The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster have announced that they have split up.

The Brighton band, who released their final album 'Blood And Fire' last year after a six year gap, announced the news over their Facebook page.

"We are sorry to announce that the band have broken up," they wrote. "We all thank you for the years of love and support you have all shown. We are all now working on different projects."

The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster released a total of three albums over their 11-year career; their 2002 debut 'Horse Of The Dog', 2004's 'The Royal Society' and 2010's 'Blood And Fire'.

(by Holly Frith)