Surprise news as the Canadian heavy metallers have decided to part ways after 16 years.

The band announced today:

“It is now that we come to announce that 3 Inches Of Blood has decided to part ways. Naturally, people will have questions as to why we have collectively made this decision. While our reasons are personal, just know we are all still good friends, but it is just time to move on.

All of us will continue to pursue musical projects, so refer to our social media pages to keep up with that.

We are eternally thankful to our fans, friends and family that have stuck by us through thick and thin and always believed in us. You are the reason this band got anywhere and kept us going. We’d also like to thank our musical peers and former 3 Inches Of Blood members for all your love and support over the years.

We’d like to put one last stamp on the band’s career and end it in grand style. Our final performance will be in our hometown of Vancouver, BC, Canada on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the fabulous Commodore Ballroom. We’re pleased to say that, Fire Up The Blades-era bassist, Nick Cates will be playing the show with us. As well, we intend to deliver other special surprises that will make this a night to remember. Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 5 and you will be able to get them here.”

Very sad news as nothing seemed to suggest that the end of the band was coming. The end of 3 Inches of Blood will certainly leave a whole in the heavy metal scene, and we will very much miss the most manly vocals of Cam Pipes. The bands final show will be surely something to remember, and likely be commemorated with a DVD release. Godspeed 3 Inches!