Some sad news - not sad like someone died...well, maybe a little piece of my soul has: according to a blog put up last night, Stavesacre have decided to pack it in after eleven turbulent years of label issues, personnel switches, ups and downs - and oh yeah: some of the best rock and roll of the last ten years, in this writer's opinion. "The fact of the matter is, Stavesacre as we know it is done. There is no tragic Behind the Music story. We all love each other, and you, as much as we ever have," says the post. "We just feel that after an incredible eleven-year run, it is time to close this particular chapter in our rock and roll journey." The band has spent time on this decision, working out the best way to wrap it up; they'll be writing and recording some new music with old friend and former member Jeff Bellew, as well as compiling what promises to be a fantastic DVD chronicling their career. "All of this will culminate in a handful of shows to say goodbye. The five of us are incredibly excited and can't wait for you to hear the rock," the statement concludes. "Sorry for the radio silence...more to come." Thanks to Dave Leibold for the heads-up.
Sick Of It All(until recently, labelmates of Stavesacre - small world) have had to bail on a number of west-coast tourdates with Dropkick Murphys due to vocalist Lou Koller's bad back. Check out their Myspace page to find out the latest.
Posted by mike at February 28, 2007 08:23 PM