A HUGE rock band has split after a decade together – and fans are completely gutted over the news.
Irish rockers Kodaline, known for their hits such as Brother, All I Want, and Moving On, have announced that they will soon be parting ways.
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Taking to social media to share the sad news, the band, which formed in 2005, wrote: “After over a decade, it’s time to say goodbye.
“With all our love. VSMJ.”
The caption accompanied a video, which saw the band performing on stage with a voiceover that played over the top.
In the voiceover, the band members could be heard saying: “After over a decade together we’ve made the difficult decision to say goodbye to Kodaline.
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“It might come as a surprise, and it’s definitely bittersweet for us too.
“What we’ve shared has changed our lives forever.
“From busking on the streets of Dublin to playing shows across the world, it really has been the stuff that dreams are made of.
“We want it to end on a high, so before we say goodbye, we’re heading into the studio one last time to record our fifth and final album as Kodaline.
“We are, and always will be, forever grateful for your love and support.”
They went on: “It’s been a journey that we’ll never forget and we hope that the music stays with you long after we’re gone.
“With all our love Vinny, Steve, Mark and Jay.”
Fans rushed to the comments to react to the heartbeaking news.
One person wrote: “Nah why you gotta ruin my week like this.”
“Please don’t,” pleaded another.
“Thank you for being there for so many of us through your songs,” added a third.
A fourth said: “Through every heartbreak and healing, your songs stayed. I’ll always love you—honestly, completely, endlessly.”
While a fifth penned: “NOOOO PLEASEEE i’ve never been to your concert wdym i’ll never have the chance to see you guys live.”
And fellow Irish musicians Jedward added: “You can never fully say goodbye to Kodaline so we’ll see ya in the year 2030 something.
“Cause your to iconic not to come back and slay once again.”
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