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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 and refuses to accompany us on the tour. We are left with no choice but to carry on with the dates as a four piece. The remaining members of the band apologize for these unprofessional circumstances, but we feel that it is best to go through with the tour and not disappoint the other bands as well as the fans who are looking forward to these shows. Please come out and show some Black Dahlia love in our hour of need.

The Black Dahlia Murder continues to tour in support of Nocturnal.

Phantom Planet Calling It Quits

Posted in Splits on November 25, 2008

California rockers Phantom Planet have announced their impending breakup and final show. The band issued the following statement: This could be the most difficult piece of news we have ever had to post. Sadly, Phantom Planet will be playing our last show, December 12, at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, … Read more

For Science Call It Quits

Posted in Splits on November 11, 2008

New Jersey punk outfit For Science have broken up. The band issued the following statement concerning their untimely demise: No, this isn't a joke, and I understand it comes at time when lots of other bands are breaking up but it's a coincidence. This probably sounds too ridiculous to be … Read more

Turmoil Vocalist Parts With Band

Posted in Splits on September 30, 2008

Turmoil vocalist Jon Gula has parted ways with the Pennsylvania hardcore group. The band had recently signed to Eulogy Recordings and were at work on their new full-length record. Gula had this to say about his departure: Turmoil has been a big part of life for many years, essentially half … Read more

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Means Calling It Quits

Posted in Splits on September 29, 2008

Canadian hardcore outfit Means have announced their impending breakup. The band's label, Facedown Records, issued the following statement: Today Facedown bids a fond farewell to Means, a bright, young band who brought enthusiasm and good spirits to the Facedown family. For now Means will be heading out on one last … Read more

Terror Part With Bassist

Posted in Splits on September 25, 2008

Terror have parted ways with bassist Jonathan Buske. No replacement has been announced as of yet. Read more

See It Through Break Up

Posted in Splits on September 23, 2008

Reno, NV hardcore outfit See it Through have announced their breakup. The band released one full-length, Breakthrough, in 2007. See it Through will play one final show on September 26th. Read more

Darkest Hour Parts With Guitarist

Posted in Splits on September 15, 2008

Darkest Hour and guitarist Kris Norris have officially parted ways. Norris issued the following statement when speaking with Blabbermouth: Yes, it's not a rumor - I have left Darkest Hour. Well, I'm not in the band anymore; see it how you want. Let's do no press statements, let's do no … Read more

Internal Affairs Call It A Day

Posted in Splits on September 8, 2008

L.A.-based hardcore outfit Internal Affairs have decided to breakup. The band released Deadly Visions last year via Malfunction Records. Here is a statement from the band: 6 years, 17 countries, and countless shows… The road for Internal Affairs is coming to an end. This band has been so amazing for … Read more

The Ergs To Break Up

Posted in Splits on September 8, 2008

New Jersey-based pop-punkers The Ergs have announced their impending breakup. Here is what the band had to say on the matter: ok. well, it looks like you guys knew us better than we knew us. the ergs are calling it a day. jeff is leaving the band and it wouldn't … Read more

Back When Calls It Quits

Posted in Splits on September 7, 2008

Post-rock/metal hybrid Back When have announced their breakup. The band last released We Sang as Ghosts in 2005. The band issued this final statement: After six years together, we have decided to call it a night. The four of us are still most definitely friends. No nasty fight. No bad … Read more

Middian Breaks Up / YOB Reforms

Posted in Splits on August 28, 2008

Doom-metalers Middian have announced that they've officially called it quits. The, which released Age Eternal last year, formed following the break-up of YOB in 2006. In recent time the band was involved in a dispute over ownership and use of their name. The band issued the following statement: Our lawsuit … Read more

Be Your Own Pet Announce Breakup

Posted in Splits on August 1, 2008

Nashville native punkers Be Your Own Pet have announced they will be breaking up. The band stated the following: To all of our fans, we are sad to bring you the news that our upcoming shows in the UK are going to be our last as a band. We thank … Read more

Life Long Tragedy Issue Breakup Statement

Posted in Splits on July 26, 2008

Life Long Tragedy issued a statetment concerning their recent breakup. Vocalist Scott Phillips had this to say: The decision to end our band was pretty abrupt. We didn't really start talking about it until near the end of our recent tour. Although painful on many different levels, we all mutually … Read more

Dead Hearts Announce Breakup

Posted in Splits on July 17, 2008

Buffalo hardcore outfit Dead Hearts have announced their impending breakup. Guitarist Jeremy Smith made the following statement: With a heavy heart I have to announce that Dead Hearts is breaking up. Our singer Derek informed us today that he was no longer able to continue doing the band due to … Read more

Steel Trap Call It Quits

Posted in Splits on July 14, 2008

Northern California hardcore group Steel Trap have decided to call it quits. The band previously released Cold.Dead.Broke. as well as a split 7" with Trash Talk in 2006. Read more

Holden Caulfield Breaking Up

Posted in Splits on July 14, 2008

West Virginia hardcore outfit Holden Caulfield have announced their breakup and final show. The band will play their farewell show on August 30th in Huntington, WV. The band issued the following statement: After 8 years, on and off, Holden Caulfield is calling it a day. Why? It's just that time. … Read more

Anchor For Arms Leave Lobster

Posted in Splits on July 8, 2008

New Jersey melodic hardcore outfit Anchor for Arms have announced their departure from Lobster Records. The band issued the following statement concerning their leaving and new album: We have left Lobster Records and we'll be recording and releasing our new record Remember Why You Came This Far on our own. … Read more

Life Long Tragedy Calls It Quits

Posted in Splits on June 29, 2008

California hardcore outfit Life Long Tragedy has decided to call it quits after over six years together as a band. The band released a slew of recordings over the years, most recently releasing Runaways via Deathwish Inc. earlier this year. The band played their final show over the weekend. Members … Read more

Himsa Calls It Quits

Posted in Splits on June 23, 2008

Seattle hardcore/metal outfit Himsa have officially announced their breakup. Bassist Derek Harn issued the following statement: After 10+ years, four releases, countless tours and almost incomprehensible (yet constant) upheaval, the last three years of the band have been relatively stable. Having sacrificed everything we had in order to ensure the … Read more