A few years back, iconic alternative rockers Faith No More canceled their touring plans as singer Mike Patton struggled with mental health issues. Patton said that isolation from the pandemic exacerbated his anxiety which then turned into a drinking issue. “Because I was isolated so much, going outside was a hard thing to do, and that’s a horrible thing,” Patton explained previously. “And the idea of doing more Faith No More shows — it was stressful. It affected me mentally. I don’t know why, but the drinking just … happened.”
In a new interview with Radio Futuro, bassist Billy Gould shared an update on the band and if they have any plans to return to the stage.
“I don’t know,” Gould said. “I honestly don’t know. And you don’t have to believe me, but there’s nothing… Right now we’re in a really weird spot, a really strange spot, and I can’t really tell you what’s going on. I don’t know myself. I get different information from people, and I’m in the band, so…”
When it was suggested that Gould “calls the shots” in the band, the bassist replied: “Uh, not really. If I did, probably we’d be playing in Chile next week.”
Gould’s full interview can be viewed below.
