After only five years of performing, the band released this statement, as well as Kamijo posting it on his Twitter:
An Important Announcement From Versailles:
Dear Enduring, Loyal Supporters,
We would like to announce that Versailles has decided to stop all activities by the closing of the year.
Being our 5th anniversary -- and without a clear direction heading into the future – we have decided it was in the best interest of the band and the music, our staff and supporters, in order to pursue our artistic and personal goals outside the current framework, to stop all our activities by the end of 2012.
Since the beginning the “ROSE” has played a central role, both thematically and symbolically, for Versailles. The “ROSE”, which is also the title song of their 5th anniversary single, is about birth, becoming and being – in short, their story to the world.
The band will release their farewell album September 26th and tour domestically soon afterwards. On December 20th, Versailles will have their grand finale which be performed at NHK Hall in Tokyo.
Please come and show your support to Versailles and their final journey.
July 20th, 2012Versailles
YMN corporation
This has come as a shock to fans all around the world, as much as the passing of bassist Jasmine You in 2009.
UPDATE:
The announcement has been removed from Versailes' official site, presumably to address fan outcry after the news spread so fast. Will have more news as it come in.
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