Iconic UK band announce shock SPLIT after 15 years as they release heartfelt update

An iconic UK band announced their shock split this week after a 15-year run in the .

The post-metal band Svalbard shared the sad news as they released their final tour dates in a heartfelt update to fans. They formed in 2011 comprising of five members; Serena Cherry, Liam Phelan, Mark Lilley, Matt Francis and Adam Parrish.

Their 2015 debut, One Day All This Will End, gained them a reputation for combining post-hardcore, post-metal and black metal with emotionally raw, socially conscious lyrics. Svalbard have supported heavyweights like Enslaved, Alcest and Cult Of Luna, and appeared at festivals including Hellfest, Summer Breeze, Arctangent and 2000 Trees.

The band, based between London and Bristol, are set to end their successful 15-year career in the music industry next year. But before then they have some big gigs lined up. They're also due to make their debut at Download Festival this summer, with a slot booked for Friday, June 13.

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They have announced their final UK tour dates and a new song before they are due to officially split. The tour is set to begin in November and will put on a show for fans for one final time alongside Cage Fight and Knife Bride. The group has also teased a series of shows across Europe.

On Wednesday, May 28 the band shared a post to in which they also revealed that they will be embarking on a tour across Japan. The post read: "Ater much reflection, we have decided that 2026 will be the final year of Svalbard.

"'Our final UK tour will be in November 2025. Following that, we will be doing a final EU tour, a final Japanese tour and a few more select farewell shows in 2026. Thank you to everyone who has supported us during our 15 years as a band. Your support has meant the to us.

"We've shared so many unforgettable moments and we look forward to commemorating our last year as a band with you in 2026".

Fellow musician Julian Gage commented: "So sad about this, you guys were the first band to give us a shot as an opener and I have the fondest memories from that tour! thanks for everything legends."

A fan wrote: "I hope to see you on the European tour. I wish you much success with your new projects, but my heart breaks a little," another wrote: "I hope you guys will still be making music." A third wrote: "This news sucks but you lot have crushed it for so many years!! Absolute legacy!"

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