Well, as we so pertinently observed when Test Icicles denied rumours of their demise a few weeks back, bands who strenuously protest that they have no plans to split frequently are on the verge of calling it a day. And it would appear that in this case at least, we were correct. Test Icicles have confirmed that they are planning to break up. The announcement follows the cancellation of their planned NME Awards Show appearance supporting Nine Black Alps.
The group have released a statement which reads: "The band have just come off a European tour and are exhausted from the constant pressures of touring, subsequently they have cancelled their show at the NME Awards and US tour. The band will play their UK tour in April. Details of a final single to be taken from the album to announced. There are currently no plans to make another album or tour beyond this."
Those April dates are as follows:
18 Apr: Glasgow Garage
19 Apr: Sunderland Manor Quay
20 Apr: Manchester Academy 2
21 Apr: Coventry Coliseum
22 Apr: London Astoria