As Cities Burn Are Not Breaking Up

[Ryan Imhof]

At the Portland date of the final As Cities Burn (http://www.ascitiesburn.com) tour, they announced that they would no longer be breaking up and will be taking the rest of the year off to write a new album.

Submitted by meekers

[armorforchiodos]

this makes me SO VERY HAPPY!!!!! so is tj still going to be doing vocals? more details please?

[ben pequeno]

silly christians... good news though!

[Romancebled]

this just seriously made my whole week.

by the way... what about the members that were supposed to join other bands?

[ThatGuy]

this is wise by them. they were on their way to being the next underoath

[dillonzach86]

Amazing news. This is what I was hoping for.

[st shellay]

this just seriously made my whole week.

by the way... what about the members that were supposed to join other bands?
I know right? Wasn't one of them supposed to join TREOS?

[Take Heart]

Wait, I'm confused. So are several members still leaving, and they're just not breaking up, or is everyone staying?

This post is incredibly frustrating in that it is not nearly informative enough.

[grace we bestow]

silly christians... good news though!
Yeah, because being christian has something to do with it. :rolleyes:

[ben pequeno]

Yeah, because being christian has something to do with it. :rolleyes: pretty much.

[Web250]

What about the lead singer going to TREOS? Hmmmm

[gengen]

this is wise by them. they were on their way to being the next underoath

um. no.

[hangnail03]

cool. their live show is great.

[Shatter_Glass]

yeah what about the TREOS thing?

Yeah?! Like I want that to happen still! I am glad that they are not breaking up though....but MAN!? What happens now?!

[thewebguy]

can anyone confirm this?

[miltownrob]

i am pretty sure that is wrong.

[The Breeze]

This is great!

[straylighthaste]

anyone else go to the portland show and hear this?? we need some other confirmations.

[mattman00007]

I would really love for this to be true because As Cities Burn is one of my favorite bands, but I am a little skeptical. Because at Cornerstone they told us that they were done and Chad Johnson from Solid State said he was sad to see them go. But, things do changs I guess. I just hope that this is accurate. I won't believe it until they anounce it officially.

[TheDeekay]

I'm happy there not breaking up. I'm starting to doubt the guitar player is going to join TREOS if As Cities Burn are still together.

[bruisexblackeye]

This better not turn out to be another BS AP rumor post.
I wont believe it until there's something official or i hear it from one of the boys' mouths myself.
If this is true tho, its the best news i've heard in a long time.

[Zeran]

great news

[IcedOpethBlind]

At the Portland date of the final As Cities Burn (http://www.ascitiesburn.com) tour, they announced that they would no longer be breaking up and will be taking the rest of the year off to write a new album.

Submitted by meekers
no way!
fuck, im stoked now.

[Ryan Imhof]

there WAS someone else that submitted this ffrom the portland show the other day too... but, whoever it was worded it awfully and i couldn't understand what the submitter was trying to say.

[yanks2np]

Ah! This is awesome news! I never really understood how a band could say they are going to break up, play a whole summer together, and still want to break up..

Do you think they changed their mind because fans knew they were done after this, and they probably have gotten so much support at Warped because fans think its the last time?

Thats what I think....

[dumbcorey]

best news of the year.

[meeotch]

oooooooohhhh please be true

[0101]

this is making the majority of the new orleans music scene cream their panties right now.

[Rufio21]

At the Portland date of the final As Cities Burn (http://www.ascitiesburn.com) tour, they announced that they would no longer be breaking up and will be taking the rest of the year off to write a new album.

Submitted by meekers


damn thats too bad, band is overrated and plays music that was done better 3 yrs ago.

I think people need to read the thread before they comment because if I see another "WHAT ABOUT TREOS?!!!!" comment, my head will explode

[shane hennessey]

que?

[book of bros]

im so happy
:)

[catchmealone]

damn thats too bad, band is overrated and plays music that was done better 3 yrs ago.


Agreed. This band is horrible. If they stay together, there is no god.

[straylighthaste]

i don't mean to be lame, but.... punk'd?

gosh i hope this is true!

