What’s occurring, butt? Grab a cuppa (or something stronger) because this one’s a mad mix of scary, surreal, and peak rockstar energy. Only in our world could a cancer scare turn into a moment worthy of a documentary voiceover.
🎸 The Day Jared Followill Got a Health Scare… With Kings of Leon Playing in the Background
Kings of Leon bassist Jared Followill has revealed that he recently had a cancerous mole removed, and honestly, the timing was so cinematic it almost feels scripted.
Jared popped into the dermatologist for a check-up — tidy idea that, fair play — and doctors spotted a mole that needed removing immediately. So there he is, lying back, trying not to overthink life, death, and the meaning of “Sex on Fire”… when suddenly…
The radio starts blasting Kings of Leon.
His own band.
During the operation.
While someone is literally carving into him.
Mate. You couldn’t write it. 😅
He said the moment was so bizarre he half expected the surgeon to ask for tickets to the next gig.
⚠️ But Here’s the Serious Bit, Mun…
Jared shared the news not for attention or album promo, but to remind fans:
➡️ Get your skin checked.
➡️ Don’t ignore weird moles.
➡️ Don’t let the sun roast you like you’re a sausage roll at Download.
His mole was cancerous — but because he caught it early, it was removed before it became something far nastier.
That’s a proper job outcome. 💚
🤘 Fans Flooded Him With Love — and Peak Chaos
As soon as the news broke, fans took to social media with:
- heartfelt messages ❤️
- jokes about his music being “the true anaesthetic” 😂
- and at least one hero asking if the surgeon hummed the guitar solo
The band themselves — being actual family — chimed in with a blend of relief, roasting, and brotherly affection. If your own band doesn’t take the mick, are they even your band?
🔥 Rockers Aren’t Invincible — But They Are Resilient
This whole episode is a reminder that even touring legends aren’t untouchable. Health scares don’t care if you’re selling out arenas or burning toast at home.
But Jared turning it into awareness — and a weirdly wholesome rock ’n’ roll moment — is lush, mun. Absolutely lush.
🏴☠️ Final Word From The Riff Report
From the hills of Wales to wherever Kings of Leon are plugged in this week — Diolch, Jared, for shouting about something that genuinely saves lives.
Go check your skin, you beautiful riff gremlins.
Your future self will thank you.
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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