Canadian hardcore rockers Alexisonfire part ways

Hardcore Canadian rockers Alexisonfire have called it quits almost ten years after the release of their first album in 2002.

Frontman George Pettit announced the split on their website. He cited the need to replace two band members as a main reason why they parted ways.

Singer-guitarist Dallas Green has gathered acclaim in recent years with his side project City and Colour. As a result, Pettit wrote, Green had announced his intention to leave the band a year ago.

More recently, guitarist Wade MacNeil equally decided to leave the band. The two remaining members decided they could not find replacements for both without compromising their legacy.

Alexisonfire is a St. Catharines, Ont. band whose breakthrough album was their sophomore effort, 2004’s Watch Out. The breakup comes after ten years of touring, four albums, including two who went platinum, and a Juno award.

It seems that the remaining members intend to continue making music. Frontman Pettit told fans in his note to listen out for upcoming projects.