[CliFFy]

um, what?

[bigempty]

damn thats too bad, band is overrated and plays music that was done better 3 yrs ago.

I think people need to read the thread before they comment because if I see another "WHAT ABOUT TREOS?!!!!" comment, my head will explode

hahahaha im sure your band rules... oh and for sure if you want music that is really hip and up to date... RUFIO is the way to go... hahahaha

this really is awesome... their next album , even though its going to bemore mellow, will do great

[Scott Weber]

wow, that is awesome.

[china white]

Agreed. This band is horrible. If they stay together, there is no god.

I don't like to cause a ruckus.....but fuck you.

And dang, IF this is true, I will be so happy they are such a fantastic band.

[Rufio21]

hahahaha im sure your band rules... oh and for sure if you want music that is really hip and up to date... RUFIO is the way to go... hahahaha

this really is awesome... their next album , even though its going to bemore mellow, will do great


Are you kidding me? haha I have been here almost 3 years (youve been here 2 months), shut up. Why would I want to listen to music that is hip and up to date? I didnt even mention anything about that. Im sorry that Im not the one following trends and listening to shitty carbon copy bands.

YES I listened to Rufio when I was 16. That being said, Perhaps I Suppose will better than ANYTHING shitty As Cities Burn EVER puts out.

Go listen to music not becuase its hip and up to date, but because you like it. What a concept I know.


ps.. my top 35 of last year would be a better gauge of what music I listen to..

[Rufio21]

wow, that is awesome.

New sinking ships is good huh? This is the hardcore sinking ships right? I heard something that there was another band by that name.

[yutsmcgee]

Fucking awesome. And to the dude that said ACB made "carbon copy music". Have you ever given their entire CD a listen? Because their lyrics and sound are fucking amazing, and I find them to be quite a refreshing thing.

[armorforchiodos]

i feel i have to say it: RUFIO SUCKS BALLS!!!!!!!

[Roboman]

I sincerely hope this is true, but I too am skeptical of it.

[Alex DiVincenzo]

Great news.

[shes.a.ghost]

If this is true, I am really happy, and really sad. I was really excited to hear new TREOS stuff with Cody playing/writing for them.

[werealldudes19]

yea yea

[*crying stars*]

you would think that they'd put something on their site about this...?

my friend is going to freak out if this is true. haha.

[operator]

wait. none of this makes sense.
I was just at Cornerstone and talked to TJ and he said that they were.

[MarkyMark1984]

yeah i am not going to believe it until it comes straight from the mouth of the band (or straight from their myspace or website.) Of course, i do know from personal experience that God can work through the whole Cornerstone event and maybe As Cities Burn feels a calling to keep going despite of this being "their last tour" and despite a couple of the members going to other bands. Who knows. guess time will tell.

[TheCaptain]

Gah, I hope this is true.

I'm going to see them on Aug 18th so maybe they'll say something about it.

[gonz]

If this is true, I am really happy, and really sad. I was really excited to hear new TREOS stuff with Cody playing/writing for them.

Same here, but I don't believe it yet.

[ATDIdakota]

Besides the fact Cody would have been a great replacement for Casey in TREOS, have you heard Oh, Sleeper? Colin would be great in that band as that band is going to blow up in the future.

[bigXnasty]

wonderful news. "son i loved you..." was amazing, at the least.

[N8IVIin0rity]

this is wise by them. they were on their way to being the next underoath
probably not.

[ascitiesburn101]

hoorah! But as much as I'd like this to be true, I talked to Colin after a show in june and he told me about Oh, Sleeper and TREOS.

Absolutepunk has not been the most reliable site for news lately..I still love it though.

[weworemasks]

damn thats too bad, band is overrated and plays music that was done better 3 yrs ago.



what is a band from 2003 (besides as cities burn) who has a record that is similar to as cities burn's son i loved...., and was done better musically, lyrically, and vocally. i'd like to find out, so i can listen to them.

jackass.
Agreed. This band is horrible. If they stay together, there is no god.

you are brain-dead. that's an overall stupid statement.

