Sum 41 have split after 27 years (Picture: WireImage)
Sum 41 have officially confirmed their split after 27 years, revealing that the upcoming album will be their last.
The rock band, responsible for this including The Hell Song and In Too Deep, broke the news in a statement on social media earlier today.
‘Being in Sum 41 since 1996 brought us some of the best moments of our lives,’ the message began.
‘We are forever grateful to our fans both old and new, who have supported us in every way. It is hard to articulate the love and respect we have for all of you and we wanted you to hear this from us first.
‘Sum 41 will be disbanding. We will still be finishing all of our current tour dates this year, and we’re looking forward to releasing our final album “Heaven :x: Hell”, along with a final worldwide headlining tour to celebrate. Details will be announced as soon as we have them.
‘For now, we look forward to seeing all of you skumfuks on the road and are excited for what the future will bring for each of us.
Sum 41 confirmed the news in a statement on social media (Picture: Twitter)
‘Thank you for the last 27 years of Sum 41.’
Fans were devastated over the announcement, and thanked the group – currently made up of Deryck Whibley, Dave Baksh, Jason McCaslin, Tom Thacker and Frank Zummo – for their music.
‘I love you all so much, thank you for growing up with me,’ a follower replied.
‘You all got me through so me serious times! Thankful for all your work [sic],’ another agreed.
‘No way! Your music has always hit hard and been filled with raw emotion, thanks for making 27 years worth of great music,’ one penned.
‘Can’t believe this,’ a devastated fan wrote. ‘Thank you for everything you’ve done and for making great music that we all enjoyed. We love you guys.’
As a commenter added: ‘Damn, I wish you all the best. THANK YOU for being a big part in my life.’
Sum 41 first started out as a NOFX cover band in 1996, with Deryck joined by former members Richard Roy, Steve Jocz and Jon Marshall – but underwent some line-up changes before signing their first record deal three years later.
The group has undergone a series of line-up changes over the last 27 years (Picture: Getty)
Their debut album, All Killer No Filler, was released in May, 2001 and included some of the group’s biggest hits, including Fat Lip, In Too Deep and Motivation.
It became an instant hit – going platinum in the US and the UK, and triple platinum in Canada – leading to huge tours around the country.
Does This Look Infected? served as the band’s follow-up album and was met with praise from critics when it was released in 2002.
The lead single, Still Waiting, soared up the charts around the world, and claimed the top spot in the UK’s Rock & Metal charts that same year.
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We can’t cope.