Shimpei, guitarist and vocalist for Japan's MYPROOF, has issued the following statement regarding earlier reports that the band has split up:

"You might have seen the news on our official page and Twitter, but we would like to inform you that, as of 11/1, MyProof has officially disbanded. Although we kept working constantly with the same members in the course of 15 years, our path finally comes to an end.

From this point onwards, I'm going to share my personal opinion, but since the start of the new year the whole band went through unprecedented mental exhaustion and we had to talk about it repeatedly in order for the situation to be settled.

Because we were a band that involved the help/collaboration of many people, we tried to keep our responsibilities at least towards the remaining lives and the scheduled release at the time and planned to take a break after that. We also tried finding more constructive solutions, but even so, our efforts were in vain because no one could eventually go forward (regarding musical direction) or perform on stage.

Of course, as a band of four members, we all have a part of the responsibility, however I, as a leader, have to admit that my emotional strength was insufficient, which is a big part of the reason why we came down to this conclusion.

This band's path was essentially connected to my own life, so it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it was my everything. Therefore, I honestly do not know what's in store for me from now on. However, keeping MyProof's positive messages in my heart, I will keep going on, towards the future with new hope and sincere effort.

I would like to say I feel deeply thankful towards everybody who ever got involved with MyProof, as work partner or as a fan.

Last but not least, I would like to sincerely thank Thor, Kai and Tadashi for their collaborative efforts until now."

(Thanks to SEASON OF GHOSTS vocalist/mastermind Sophia for the translation).