Doug Dulgarian, founder of the hardcore band They Are Gutting a Body of Water, has been diagnosed with cancer. The band has cancelled its North American tour but will play three December shows in New York and Philadelphia.
01Summary
- 01Dulgarian announced his cancer diagnosis on Instagram on 16 October, the same day the band released the mixtape 'Kool Faith / Loosies II'.
- 02The band has cancelled its North American tour, which was due to start on 29 October in Baltimore.
- 03Three shows will go ahead: two in Brooklyn on 9 and 10 December and one in Philadelphia on 18 December.
- 04A GoFundMe has been launched to support Dulgarian and the band during his treatment.
02Why it matters
This matters to fans of the band and the wider hardcore scene, as Dulgarian's treatment will disrupt touring and recording plans, and the cancelled tour affects venues and audiences across North America.
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