[Rufio21]

i feel i have to say it: RUFIO SUCKS BALLS!!!!!!!

people keep getting dumber and dumber.

[Brxtt]

They're alright, but their little "odd" guitar chords they always play gets old after awhile.

[Rufio21]

what is a band from 2003 (besides as cities burn) who has a record that is similar to as cities burn's son i loved...., and was done better musically, lyrically, and vocally. i'd like to find out, so i can listen to them.



ok well since ACB play typical, sing/ scream style music, I will list some

Across Five Aprils - A tragedy in progress - 2003
From Autumn to Ashes - Too bad your beautiful - 2001
Senses Fail - Ep - 2003
Finch - falling into place - 2001

all I am saying is that there are way to many bands that sound like this and they arent original.

[AsleepforLucas]

They're alright, but their little "odd" guitar chords they always play gets old after awhile.

what the hell is an "odd" guitar chord?

[RichAnth]

Thank God! Best News I Have Ever Heard!

[Seancore]

ok well since ACB play typical, sing/ scream style music, I will list some

Across Five Aprils - A tragedy in progress - 2003
From Autumn to Ashes - Too bad your beautiful - 2001
Senses Fail - Ep - 2003
Finch - falling into place - 2001

all I am saying is that there are way to many bands that sound like this and they arent original.
are you serious?

[Seancore]

i only heard they were going to make another cd

[yutsmcgee]

ok well since ACB play typical, sing/ scream style music, I will list some

Across Five Aprils - A tragedy in progress - 2003
From Autumn to Ashes - Too bad your beautiful - 2001
Senses Fail - Ep - 2003
Finch - falling into place - 2001

all I am saying is that there are way to many bands that sound like this and they arent original.

Wow, you're really not very smart. Sure, those bands all play "sing/scream" music, but none of them sound like As Cities Burn. That's like saying Something Corporate and Elton John sound the same because they play "piano rock". Pull your head out of your fucking ass.

[Romancebled]

ok well since ACB play typical, sing/ scream style music, I will list some

Across Five Aprils - A tragedy in progress - 2003
From Autumn to Ashes - Too bad your beautiful - 2001
Senses Fail - Ep - 2003
Finch - falling into place - 2001

all I am saying is that there are way to many bands that sound like this and they arent original.

this is probably the worst comparison ever...

[MatthiasEllis]

i was at the portland show last night, and talked to cody and they decided like as of the night before that they wanted to continue playing, so they are taking the year off and writing a new record in january of 2007. some of you might want it from the horse's mouth only, but i did hear it at the show.

[china white]

Wow, you're really not very smart. Sure, those bands all play "sing/scream" music, but none of them sound like As Cities Burn. That's like saying Something Corporate and Elton John sound the same because they play "piano rock". Pull your head out of your fucking ass.

I second that.

[minusthejosh]

Best news I've heard in a while if this is indeed true.

[bigempty]

Are you kidding me? haha I have been here almost 3 years (youve been here 2 months), shut up. Why would I want to listen to music that is hip and up to date? I didnt even mention anything about that. Im sorry that Im not the one following trends and listening to shitty carbon copy bands.

YES I listened to Rufio when I was 16. That being said, Perhaps I Suppose will better than ANYTHING shitty As Cities Burn EVER puts out.

Go listen to music not becuase its hip and up to date, but because you like it. What a concept I know.


ps.. my top 35 of last year would be a better gauge of what music I listen to..


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.. wow..

figured if youve been "in the biz" so long youd know what you were talking about... hahaha sad

rufio 4 lyfe bro

[drudo182]

Wow. this is incredible news.

I've been listening to Son I Loved You At Your Darkest a ton lately.

[J4xoR]

Good!

[J4xoR]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.. wow..

figured if youve been "in the biz" so long youd know what you were talking about... hahaha sad

rufio 4 lyfe bro


LOL! burned. :unsure:

[shane hennessey]

Thank you all so much for the emails, and conversations you have shared with us throughout the past month. It is because of the overwhelmingly positive response we have received from each of you, that As Cities Burn has decided to stay together, and record another record. None of us are joining any other projects, TJ will remain in the band, and well be writing a new record this fall.

