt Lake City, Katz told the crowd he was ending the scheduled tour due to his vocal issues. In a subsequent video message, Katz explained that he had a 'full on breakdown onstage' because the uncertainty around his voice performance is 'messing me up on a mental health level.' However, Katz said he feels supported enough to continue the tour and his career, noting that many other singers have reached out with advice and support.

  • Badflower's tour is currently set to continue on Tuesday, March 4, 2026 in Seattle.
  • The tour supports the band's latest album, 'No Place Like Home,' released in 2025.

The players

Josh Katz

The frontman of the rock band Badflower, who is currently dealing with vocal issues that are causing him significant stress and mental health challenges during the band's tour.

Badflower

A rock band that is currently on tour supporting their 2025 album 'No Place Like Home.'

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What they’re saying

“I had a full on breakdown onstage at the last show. I sort of announced to the crowd that I'm done with this tour 'cause I'm so stressed out with this voice thing.”

— Josh Katz, Badflower Frontman (Facebook)

“It's messing me up on a mental health level I think a lot more than it is on a physical level. It's not knowing what's wrong and not knowing exactly what type of performance I'm gonna get. I don't know until that first note onstage, and then I have an hour-and-a-half of a show in front of a thousand people or more to carry. The pressure of that is a bit too much.”

— Josh Katz, Badflower Frontman (Facebook)

“The important thing for me, right now, is that mentally I feel supported. Certainly enough to continue with this tour and continue my career.”

— Josh Katz, Badflower Frontman (Facebook)

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