Leeds punk funk scene makers Forward, Russia have announced on their website that the band is to take an extended break.
The group are led by Dance To The Radio owner Whiskas, and released their last album “Life Processes” earlier this year. Known for their frenetic live shows and uncompromising sound, Forward Russia gathered a cult following with their DIY ethics.
In a statement on their website the band said:
“We have decided to take a break from doing ¡Forward, Russia! – for a lot of different reasons. The idea of doing another tour with nothing new to offer was something that enthused none of us, and the idea of re-booting on a productive strand is something we’re not quite ready to face just yet
Added to which, the last few months of inactivity has led us all on paths away from the band. I know that sounds odd, having released an album only a few months ago, but I don’t think any of us were connected to the mechanics of its release. I don’t know how it happened, but I want to thank all our management, the guys and gals at Cooking Vinyl and all the other people who worked on the record for putting all their efforts into the release of ‘Life Processes’ and apologise for our complete failure to engage in the release of it.”
The band are apparently looking at gathering together all unreleased and live material and placing it on their website, and all group members are engaged in other musical activity.
