THE WILDHEARTS frontman GINGER diagnosed with “rare and aggressive” type of cancer
17-03-20266
THE WILDHEARTS frontman and founding member Ginger has been diagnosed with “a rare but aggressive strain of cancer”, mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).
According to the Mayo Clinic, mantle cell lymphoma typically affects the lymph nodes, but it also can affect the blood, bone marrow and other tissues throughout the body.
While mantle cell lymphoma often can’t be cured, treatments can shrink the cancer size and help contain it.
In a statement posted on social media THE WILDHEARTS wrote: “IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE WILDHEARTS TEAM. During THE WILDHEARTS‘ incredible ‘More Satanic Rites’ UK tour in December 2025, frontman and founding member Ginger Wildheart was experiencing severe pains that some nights forced him to take some short breaks from stage. Determined not to upset the band’s loyal fans — new and old — Ginger took painkillers to ensure the rock ‘n’ roll was delivered, without missing a riff. Away from the tour Ginger has sought medical tests and investigations to establish the cause of the ongoing issue. The results have been confirmed and we are saddened to report that Ginger has been diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL) — a rare but aggressive strain of cancer.
“Right now Ginger is in fine fettle, continuing to write songs that will be released under the guise of THE WILDHEARTS and as solo projects in the future. The follow-up to 2025’s ‘The Satanic Rites…’ is currently being finalised with announcements to follow later this year via Snakefarm/Universal. And, most importantly, ALL currently announced THE WILDHEARTS shows (with more being announced over coming months) WILL GO AHEAD.
“While we process this news and await further medical advice, Ginger wants everyone to know that strength and positivity will prevail and the show WILL go on.
“Make sure you come and see THE WILDHEARTS — sounding bigger and more refreshingly amazing than ever — at a venue near you soon.”
Last year, THE WILDHEARTS released a studio album, “Satanic Rites Of The Wildhearts”, out on March 7, 2025 via Snakefarm.
Watch “Troubadour Moon” and “Failure Is The Mother Of Success”below.
“Satanic Rites Of The Wildhearts” track listing:
01. Eventually
02. Scared Of Glass
03. Troubadour Moon
04. Fire In The Cheap Seats
05. Kunce
06. Maintain Radio Silence
07. Blue Moon Over Brinkburn
08. Hurt People Hurt People
09. I’ll Be Your Monster
10. Failure Is The Mother Of Success
11. Loyola (bonus track)
THE WILDHEARTS, recently signed a worldwide deal with Snakefarm/Integral.
“The songs on ‘Satanic Rites…’ were written during a period of transition, from extremely negative to positive,” reflects Ginger. “I realized how much control I have over my mental health, and the songs came from that understanding. There’s everything here — catchy choruses, proper fuck-off riffs, anger, frustration, acceptance and revelation, with plenty of insane detours. The album starts pessimistic and ends up like ‘Ah, so I CAN turn my life around?’ It’s a hard rock album for people who love hard rock!”
“Satanic Rites Of The Wildhearts” was produced by Jim Pinder (BRING ME THE HORIZON, WHILE SHE SLEEPS, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE) and mixed by Jim Pinder and Carl Bown (TRIVIUM, MACHINE HEAD, WHILE SHE SLEEPS, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, BRING ME THE HORIZON).
“Satanic Rites Of The Wildhearts” will be available on colored vinyl LP, CD (with exclusive bonus track),and cassette. The LP and CD formats contain lyrics hand-written by Ginger, a painting by Ginger, plus other Ginger-related graphics.
To celebrate this release, THE WILDHEARTS will be playing eight headline U.K. shows in March, starting on March 7 at the Leadmill in Sheffield and concluding on March 16 at the 1865 in Southampton.
About the tour, Ginger said:”We’ll be taking a full evening’s entertainment on tour, kicking off with party-punks Dirt Box Disco, going to rock ‘n’ roll church with Jim Jones, then being flayed alive with THE WILDHEARTS. The party starts when the doors open, so get a buzz on and get down early. Come join THE WILDHEARTS‘ community gathering. We guarantee you’ll leave with the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll firmly restored”
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