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Agalloch break up…err…become a one-man project…err…go on hiatus

The metal world was abuzz on Friday with news that long-running Oregon atmospheric black metal band Agalloch was breaking up. This was first stated on the band’s Facebook page. As is often the case, the truth seems to be more complicated than initially thought. Vocalist/guitarist John Haughm took to Facebook to clarify what was happening. […]

Transit announce breakup, final tour dates

Transit, the Boston pop-punk-turned-emo group best known for albums like Listen & Forgive and Keep This To Yourself, have announced their breakup. The band will play a few final shows and call it a day this Spring. Check out the final tour dates below. In their ten years as a band, Transit released five full-length records […]

Tonight Is Not The Final Fireworks Show

Tonight, after nearly a decade spent touring the world, Michigan pop rock outfit Fireworks are performing what will be their last show for the foreseeable future. This is not the same thing as their final show, and we felt it was important to remind you of the difference. 2015 has been a big year for […]

Niall Horan Offers Directioners Hope Amid Hiatus Rumors

One Direction have yet to release an official response to rumors the group will go on hiatus in early 2016, but a recent tweet from member Niall Horan has offered fans a glimmer of hope for the future. Monday night, just a day after E! first broke rumors of One Direction’s hiatus plans, Niall Horan […]

One Direction To Go On Hiatus Beginning In March

Prepare to cry yourself to sleep while clutching your vinyl copy of Midnight Memories because the men of One Direction are going on hiatus. According to a new report from E!, sources close to One Direction claim the group will be taking an extended hiatus beginning in March 2016. The purpose of this break is […]

Polar Bear Club Is Basically On Hiatus

Following last week’s announcement that pop rock favorites Fireworks would be going on hiatus at the end of summer, it now seems another innovative alternative band is taking time away from the spotlight. Speaking with fans over Twitter this past weekend, Polar Bear Club vocalist Jimmy Stradt broke the hearts of his followers around the […]

BUMMER: Fireworks To Go On Hiatus Following Upcoming Tour

Today may be the saddest day in UTG history. After eight years together, Fireworks have announced plans to go on hiatus following their upcoming tour. Announced today via Twitter, Fireworks thanked fans for all their support before breaking news of their plans to take some time away from the spotlight. “After these upcoming gigs are […]

New Medicine Announce Immediate Break Up, Cancel Remaining Shows

After six years and two successful studio albums, New Medicine have announced plans to disband, effective immediately. All upcoming shows have been cancelled and, from what we can tell, there seems to be almost no chance they will ever be rescheduled. If you’re reading this now and feeling a little confused, we can’t blame you. […]

Adestria Have Called It Quits

One of my personal favorite bands, the San Diego-based outfit Adestria, have announced that they are parting ways after being together for nearly six years. The group was founded back in 2009, and released an EP plus two full-length albums in that time – the most recent release being last April. They did not go […]

Rotting Out Call it Quits

Better to burn out bright than to fade away, eh? Though they’re far from being the first to release music of this kind, there aren’t many groups doing what Rotting Out has done in the past couple of years – which has arguably been the peak of this Los Angeles hardcore band’s career. With their one-of-a-kind stage presence and willingness to play […]

There For Tomorrow Break Up, Announce Final Performances

Earlier this evening, There for Tomorrow took to social media to announce that they would officially be calling it quits before the end of the year. “It is now the time in our lives that we must go on and discover these new doors that have opened for each of us,” the band explained via […]

REST IN PEACE: Hostage Calm (2007-2014)

Say it ain’t so, Internet. Hostage Calm, the prolific punk rock band from Connecticut that stole our hearts with this year’s release Die On Stage, is calling it a day. The punk and alternative rock community are nothing short of stunned by the sudden and abrupt departure from one of the most promising acts in […]