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Saves The Day Members Depart For Glassjaw

Posted in Splits on December 22, 2009

Saves the Day members Mannuel Carrero and Durijah Lang have left the group to focus their efforts on Glassjaw.  Frontman Chris Conley commented on their departure:

Being that Glassjaw is back in action and touring extensively throughout 2010, Manny and Durijah are leaving Saves The Day so they can be available to rock with the jaw. Saves is moving forward as always, getting two new band members ready to tour this January with New Found Glory.

Flight of The Conchords Call It Quits

Posted in Splits on December 15, 2009

Comedy-folk duo Flight of the Conchords have announced the end of their TV Show: Bret, Jemaine and James (co-creator/director) said “we’ve noticed the less we say about the future of the show, the more people want to talk about it, so in an effort to reverse this trend we are … Read more

The Number Twelve Looks Like You Announces Breakup

Posted in Splits on December 15, 2009

After several months of rumors circulating, The Number Twelve Looks Like You has officially broken up. The group will play their final show on Friday, January 29th at School of Rock East in South Hackensack, NJ. Read more

Hostage Life Announce Breakup

Posted in Splits on November 6, 2009

Canadian punk outfit Hostage Life have announced that they are breaking up following one final show. The band issued the following statement: The last Hostage Life show ever will take place at Sneaky Dee's on November 20th. This may seem like it is coming out of left field, but one … Read more

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Armor For Sleep Announce Breakup

Posted in Splits on October 30, 2009

Armor for Sleep have announced their breakup. The band released a two albums through Equal Vision Records and one with Sire Records during the tenure. Frontman Ben Jorgensen issued a lengthy statement here; here is an excerpt: It's been a little over a year since our last tour and some … Read more

Animosity Announces Breakup

Posted in Splits on October 20, 2009

Bay Area-based technical metal outfit Animosity have officially announced their breakup. The band last released the full-length Animal in 2007. Frontman Leo Miller had this to say of the group's dissolution: You have never seen us rest this long. For those of you wondering about Animosity, you are correct to … Read more

Let Me Run Replace Vocalist / Sign To Paper + Plastick

Posted in Splits on October 15, 2009

Let Me Run have announced that they parted ways with vocalist and guitarist Travis Omilian over the Summer. The band have found a replacement in the form of Dan Maxwell. The band had this to say of their changes: The addition of Dan into the band has given us a … Read more

He Is Legend Goes On Indefinite Hiatus

Posted in Splits on September 28, 2009

North Carolina hardcore/metal outfit He is Legend has announced their decision to go on an indefinite hiatus, but they have not officially broken up. The announcement comes after rumors began to swirl of the group's breakup, which became critical when vocalist Schuylar Croom was confirmed to be filling in as … Read more

The Steal Announce Breakup

Posted in Splits on September 15, 2009

UK melodic hardcore outfit The Steal have announced that they will be breaking up after their next show; the final show is scheduled to take place on this Friday, September 18th. The band issued the following statement concerning their disbanding: So. We had our first practice in 8 months last … Read more

Battle Of Mice Announce Breakup

Posted in Splits on September 3, 2009

Neurot Recordings artist Battle of Mice have announced their breakup. The band issued the following statement concerning their passing: After two critically acclaimed releases, Battle of Mice has been officially and amicably dissolved. Never before has the story of a violent, interpersonal flameout been so aurally documented. It was intense … Read more

Noel Gallagher Quits Oasis

Posted in Splits on August 31, 2009

Noel Gallagher has announced his departure from Oasis. The English rock outfit released their latest effort, Dig Out Your Soul, in late 2008. Here is the statement that Gallagher made concerning his leaving: It's with some sadness and great relief to tell you that I quit Oasis tonight. People will … Read more

Thorns Of Life Have Broken Up / Schwarzenbach Launches New Project

Posted in Splits on August 25, 2009

The short-lived Thorns of Life have officially be declared broken up. The project was headed by Blake Schwarzenbach of Jawbreaker/Jets to Brazil fame and also featured Aaron Cometbus of Crimpshrine/Pinhead Gunpowder and Gr'ups bassist / The L Word star Daniela Sea. Rumors of an album being recording with J. Robbins … Read more

No Harm Done Call It Quits

Posted in Splits on August 25, 2009

Florida melodic hardcore punk outfit No Harm Done have announced their breakup. Here is a statement from vocalist Matt Cantwell: These past few years have been nothing short of amazing, and I wouldn't change a single thing. Thank you to anyone who ever supported this band. First off, I want … Read more

Pennywise Discuss Vocalist's Departure

Posted in Splits on August 21, 2009

The members of Pennywise - Fletcher Dragge, Byron McMackin and Randy Bradbury - have issued the following statement regarding singer Jim Lindberg’s departure: After 19 years with Pennywise, Jim Lindberg has decided to step down as lead singer. Pennywise has long stood behind the motto that you should always follow … Read more

Let Down Break Up

Posted in Splits on August 17, 2009

Pennsylvania hardcore outfit Let Down have broken up have played their last show together this past week at the This is Hardcore Festival. Members of the band continue on with new projects including Mother of Mercy. Read more

Cattle Decapitation Part With Bassist

Posted in Splits on August 13, 2009

Cattle Decapitation have parted ways with bassist Troy Oftedal. The band had this to say on the matter: It is time to announce a few things that have been going on in the Cattle Decapitation camp. First off, we have officially parted ways with bassist Troy Oftedal due to musical … Read more

No Truce To Break Up / Offer Final Record For Free

Posted in Splits on July 16, 2009

Salinas, CA hardcore outfit No Truce have announced that they will be breaking up following a final show in August. The band have released several recordings over their four-year span as a band including several EP's for High Fidelity Records and a split CD with Crucified on Escapist Records. The … Read more

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 … Read more

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