Ash announced on Friday that Charlotte Hatherley has quit, after close to a decade with the band, who formed back in 1992, and took on guitarist Hatherley in 1997.
A statement released by the band read: "After nine years, Ash and Charlotte Hatherley have mutually agreed to part company. The decision is completely amicable and they wish each other the very best for the future. Ash are returning to the studio later this year to make the follow up to 2004's 'Meltdown' album. Charlotte is currently recording solo tracks for her second solo album which she plans to release in the autumn this year."