To clear up any confusion, here is whats going on:

We decided at the beginning of March while we were on tour with The Bled that As Cities Burn would be over at the end of August. T.J. was getting married and had decided to move on with his new life and settle down. We all decided we could not replace such an important part of the band, so we started making preparations to end the band, deciding a final tour was our best way to say thank you, and goodbye to all of you. Morale in the band was at an all time low at that point, and we had completely lost sight of what we were doing, and the purpose behind it. We had become worn out by seemingly endless time on the road and the struggles of trying to maintain some kind of normal life while touring. We were tired and weary; no one had the strength to pull the band back together.

Now, months later, after being on our headlining tour for a couple weeks, we have had many opportunities to talk to you all about how As Cities Burn has impacted on your lives. Conversations we have had with many of you have been overwhelmingly touching and encouraging. Through all of this we have realized how much of a blessing this band is in our lives and the lives of many of our supporters. It has become clear to us that ending As Cities Burn right now would be extremely pre-mature, as there is much left for us to do as a band. We cant even begin to express how thankful and blessed we are by all of you that have encouraged and supported us over the past 4 years, and we are so excited to be continuing on to do another record.

It was not our intention to be indecisive or deceitful through all of this, we deeply apologize for our inconsistency. Sometimes it seems that it takes a drastic situation to realize what is most important in our lives. Thanks to all of you for coming to our shows, and continually supporting us. Hopefully we will be seeing more of you as we finish out the summer and prepare to write a new record.

We love all of you so much, God bless.
-Colin, Cody, TJ, Pascal and Aaron

[meekers]

I submitted this and attended the show...they will continue as a band, no one leaving or joining other bands. He is still getting married but they have collectivly decided that this last tour has been their best and the overall support from the bands is too overwhelming to throw in the towell

[From: Skulls]

fantastic news...this will make seeing them on sunday just that much sweeter.

[catchmealone]

you are brain-dead. that's an overall stupid statement.

The part about there being no god was simply a joke, settle down. While I do not like this band at all, this being my basis for throwing away 16 years of faith would be rediculous.

[weworemasks]

ok well since ACB play typical, sing/ scream style music, I will list some

Across Five Aprils - A tragedy in progress - 2003
From Autumn to Ashes - Too bad your beautiful - 2001
Senses Fail - Ep - 2003
Finch - falling into place - 2001

all I am saying is that there are way to many bands that sound like this and they arent original.


you are seriously a fucking idiot. not one of those bands sounds like ACB. and senses fail? you should be slapped. ACB isnt typical scream/sing music, i can't think of a single band that sounds like them.

Wow, you're really not very smart. Sure, those bands all play "sing/scream" music, but no of them sound like As Cities Burn. That's like saying Something Corporate and Elton John sound the same because they play "piano rock". Pull your head out of your fucking ass.

rufio 21: if you didn't know already, you lose. good day!

The part about there being no god was simply a joke, settle down. While I do not like this band at all, this being my basis for throwing away 16 years of faith would be rediculous.

you not liking the band, and saying they are horrible are two different things. pretty rEdiculous, if you ask me.

[catchmealone]

you not liking the band, and saying they are horrible are two different things. pretty rEdiculous, if you ask me.

so I can't express my opinion for a band? I find this band to be horrible, I do not like them. Sounds the same to me. And don't give me the "untalented" bit, because I never once said they were "not talented", I said they were a horrible band.

[Brxtt]

what the hell is an "odd" guitar chord?

Random notes that don't sound good together played together (as a chord), like in their heavier parts.

[dillonzach86]

ok well since ACB play typical, sing/ scream style music, I will list some

Across Five Aprils - A tragedy in progress - 2003
From Autumn to Ashes - Too bad your beautiful - 2001
Senses Fail - Ep - 2003
Finch - falling into place - 2001

all I am saying is that there are way to many bands that sound like this and they arent original.

ACB has way more substance than those bands. While their name may not reflect it, this band exudes passion.

[joshluke2003]

ACB, I love them!!!