Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes announce indefinite hiatus

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes have announced an indefinite hiatus, sharing in a handwritten statement on Friday (4th October) that the decision has been taken “with sadness”. 

Formed in 2015, vocalist Frank Carter and Dean Richardson have released five albums together under the ‘Rattlesnakes’ moniker, the most recent being January’s ‘Dark Rainbows’, which reached the UK Top 10. Since then, Carter has played a number of shows with Paul Cook, Glen Matlock, and Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols, during which they performed the band’s 1977 album ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ in full. 

Taking to Instagram to share the news (see below), Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes have said: “9 years, 5 Albums, hundreds of stages shared all over the world and our songs sung with each and every one of you. It is with sadness we announce that The Rattlesnakes are taking a hiatus. From the deepest lows to highest highs, in grief in anger and in joy, our band has been a celebration of being alive no matter the circumstances.

“We want to send our love and thanks to the band – Gareth, Tank, Elliot & Mitch. It’s been a privilege to share the stage with some of the best musicians we know. So please join us all in celebration of the songs that changed our lives. Our UK and European Tour will go ahead and we look forward to seeing you all on the dancefloor. Frank & Dean”. 

Having been touring ‘Dark Rainbows’ around the UK, Europe, the USA, and Australia this year, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes will play their final shows for the foreseeable future this Autumn. You can get tickets for these farewell dates, and find out where the band will be stopping off below.