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McCartney Leaves Capitol

Posted in Splits on March 13, 2007

After working with Capitol Records for 43 years, Paul McCartney is severing ties with the label and he's taking his entire back catalog with him, which includes his work under Wings as well as his solo material. So where is the former Beatle headed? Why Starbucks! That's right, McCartney is the first artist to sign with the Starbucks record label. Look for his new album in stores through the label this fall. More information can be found over at FoxNews.

Through The Eyes Of The Dead Part With Vocalist

Posted in Splits on March 12, 2007

Through the Eyes of the Dead have parted ways with frontman Anthony Gunnells and are currently seeking a new full-time vocalist. Candidates must be dedicated and willing to tour and relocate immediately. Interested parties can contact the band here. The band is currently in the studio recording their new full-length … Read more

Gather (R.I.P.)

Posted in Splits on March 9, 2007

Northern California vegan straightedge outfit Gather have announced via Myspace that they will be breaking up. You can view the band's full statement via the link. Look for a few farewell shows in May with Seven Generations and Socialized Crucifixion. Gather released Beyond the Ruins last year on Catalyst Records. … Read more

Since By Man (R.I.P.)

Posted in Splits on March 6, 2007

According to Lambgoat, Since by Man has disbanded. The band most recently released Pictures from the Hotel Apocalypse in 2005 via Revelation Records. Read more

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The Explosion Part With Virgin Records

Posted in Splits on February 13, 2007

The Explosion have been released from their contract with Virgin Records after the label refused to release the band's new album, Bury Me Standing. Here is a statement from the band on the topic: We are writing you from the dead of winter here in Park Slope Brooklyn, with a … Read more

Mare (R.I.P.)

Posted in Splits on February 7, 2007

Mare vocalist Tyler Semrick-Palmateer announced via Myspace that the band has parted ways. Here is an excerpt from the statement that he made concerning the breakup: We are officially done like dinner. We have been scheduled to write an album for a while now but nothing ever came of it. … Read more

None More Black Go On Hiatus

Posted in Splits on February 4, 2007

According to Punknews, None More Black have decided to go on indefinite hiatus. The band released This is Satire last year on Fat Wreck Chords. Read more

Ruiner & 1917 Records Part Ways

Posted in Splits on January 31, 2007

In a statement on their website, Ruiner revealed that they have parted ways with 1917 Records. Here is the official statement from the band: 1917 Records planned to release Ruiner's debut-LP "No Apologies" this June. However, the label and band have come to a mutual and amicable agreement to part … Read more

Pretty Girls Make Graves Split

Posted in Splits on January 29, 2007

Pretty Girls Make Graves have made this announcement today on their official site: We are sorry to announce that our upcoming tour in May will be our last. Nick [Dewitt, drummer] quit the band and the rest of us feel like it wouldn't be right to continue on without him. … Read more

Robot Eyes (R.I.P.)

Posted in Splits on January 21, 2007

Robot Eyes has announced that they have broken up. Here is a statement from the band: Robot Eyes first show was on June 1st of 2005, and our last show was on January 6th 2007. In that time the band did four full west coast tours with other bands such … Read more

The Loved Ones Part With Bassist

Posted in Splits on December 30, 2006

According to their latest Myspace blog, The Loved Ones have parted ways with bassist Michael "Spider" Cotterman, who was with the band for the past two-and-a-half years. The band is currently seeking out a full-time replacement. In other news, the band will be hitting the road again in mid-January with … Read more

Playing Enemy Calls It A Day

Posted in Splits on December 27, 2006

Playing Enemy announced via a Myspace bulletin humorously titled "Gerald Ford, James Brown, Playing Enemy..." that they have broken up. Here is the official word: If you were reading this in People magazine, it would say "Playing Enemy have broken up due to irreconcilable differences. They still remain friends". We … Read more

Gospel Calls It Quits

Posted in Splits on December 27, 2006

According to a recent announcement (via Myspace and various messageboards), Gospel has decided to call it quits. The band released The Moon is a Dead World last year via Level Plane Records. Read more

Slumlords Announce Final Show

Posted in Splits on November 28, 2006

Slumlords have announced that they will be playing their final show together on January 12th at The Ottobar in Balitmore, MD. The band released their latest full-length, On the Stremph! through Lockin Out Records earlier this year. Read more

Guns Up! Calling It Quits

Posted in Splits on November 12, 2006

Guns Up! have issued a statement in regards to the rumors of their breakup. Here is what the band had to say: Four and a half years; hundreds of shows, three US tours, three East Coast trips, a European tour, countless weekends, three records, who knows how many demos...four guitar … Read more

Congress Last Show Tomorrow

Posted in Splits on November 10, 2006

Congress will be playing their final show as a band tomorrow. In celebration of their final show Goodlife Recordings is having a sale on all of the band's releases. You can pick up any three releases (CD's or LP's) for 30 Euros or any four releases for 40 Euros. Follow … Read more

Rainer Maria Calling It Quits

Posted in Splits on November 6, 2006

Rainer Maria have announced that they will be breaking up. The band will play their last shows together on December 15th in Philadelphia and December 16th in New York City. Read more

Rancid Part With Drummer

Posted in Splits on November 3, 2006

Rancid have parted ways with longtime drummer Brett Reed. The band issued the following statement on his departure: Brett Reed has decided to leave Rancid and we wish him all the best in his journeys. Thanx Brett for the last 15 years. Brandon Steineckert, formally of the band The Used … Read more

Changing Face Breaking Up

Posted in Splits on October 22, 2006

Northern California's Changing Face announced that they will be disbanding. Earlier this year the band released their debut EP, Our Last Chance. Here is a statement from drummer Nick Rockwell: So many of you thought last night was a our last show. That is not true. We are going to … Read more

Head Automatica Part With Drummer

Posted in Splits on October 18, 2006

Head Automatica have parted with longtime drummer Larry Gorman. No identity has been given to his replacement. Head Automatica is currently on tour with 30 Seconds to Mars, Cobra Starship, The Street Drum Corps, and Men, Women, and Children. Read more