Arizona-based extreme trash act Hemoptysis have called it quits. The band's statement reads as follows:

"The very hard decision to end Hemoptysis in its current form has been made. In the end it is the best decision to be able to move forward into the future both musically and personally.

First of all, we can't thank our fans enough for the support they've given us. When Masaki and Travis started this band 7 years ago, they never dreamed they would accomplish all they have, and that success is due mostly to the support of our amazing fans. We really look forward to having them behind us as we move on to the next chapter of our music and careers.

To all the amazing people who contributed funds to our Indiegogo campaign, we have an email coming to you about the status of the music, and our exciting new plans. We look forward to having you on board, so please check your inbox and keep an eye out.

To our local fans, we are unfortunately not playing the show on Sat, June 7th at Joe's Grotto, but please come out and support all other awesome bands on this bill!

Singer/Guitarist Masaki Murashita, the songwriter and founding member of Hemoptysis is hard at work preparing to release new music later this year, taking the Hemoptysis sound to into its next incarnation. You can stay updated by following Masakimurashita.com. There will updates and previews posted soon, as well as future release dates.

Thank you again for everything. We wouldn't have achieved all we have so far without you."

In February Hemoptysis released the new single, 'Traitor', via their official Bandcamp page, here. The track is streaming below. The song was originally released on the band's debut EP, Who Needs A Shepherd?, in 2008, but the band re-recorded it at Validus Recording Studios in North Hollywood, CA. It was produced, engineered, and mixed by Ryan Greene.