Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes announce they’re taking a hiatus

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Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes have announced that they are taking a hiatus.The frontman broke the news on Instagram earlier this morning (October 4), confirming that the line-up will take an extended break from working on any new material after completing their upcoming run of live shows.“Nine years, five Albums, hundreds of stages shared all over the world and our songs sung with each and every one of you.

It is with sadness we announce that The Rattlesnakes are taking a hiatus,” the post began, showing a handwritten note from the members. “From the deepest lows to highest highs, in grief in anger and in joy, our band has been a celebration of being alive no matter the circumstances.”They continued: “We want to send our love and thanks to the band – Gareth [Grover], Tank [Tom Barclay], Elliot [Russell] & Mitch [Thomas Mitchener].

It’s been a privilege to share the stage with some of the best musicians we know.“So please join us all in celebration of the songs that changed our lives.

Our UK and European Tour will go ahead and we look forward to seeing you all on the dancefloor.”A post shared by Frank Carter (@frankcarter23)The band shared their debut album ‘Blossom’ in 2015, and this was followed up by ‘Modern Ruin’ in 2017, ‘End Of Suffering’ in 2019, and ‘Sticky’ in 2021.Their latest release arrived at the start of this year, in the form of January’s ‘Dark Rainbow’.