by Nick DeSimone | Dec 19, 2016 | Calling It Quits
British publishing company Team Rock “went into administration” officially this week, following layoffs of nearly its entire staff. This is essentially the UK equivalent of bankruptcy; the company is currently retaining a small handful of administrators to...
by Alix Vallecillo | Aug 5, 2016 | Calling It Quits, News
When a long-standing band announces the end of their days, it can either be due to death, drama in the band leading to breaking up, or gracefully retiring. The Dillinger Escape Plan was formed back in 1997 and, despite the immense popularity and loyal following...
by Metal Insider | Apr 13, 2016 | Bad News, Break (Up) Stuff, Bummer Alert, Calling It Quits, News
It’s well known that a lot of metal doesn’t make a ton of money. It’s a labor of love, really. But it’s been depressing to watch metal festivals like Rockstar Mayhem go under because they’re not financially viable anymore. Festivals are a...
by Alix Vallecillo | Jan 4, 2016 | Calling It Quits, News, Releases, Touring
Even at the beginning of the year, news of bands breaking up aren’t stopping and this time it’s also a fairly long-running band, Weekend Nachos. The band posted the following statement regarding their decision and their plans for the rest of 2016: “To...
by Alix Vallecillo | Nov 12, 2015 | Calling It Quits, Farewells, News, Updates, Video
Many months ago, we found out that Canada’s 3 Inches of Blood decided to call it quits and put the band’s name to rest to dedicate their time to other music endeavors. Along the announcement of their breakup, they had scheduled a final farewell show in...
by Alix Vallecillo | May 8, 2015 | Bad News, Calling It Quits, News, Updates
Did Arsonists Get All the Girls burn out? Not even a week ago, we reported about the possibility of the band breaking up after the statement released by drummer and remaining founding member Garin Rosen quitting the band, according to Lambgoat’s report. Now is...