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Clouds Hint At Breakup

Posted in Splits on July 12, 2009

Clouds have hinted that the band's upcoming show on July 30th may be their final show ever.  The band posted the following statement in regards to the show:

yep...last CLOUDS show until who knows when, maybe ever. Times they are a changin’...some people are moving and some are just moving on. Come out and wish Jimmy good luck in the Big Apple. "New York City is the place to go"...come on, you know the words. Who loves the Meatmen? No? How about Fear? "New York’s alright...if you like art and jazz!" Also...it’ll be Johnny’s birthday at midnight...buy that little handsome bastard a shot, willya? Adam and Q will be there, too. Buy us all shots. Thanks for all the laughs.

Clouds released their sophomore effort, We are Above You, in 2008.

Every Time I Die Drummer Quits

Posted in Splits on June 30, 2009

Every Time I Die drummer Mike Novak has announced his departure from the group. The band had just completed the recording of their new full-length effort and first for new label Epitaph Records. Here is what Novak had to say of his leaving: I have officially quit Every Time I … Read more

Seemless Calling It Quits

Posted in Splits on June 30, 2009

Massachusetts-based metal/rock outfit Seemless - featuring former Killswitch Engage vocalist Jesse Leach - have announced that they will be breaking up after a final show together September. Here is what the group had to say on the matter: To any and all who supported and appreciated what Seemless did, the … Read more

Warren Oakes Parts With Against Me!

Posted in Splits on June 9, 2009

Against Me! drummer Warren Oakes has parted ways with the group after eight years together. Oakes made the following statement concerning his departure from the group: I've spent the past 8 years making beautiful music with my best friends and sharing it with amazing people all over the world. I've … Read more

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Don't Mess With Texas Call It Quits

Posted in Splits on June 5, 2009

Croatian post-rockers Don't Mess With Texas have decided to call it quits. The band released the outstanding Los Dias de Junio in 2007 via Moonlee Records. Here is what the band had to say on their disbanding: Dear friends....We wanted to let you all know that Don’t Mess With Texas … Read more

Taste The Steel Breaking Up

Posted in Splits on May 17, 2009

Erie, PA hardcore/metal outfit Taste the Steel have announced that they will be breaking up. The band issued the following statement: 5 years of PA HARDCORE......I guess that's usually the lifespan of a hardcore band right?? Our drummer nate and the rest of us have parted ways and doing this … Read more

Have Heart To Break Up

Posted in Splits on May 14, 2009

Have Heart have announced that following the completion of their upcoming world tour the band will be calling it quits. The band continues to tour in support of 2008's Songs to Scream at the Sun. Vocalist Pat Flynn issued the following statement concerning the band's impending breakup: Once the Fall … Read more

Alkaline Trio Leaves Epic For Self-Released World

Posted in Splits on May 5, 2009

Alkaline Trio has left Epic Records and has plans to form their own label to release their follow-up to Agony & Irony. The band plans to record the new album this Summer. Source: Punknews Read more

Seven Generations Calling It Quits

Posted in Splits on May 5, 2009

California vegan straightedgers Seven Generations have announced that they will be breaking up later this year. Vocalist Chris Rouse had this to say on the topic: For the last six years, I have had a most cherished and enriching opportunity; to take part in something that I have truly believed … Read more

This Is Hell Departs From Trustkill

Posted in Splits on April 29, 2009

This is Hell and Trustkill Records have officially parted ways. The band most recently released Misfortunes last year. This is Hell currently has a number of new songs written and is in the process of searching for a new label. Read more

God Forbid Recruit Ex-Darkest Hour Guitarist

Posted in Splits on March 31, 2009

God Forbid have replaced recently departed guitarist Dallas Coyle with former Darkest Hour guitarist Kris Norris. The band had this to say of the new member: We've recruited ex-Darkest Hour shredder Kris Norris to fill in for the tour. We are currently doing a few warm-up shows as a four-piece … Read more

Jimmy Chamberlin Departs Smashing Pumpkins

Posted in Splits on March 24, 2009

Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin has officially parted ways with the rock group. An official announcement was made via the band's website: The Smashing Pumpkins' guitarist, singer, songwriter and founding member Billy Corgan has announced that drummer Jimmy Chamberlin has left the group. Chamberlin joined the band Corgan founded in … Read more

David Soloway Leaves Saves The Day

Posted in Splits on March 9, 2009

Guitarist David Soloway have officially announced his departure from Saves the Day. The band released their latest full-length Under the Boards in 2007 and have what is rumored to be their final recording, Daybreak, due for a release this year. Soloway issued the following statement on his departure: After a … Read more

Lie And Wait Calling It Quits

Posted in Splits on February 28, 2009

Texas hardcore outfit Lie and Wait will be calling it quits. The band has one final show planned before they are done for good: May 1st at The Warhol in San Antonio, TX. They released the Led Astray EP in 2007. Here is a statement from the band: That's right … Read more

Nine Inch Nails Plans Final Tour & Hiatus

Posted in Splits on February 18, 2009

Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor has announced plans for the band to enter an indefinite hiatus following a final tour with Janes Addiction. Here is what Reznor had to say on the subject: Towards the beginning of my career in Nine Inch Nails, our biggest break came in the … Read more

Once Nothing Breaks Up

Posted in Splits on February 8, 2009

Pittsburgh metalcore outfit Once Nothing have announced their breakup. The band most recently released First Came the Law last year. Here is a statement from vocalist Todd Lowry: Well I did have a big speech planned out but instead I'm scrapping it and just getting to the point. After almost … Read more

Verse Announce Breakup

Posted in Splits on February 8, 2009

Verse looks to have broken up as announced in a blog on the band's Myspace page. The band released Aggression last year and was supposed to take part in the upcoming New Found Glory tour. Here is what vocalist Sean Murphy had to say in said blog: This has been … Read more

Terror Part With Guitarist

Posted in Splits on January 20, 2009

Terror have parted ways with guitarist Doug Weber and have replaced him, temporarily with former No Warning guitarist Jordan Posner. Vocalist Scott Vogel issued the following statement concerning Weber's departure: [Doug] pretty much said he was sick of living in a van 90% of each year and that he wanted … Read more

Deathcycle Calls It Quits

Posted in Splits on January 6, 2009

Deathcycle has announced their breakup following their latest full-length for Lifeline Records, Prelude to Tyranny, which was released late last year. The band issued a farewell statement, with this excerpt of note: After almost 6 years, we have mutually decided that we are all heading in different directions and the … Read more

The Black Dahlia Murder Parts With Guitarist

Posted in Splits on December 2, 2008

The Black Dahlia Murder have parted ways with guitarist John Kempainen. The band issued the following statement: On the eve of our December tour with friends Misery Index and Soilent Green, we in The Black Dahlia Murder are faced with a heartbreaking dilemma: John K. has abruptly left the fold … Read more