Ex-MUSHROOMHEAD Vocalist JEFFREY HATRIX Opens Up About Going “Fully Natural” In His Cancer Battle

Former Mushroomhead frontman Jeffrey Hatrix, known to fans as Jeffrey Nothing, has opened up about his ongoing battle with cancer and his decision to pursue an entirely natural approach to treatment.

In a new interview with Neeka Rogers of Metal Nation, Hatrix, who co-founded the Cleveland-based alternative-metal and industrial collective, reflected on the journey that began shortly after losing his wife in 2024.

“I, unfortunately, lost my wife Stacy [to cancer] in April of 2024, and within a month I had been diagnosed myself. And I right then made the decision I was gonna fully natural [in my treatment for the disease]. I sometimes got messages from people, ‘Rest in peace. Then you won’t be here next year at this time.’ But I don’t believe in the big medicine way of treatment. I think it’s what a lot of people end up being scared into. And I think if you do a little searching, you might find something that keeps you here without taking so much away.”

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The tragic loss of his wife would shape Hatrix’s approach to his own health, pushing him to explore holistic alternatives rather than conventional treatments. Now a born-again Christian, he shared details about the regimen and lifestyle changes he has embraced.

“So I did that treatment, and for one week I actually lived on grapes and grape juice — nine tinctures, two capsules three times a day for eight weeks. But I had, in that same time, spent time in my sauna. And a little while later I started hiking a lot. And I feel like I’m in the best shape of my life, but I also just like the exercise. Getting off the couch is very important. And I’m not gonna get to where I’m running marathons — I ran a lot when I was young, but I’m not really a fan now — but walking a lot, it helps you physically a lot, but it’s also a cool thing just getting out in nature and experiencing life that way.”

Back in March, two months after revealing his cancer diagnosis, Hatrix gave fans an update via Facebook:

“Just wanted to give an update on my situation and say Thank You All Sincerely, so much for the caring and help. Yesterday started the 7th of my 8 week Alternative Medicine treatment journey. I am pain free since the start and I truly believe that this is Working. I hope you and yours are all doing well. If you aren’t, they can help with a multitude of conditions. (Read the testimonials). Contact: morseshealthcenter.com.”

According to Hatrix’s daughter, Mea, the “alternative medicine treatment” involved a strict daily regimen. On his GoFundMe page, she explained:

“9 tinctures and 2 capsules, 3 times a day over the course of 8 weeks, not 6 as his dyslexic brain first told him. This protocol is from Morse Healthcare out of Florida and it goes with a diet of fruit and vegetables and daily visits to his steam sauna.”

When first announcing his diagnosis in January, Hatrix said he had initially wanted to keep it private but went public to raise funds for his treatment:

“I was diagnosed a couple months ago. It will be very hard to continue working with the treatment path I have chosen. Thank You for anything you can do to help. I know everyone is going through a lot.”

The GoFundMe campaign has a goal of $24,000 and has raised more than $23,000 to date.

Hatrix’s wife, Stacy, passed away in April 2024 at the age of 38 after her own battle with cancer.

Even while battling cancer, Hatrix has remained focused on protecting his creative legacy. In August 2024, he filed a lawsuit against Mushroomhead drummer and producer Steve “Skinny” Felton, alleging copyright infringement and unpaid royalties. The suit claimed Hatrix had not received royalties for his work in “several years at least,” despite writing or co-writing 148 songs for the band.

His attorney Ronald Stanley told Cleveland.com that Hatrix was seeking at least $3.5 million, noting, “We don’t know all what he is entitled to yet.”

Hatrix officially departed Mushroomhead in March 2018, releasing a statement:

“I am coming to you today with a heavy heart to announce that I am leaving MUSHROOMHEAD. It is a decision that I did not make easily, but one I made for reasons that are best for me as an artist and musician at this juncture in my career.”

He went on to thank “the craziest, fucking loyal and amazing fans” for the “once in a lifetime privilege” of performing and recording with the group.

Years later, Hatrix reflected on his departure while appearing on the ‘ADHD’ podcast:

“My issue was there was only one chief [Steve Felton], and that’s not how it started. That really catapulted us all backwards. I feel like we could have done so much more… Things could have all been different and friendly, but I don’t believe my former band has that in their vocabulary. I never wanted it like that. It’s odd.”

He added:

“I left the band because I couldn’t do it anymore. I stayed for a long time for the fans and it just got to be like, ‘Sorry I just can’t do it anymore.’ I was trying to leave on semi-amicable terms and then that never happened… I got to the point where I didn’t even want to go on tour anymore. There was one tour where I felt like I was in need of having every tooth pulled out of my head. The stress was so bad, it felt like that. That ended up not being the case. Once I got home, I was fine. Sometimes a bus can feel like a prison cell or your bunk can feel like a casket or you’re doing time or you’re not even alive anymore… When it was cool, I liked it. When it became somebody’s little game, for lack of a better word, it became very ugly and something I wanted to get out of as soon as I could.”

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