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UK post-metal favourites\u00a0Svalbard<\/strong> have announced they will be splitting up in 2026.\u00a0Their farewell run will begin with a UK tour in November.<\/p>\n

In a statement, the quartet shared their plans and thanked everyone connected to the band for the past 15 years.<\/p>\n

“After much reflection, we have decided that 2026 will be the final year of Svalbard.<\/em><\/p>\n

Our final UK tour will be in November 2025. Following that, we plan to do a final EU tour, a final Japanese tour and a few more select farewell shows in 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n

Thank you to everyone who has supported us during our 15 years as a band. Your support has meant the world to us.<\/em><\/p>\n

We’ve shared so many unforgettable moments with you all throughout our career, and we look forward to commemorating our final year as a band with you in 2026.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Since forming in 2011, Svalbard<\/strong> has carved out a sound that spans post-metal, black metal, post-rock, and post-hardcore. Serena Cherry, Liam Phelan, and Mark Lilley have been part of the group since its inception, with bassist Matt Francis joining in 2020.<\/p>\n

Their discography includes four full-length albums, including 2023’s\u00a0‘The Weight of the Mask’<\/em>.\u00a0<\/em>Upon its release, we credited\u00a0Svalbard<\/strong> for delivering a ” raw, insightful, and rich metal album”<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Support for\u00a0Svalbard<\/strong>‘s final UK tour will come from Cage Fight<\/strong> and Knife Bride<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"\"
\nNovember
\n19th Slay, Glasgow (tickets<\/a>)
\n20th Rebellion, Manchester (tickets<\/a>)
\n21st Think Tank, Newcastle (tickets<\/a>)
\n22nd Thekla, Bristol (tickets<\/a>)
\n23rd Oslo Hackney, London (tickets<\/a>)<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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