Overview
- The group announced the split on October 9, calling the move a difficult but necessary step after months of silence.
- Guitarist Andrew Craighan said Stainthorpe has not engaged with the band since April 2024 and did not answer a March 2025 inquiry about his plans.
- My Dying Bride emphasized it is not on hiatus and plans to carry on with a positive new chapter.
- Swallow the Sun singer Mikko Kotamäki continues handling live vocals, and no permanent frontperson has been named.
- Some outlets report Kotamäki could feature on recordings, though the band has not confirmed any studio lineup.