Sum 41.Photo: David Wolff - Patrick/Redferns
All Killer No Filler—Sum 41is breaking up.
The Canadian rock bandannounced via social mediaon Monday that following their new albumHeaven and Hellas well as an upcoming tour, members Deryck Whibley, Dave Baksh, Jason McCaslin, Tom Thacker and Frank Zummo are going their separate ways.
“Being in Sum 41 since 1996 brought us some of the best moments in our lives. We are forever grateful to our fans both old and new, who have supported us in any way,” read a statement from the “Fat Lip” band. “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.”
Deryck Whibley of Sum 41.Burak Cingi/Redferns
“Sum 41 will be disbanding,” continued the note. “We will still be finishing all of our current upcoming 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 skumf—s on the road and are excited for what the future will bring for each of us,” added the band. “Thank you for the last 27 years of Sum 41.”
Formed in 1996, Sum 41 signed to Island Records in 1999 and released the EPHalf Hour of Powerthe following year. The band released its debut albumAll Killer No Fillerin 2001, which spawned a worldwide hit single with “Fat Lip.”
Since then, the band has released albums including 2002’sDoes This Look Infected?, 2004’sChuck, 2007’sUnderclass Hero, 2011’sScreaming Bloody Murder, 2016’s13 Voicesand 2019’sOrder in Decline.
Throughout its run, Sum 41 has also featured members including Jon Marshall, Richard Roy, Mark Spicoluk and Steve Jocz.
Jason McCaslin, Tom Thacker and Dave Baksh of Sum 41.Frank Hoensch/Redferns
In March, Sum 41 announcedHeaven and Hell, an ambitious double album featuring half 2000s-influenced pop-punk and half metal sounds. “I wasn’t really trying to start a record,” Whibley, 43, toldRolling Stoneat the time.
“Making records is like the necessary evil to get back out on the road. That’s how we’ve always looked at it,” continued the Sum 41 founder, looking forward to the band’s upcoming concerts. “It’s been two years and I think we’re gonna fall right back into it. I’m just really excited.”
source: people.com
