Jane’s Addiction has officially come to an end following a public apology from frontman Perry Farrell, issued amid an ongoing legal dispute with his longtime bandmates over a violent onstage incident last year.
On Wednesday, December 17, Farrell addressed the situation directly in a statement shared on Instagram, apologizing after guitarist Dave Navarro accused him of assault and battery.
“I’ve reflected on it and know I didn’t handle myself the way I should have. I apologize to our sponsors and my bandmates for losing my temper and interrupting the show,” Farrell wrote in a collaborative post with the band, referring to the September 2024 concert in Boston that ended abruptly mid-performance.
Farrell went on to emphasize how deeply Jane’s Addiction has shaped his life, writing, “Jane’s Addiction has been at the center of my life for decades.”
He acknowledged the band’s broader impact and said the group, their music and their fans have meant more to him “than any words.” [he] I could never write.
Reflecting on the night in question, he added: “My goal has always been to give our audience the best show possible, something real, honest and positive. In Boston, we didn’t achieve that, and I’m truly sorry for everyone who was affected.”
He closed by thanking fans for their “continued love and support.”
Shortly after Farrell’s apology, Jane’s Addiction confirmed that they are separating.
In a separate Instagram post, the band said they “regretted” making “inaccurate statements about Perry’s mental health” and acknowledged that they “unilaterally” canceled their reunion tour after the Boston incident.
“Today we are here to announce that we have met for the last time to resolve our differences, so that the legacy of Jane’s Addiction remains the work that the four of us created together,” the statement said.
“We now look to the future as we embark on our separate musical and creative endeavors.”
The split follows a $10 million lawsuit filed in July 2025 by Navarro, Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins, who alleged that Farrell carried out a “brutal and unprovoked” attack during the show and continued the altercation backstage.
Farrell denied “any and all allegations” in his September 2025 response and asked that the complaint be dismissed.
The incident ultimately led to the cancellation of the band’s reunion tour, which had sold more than 100,000 tickets.
As legal proceedings continue, the band’s final message emphasized gratitude toward fans, calling them “our soul” and expressing pride in the music they created together.
