Mainstream hitmakers Thrice announce extended break from touring

MAINSTREAM rock band Thrice will be taking an extended break from touring. Read a statement from frontman Dustin Kensrue, "Thrice is not breaking up. If nothing has broken us up by now, I doubt anything ever could. However, we will be taking a break from being a full-time band, and the upcoming tour in the Spring will be the last one for the foreseeable future. Playing music for the past 13 years with Riley, Ed and Teppei has been such a gift. We have been able to see the world, share music with thousands and thousands of people, and make records with a variety of talented and inspiring people. The four of us have been through many highs and lows and overcome them together. I value their friendship, and it has been a great privilege to play alongside them for so long. They are truly an amazingly gifted group of people, and the ways we've grown together as people and musicians has been a joy to experience. . . I will continue to make music in various capacities I'm sure, and continue in my work as a Worship Director at Mars Hill Church in Orange County."

Thrice have announced that they will be playing a special one-off farewell show at London's HMV Forum on 30th April.