"Anyone that wants to succeed in anything knows that it comes at a sacrifice." One of the UK's best metal bands announce that they won't be touring for the foreseeable future, fiercely criticise the cynical grind of the modern music industry

While She Sleeps looking solemn against a black background.

Sheffield metalcore heroes While She Sleeps have surprised their fans with an announcement revealing that they are taking an extended hiatus from touring for the foreseeable future. In a moving, six-minute video posted to their socials, the five-piece explain that almost two decades of touring and churning out 'content' to keep momentum has taken its toll, and they want to take some serious time to focus on what matters most - making music.

"I want this band to live forever," says guitarist Mat Welsh. "If we want it to live forever, we have to stop something."