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The Rakes Split & Cancel All Tour Dates

The Rakes have announced this afternoon that they've split, and will not be carrying out planned tour dates.

Posted 22nd October 2009, 7:06pm in News, by DIY News Desk
The Rakes The Rakes have announced this afternoon that they've split.

A statement issued to NME.com reads: "The Rakes have always been very adamant and proud of the fact that we give 100 per cent to every gig we've ever played.

If we can't give it everything then we won't do it. That was the rule we set ourselves from day one. After much deliberation we have come to the shared conclusion that we can't give it 100 per cent any more and regret to announce that The Rakes are calling it a day."

Both their October UK tour and their forthcoming American dates have been cancelled, with full refunds being offered to fans.

"Writing your own obituary is a surreal thing to do," they added. "But we want to give particular thanks to our much-loved fans, all the great people we've worked with over the years, our management and loyal record label.

We feel privileged to have had the opportunity to write music together and perform around the world. Genuinely, thanks for the good times... that was one hell of a party! But now, we really must get some sleep."
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