Bugs bassist Jordan Brunoli has shared a devastating update on his cancer battle, revealing he has entered the “final chapter” of his life after treatments were unable to stop the disease from spreading.

The Brisbane musician, who was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer last year, shared the news with fans amid the rollout of Bugs’ forthcoming album, Head Noise.

“I have spent over a year now trying different chemotherapy drugs, backed by an amazing oncologist and treatment team,” Brunoli wrote on Instagram. “Unfortunately I have a mutation that causes rapid growth of tumours, and none of the treatments have been able to stop the cancer from spreading. I am now entering the final chapter of my life after being told in June I had a prognosis of 3-4 months.”

Brunoli said he wanted to be upfront with fans about his condition, while thanking bandmates Connor Brooker and Brock Weston and the wider Bugs team for helping him fulfil his wish of releasing the band’s new album and returning to the stage.

“I’m forever grateful for the support from Con, Brock and our OG Bugs team who have banded together to indulge my wish, to release our album and play some shows before I go,” he said.

Head Noise, which Bugs have been working on for the past two years, has been made throughout Brunoli’s cancer treatment, including while he recovered from surgery and underwent chemotherapy.

“Head Noise means so much to me. I can’t wait for you to hear the whole album,” he continued. “We’ve worked on it for the last 2 years, through the good and the bad. We kept recording when I was recovering from surgery, sick from chemo, even when I had neuropathy so bad I couldn’t feel the guitar I was playing.”

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Brunoli first publicly revealed his diagnosis last year, explaining that doctors had discovered stage four colorectal cancer which had spread to his liver and lymph nodes. He subsequently underwent major surgery to remove part of his bowel and received a permanent stoma before beginning chemotherapy.

At the time, the Australian music community rallied around Brunoli, with Bugs launching a fundraiser to help cover his treatment and living costs while he was unable to work and tour.

Despite his latest prognosis, Brunoli made clear that music remains firmly at the centre of how he intends to spend the time ahead.

“My focus has always been on enjoying the music and sharing it with others,” he said. “Playing, recording and touring around Australia with Bugs has been the opportunity of a lifetime. I just wanna say, if there were a few final shows coming up, you can bet your ass I’ll be playing them.”

He ended the update with a message to those who have supported him throughout his career and treatment: “Thank you everyone, and watch me enjoy the fuck out of the rest of my life.”