End of an era: Suede splits

The bad news for those of you who haven't got tickets for their December 4 visit to the Dublin Ambassador is that after their pre-Christmas Singles tour, Suede will be no more!

Yup, 2004 finds the band embarking upon "individual projects" with no plans to reconvene either on stage or in the studio.

Reads an official statement: "Suede would like to thank the fans for their wonderful support over the years. See you in the next life."

A nation – and the hotpress.com newsdesk – weeps.