Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs has introduced that he’ll be taking a “deliberate break” from Oasis‘ Reside ’25 reunion tour to proceed his most cancers remedy, after sharing information of his latest analysis.
The guitarist was given the all-clear from tonsil most cancers again in 2022, however has now shared that he was identified with prostate most cancers earlier this 12 months, and shall be sitting out the band’s upcoming dates in Asia and Australia earlier than rejoining them in South America in order that he can have “the subsequent section of care”.
“Early this 12 months I used to be identified with prostate most cancers,” mentioned Bonehead in an announcement. “The excellent news is I’m responding very well to remedy, which meant I may very well be a part of this unbelievable tour. Now, I’m having to take a deliberate break for the subsequent section of my care, so l’ll be lacking the gigs in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney.
“I’m actually unhappy to be lacking these exhibits however l’m feeling good and shall be again able to go in time for South America. Have an incredible time for those who’re going this month and I’ll see you again onstage with the band in November.”
Oasis then shared the information together with their assist, including: “Wishing you all the perfect along with your remedy, Bonehead – we’ll see again on stage in South America.”
— Paul Arthurs. (@BoneheadsPage) October 3, 2025
Arthurs, the unique and founding guitarist for Oasis earlier than his exit in 1999, and later often taking part in with Liam Gallagher‘s solo band, has been recommended for his function within the present reunion line-up for including actual heft and energy to the sound.
Paying tribute to Bonehead on stage earlier this summer time, Noel Gallagher mentioned that he was accountable for Oasis’ return – telling the group in Cardiff: “If it wasn’t for him, none of this might have occurred.”
Again in March, NME revealed that Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs can be a part of the Oasis reunion, alongside Gem Archer, Andy Bell and Joey Waronker. Arthurs performed with the band on their first three albums, earlier than departing in the course of the recording of ‘Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants’ (2000).
Oasis performed their final scheduled UK dates on the weekend with two closing nights at Wembley Stadium, with Liam seemingly teasing the group about extra exhibits to return. “See you subsequent 12 months,” he mentioned. Yesterday (October 2) noticed the band’s web site crash attributable to demand after DJ Chris Evans instructed his radio listeners of “massive information for 2026” coming that day, but it surely didn’t materialise.
Followers have speculated that Oasis could have a good time the thirtieth anniversaries of their legendary Maine Highway and Knebworth gigs by taking part in Etihad Stadium and Knebworth subsequent 12 months. Nevertheless, no live shows have been confirmed but – at the moment, the band have 13 dates remaining throughout Asia, Australia and South America.
The band even have a reunion movie within the works, produced by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, alongside an ‘OASIS LIVE ’25 OPUS’ e book that includes their reunion shoot and stay tour pictures.
In the meantime, their thirtieth anniversary reissue of their seminal album ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’ was launched right now through Huge Brother Recordings.
