Beta Band Split

After eight years, The Beta Band have decided to call it a day.

A statement issued on behalf of the band, whose latest album 'Heroes To Zeros' was released earlier this year, reads: "All good things must come to an end. And so it is that after eight years of creating consistently innovative music, releasing three critically acclaimed albums and staging some legendary live shows, the Beta Band have decided to call it a day."

The Beta Band's Steve Mason said simply, and oddly: "The minority is always right. I left the room with silent dignity but caught my foot on the mat, and a thousand, thousand slimy things lived on, and so did I. This is adding insult to injuries. By the way, whos your fat friend?"

Bandmate Richard Greentree added: "The Beta Band apple has over rippened and become riddled with maggots, it must fall from the tree and let it's seeds return to ground. Sincere thanks to everyone who has helped us along the way, see you in the Spring".

A DVD of the band's videos and film work is being compiled and a farewell tour is planned for the autumn.

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