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The Blackout Announce Split & Final Shows

• 1st Dec 2014

Welsh rocker The Blackout have announced they are to split after a final stretch of UK tour dates in support of their current EP release, ‘Wolves’.

In March 2015 they will be saying their official ‘Goodbyes’ with a series of shows throughout the UK ending in their hometown of Merthyr Tydfil at the Leisure Centre, with a very special show and big send off for what the band think the fans deserve.

The split is the latest in a string of high profile UK bands to call it a day including fellow Welshmen Save Your Breath.

Check out the full list of final tour dates and a statement from the band below:

Hey Guys,

There’s no point in dancing around the subject, so we’ll cut right to the chase. We regret to announce that Wolves will be the final release by The Blackout. Unfortunately we have come to the conclusion we are unable to sustain this band anymore, and we feel the time is right to bring it to a close. This is the hardest decision we have ever had to make as a band, and although we do it with heavy hearts, we also do with our heads held high. We are all extremely proud of Wolves, and are eternally grateful to each and every one of you who helped it get made. We said that it would not exist without your support, and we honestly mean that. We achieved more than we ever dreamed of when we started this band, and we take with us memories, relationships and friends that will last the rest of our lives. We have always said that we’d be nothing without the people who came to the shows, who stood out in the rain, who camped out overnight and we want to thank you, all of you, for making the last ten years so special for us. Whether you came to one show or one hundred, your passion and support has been humbling and life changing. We play our farewell shows in March 2015, these will be the last shows we will play as a band. Unfortunately, these shows will only be in the UK. There are no plans for anything more for The Blackout, so we hope you would like to come and party with us for the final time.

Once again, thank you for helping us live out our dreams.

Love

The Blackout

2015 Farewell Shows

Mon 23 March Asylum, Birmingham
Tues 24 March Koko, London
Wed 25 March Academy 3, Manchester
Thu 26 March King Tuts, Glasgow
Sat 28 March Leisure Centre, Merthyr Tydfil

Tickets priced at £13.00 on sale Wednesday 3rd December 2014.