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Enter Shikari announce indefinite hiatus from 2027: ‘We don’t think we’re splitting up’

By Guardian staff reporter · Oct 1, 2026, 6:12 PM CDT

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Rock band will still tour the UK, Europe and US over the next year but say decision to ‘fall dormant’ feels ‘liberating’ The British rock band Enter Shikari have announced they will go on hiatus at the end of 2027, a decision that may result in the band’s “extinction”. The St Albans band, who formed in 1999 as Hybryd, are due to tour the UK in November, Europe and the US next year, and said they h

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Emotive languageUses emotionally charged phrasing to frame the hiatus positively.

SpeculationIntroduces a dramatic outcome without supporting evidence.

Sensational framingHeadline emphasizes “indefinite” and “extinction” to attract attention.

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Missing context

The article does not provide direct quotes from band members, reasons for the hiatus, or details about how long the hiatus will last beyond “indefinite.” It also lacks information about any official statements or press releases.

Important context

The band plans to tour specific regions (UK in November, Europe and the US) before the hiatus begins, indicating they remain active in the short term.

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The piece blends reporting (tour dates, hiatus timing) with opinionated language (“may result in the band’s extinction,” “feels liberating”), which adds speculation beyond the factual announcement.