Germany's SYMPHORCE have officially called it quits. Frontman Andy B. Franck, better known as the vocalist for BRAINSTORM, has issued the following statement:

"Thank you and lights out!

Seven albums, 12 years and thousands of enthusiastic fans don't make that decision easy, but after long thoughts and lots of talks we decided together to call it a day and dissolve Symphorce. The heads are dead, the timetables of our main bands packed with dates, so we feel a lack of inspiration and no possibility to record more albums, play more shows with the passion and commitment needed. Symphorce will always stand for an absolute independent type of metal, but with our latest (and last) album, Unrestricted, we had to recognize that we have said everything we wanted musically. It was an unbelievable, intense and fantastic time! We thank you all for your long lasting loyalty and the enthusiasm you have shown to us. We will never forget all this for sure.

Of course, we will still remain with and in our other bands and will see us for sure somewhere somewhen on this planet. And therefore, lights off... spotlights on!

All my heart, passion and soul is now one hundred percent Brainstorm, the new album On The Spur Of The Moment, and the upcoming tours and festivals. But anyhow, thanks for 12 fantastic years, thanks for the fulfillment of a dream! It was AMAZING!

Stay metal!"

Unrestricted was released on October 15th, 2010 via AFM Records. The tracklisting is as follows:

'The Eternal'

'Until It's Over'

'Sorrow In Our Hearts'

'Whatever Hurts'

'The Waking Hour'

'Visions'

'The Last Decision'

'The Mindless'

'Worlds Seem To Collide'

'Do You Ever Wonder'