Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs has announced that he’ll be taking a “planned break” from Oasis‘ Live ’25 reunion tour to continue his cancer treatment, after sharing news of his recent diagnosis.
The guitarist was given the all-clear from tonsil cancer back in 2022, but has now shared that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this year, and will be sitting out the band’s upcoming dates in Asia and Australia before rejoining them in South America so that he can have “the next phase of care”.
“Early this year I was diagnosed with prostate cancer,” said Bonehead in a statement. “The good news is I’m responding really well to treatment, which meant I could be part of this incredible tour. Now, I am having to take a planned break for the next phase of my care, so l’ll be missing the gigs in Seoul, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney.
“I’m really sad to be missing these shows but l’m feeling good and will be back ready to go in time for South America. Have an amazing time if you’re going this month and I’ll see you back onstage with the band in November.”
— Paul Arthurs. (@BoneheadsPage) October 3, 2025
Arthurs, the original and founding guitarist for Oasis before his exit in 1999, and later regularly playing with Liam Gallagher‘s solo band, has been commended for his role in the current reunion line-up for adding real heft and power to the sound.
Paying tribute to Bonehead on stage earlier this summer, Noel Gallagher said that he was responsible for Oasis’ return – telling the crowd in Cardiff: “If it wasn’t for him, none of this would have happened.”
Back in March, NME revealed that Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs would be part of the Oasis reunion, alongside Gem Archer, Andy Bell and Joey Waronker. Arthurs played with the band on their first three albums, before departing during the recording of ‘Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants’ (2000).
Oasis played their last scheduled UK dates at the weekend with two closing nights at Wembley Stadium, with Liam seemingly teasing the crowd about more shows to come. “See you next year,” he said. Yesterday (October 2) saw the band’s website crash due to demand after DJ Chris Evans told his radio listeners of “big news for 2026” coming that day, but it failed to materialise.
Fans have speculated that Oasis may celebrate the 30th anniversaries of their legendary Maine Road and Knebworth gigs by playing Etihad Stadium and Knebworth next year. However, no concerts have been confirmed yet – currently, the band have 13 dates remaining across Asia, Australia and South America.
The band also have a reunion film in the works, produced by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, alongside an ‘OASIS LIVE ’25 OPUS’ book featuring their reunion shoot and live tour photos.
Meanwhile, their 30th anniversary reissue of their seminal album ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?’ was released today via Big Brother Recordings.
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