List includes national and international groups that celebrate years of road, some, even, releasing their latest album
Examples of bands that have been active for decades with no break are rare. Fights, wear, or just the sensation brought to the world everything they could are among some of the reasons.
Another very common situation in the segment is the alleged “final tours” – which are not the last. Kiss became known as one of these bands that has already performed two farewell turns, while the Judas Priest announced Epitaph Tour In 2011, but turned back with the decision. Something similar occurred with Scorpionsalso in the last decade, among other names.
But who took advantage of 2025 to interrupt the activities, whether temporarily or definitively? Check out a list of five rock bands that will stop – or take a break – in 2025.
Sum 41 (stopped)
The Punk Band with Metal Influences Sum 41 was formed in Ontario, Canada, in 1996. Deryck Whibley (vocalist and guitarist), Dave Baksh (solo guitar), Jason McCaslin (low), Tom Thacker (guitar and keyboard) and Frank Zummo (drums), the group announced that it would do a termination tour in 2023. In 2025, they performed their last show in Toronto on January 30, after the album release Heaven: X: Hell(2024). About the end, Whibley explained to the radio CJAY 92 (via Igor Miranda website):
“I really believe that music tells you what to do. That way, I knew this should be a double album. As soon as I was finished I realized, and I have been thinking about it for a while, that after all these years with my 1,000% focus on Sum 41 All day, every day, I didn’t have much more in me to continue beyond this record. I’ve been in this band since I was in the tenth series. It came to a point where I would like to put some focus and energy in something else. This is probably the best album we’ve ever made and this version of the band is the best we ever had live. It’s a great way to get out of the scene. ”
Angra (will take a break)
THE Angra He shocked fans after announcing a career break in September 2024. Currently formed by Fabio Lione (vocal), Rafael Bittencourt (guitar), MARCELO BARBOSA (guitar), Felipe Andreoli (low) and Bruno Valverde (drums), the power metal band performs a celebration of 20 years of Temple of Shadows (2004). The Brazilian group states that this time is to “Recharge the energies” and the members will focus on their solo work. The last performance takes place on August 3 at Tokio Marine Hall, in São Paulo.
Mr. Big (stopped)
In 2002, the Mr. Big He announced its closure, but returned to active at the end of the same decade. After the drummer’s death Pat Torpeyin 2018, the band stated that it would release one last album and make a final tour. Under the formation Eric Martin (vocal), Billy Sheehan (low), Paul Gilbert (guitar) and Nick d’irgilio (battery), the hard rock group met again in 2023, held the The Big Finish and released another record, Ten (2024). The American ones played their final show in Tokyo, Japan, February 25th. On the end of activities, Sheehan declared to We go to 11 (via Blabberouth):
“We kind of wanted to put an end to the end of the sentence. And as I said many times, we wanted to run to the finish line, not crawl over it. And for us, a totally functional band, (who) is on tour, playing live, doing the thing, composing and recording, going out after the album and doing another tour, we did it for 34 years, and it’s been an amazing race.”
Lynch Mob (will stop)
Formed by George Lynchex-Dokkenthe American hard rock band Lynch Mob announced its final tour, The Final Ridein January 2024. The group, integrated by Lynch (guitar), Gabriel Colón (vocal), Jimmy D’Are (battery), Jaron gulino (Bass), celebrates its 35 years on the road. The leader of the set explained the reason for the closing (via Blabberouth):
“After 35 years since the beginning of the Lynch MobI feel it is the right time to let this chapter of my musical life disappear in the sunset. I feel that the moment is right because of the solidarity and camaraderie of our current formation. This ensures that we are leaving a powerful legacy without regret. ”
Orange Goblin (stopped)
Orange Goblin It is an English Stoner Metal band that announced its separation in January 2025. Ben Ward (vocal), Joe Hoare (guitar), Chris Turner (battery) and Harry Armstrong (bass), the group completed their activities on March 9, with a show in Sofia, Bulgaria. In a post on social networks, they explained that the reason for closing was the desire to focus on their families and other activities.
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Source: Rollingstone
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