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Status: Single
City: Falmouth, Cornwall
State: Southwest
Country: UK
Signup Date: 9/2/2005
Tuesday, October 07, 2008 

Hey guys and girls!

Well... some of you seen it coming, others we told, others this will come to you as a suprise.

After 4 years of working our asses off, we have decided to call it a day.

In 2008 we started writing the second album, we maybe took it a bit too seriously, practising everyday and being really picky about everything. We never once argued but it all ended up getting very depressing, being in my cold garage every single day and not getting anywhere fast! I was personally going to bed at around 5-6am, getting up at 1pm for practice and then doing it all over again and again...everyday. I was a mess! It was something I wish never to go through again!

The March/April tour was amazing, out of 5 weeks of gigging... there was only 2 dodgy shows... the rest were really busy, no-one pissed us around and we had an amazing time.

We came home after the tour, but no-one really wanted to get stuck in the rut of the garage practises again, although no-one said anything! So in between the easter tour and the summer tour we never managed to get much done, we just wanted to get back on the road... or at least most of us did.

Sam our new bass player was miserable from day one of the summer tour and it was quite obvious to everyone he was going to leave, so he left half way through the tour, leaving us with a whole month's worth of shows in August with no bass player, cheers mate!

Luckily Josh from "This City Burns" covered and learned the whole set in like 3 days, what a star! Josh has always been amazing to us. He recorded all the bass guitar parts for the songs on our myspace at the moment and played bass for us until Jay broke his collar bone and dislocated his shoulder. He's an massive talent when playing any instrument and also in the studio, I can't express how much we love this dude and his sense of humour!

So Jay was in a sling and unable to do shows, we had no choice but to cancel the rest of the tour and returned home. A few days later, I was over at Ben's house like any normal day! Ben sat me down in the conservatory and told me he wouldn't be doing the second album with us.

This obviously really upset me, it was Ben and I that started the band when we were 16, working from 5am till 4pm together in a bakery in Penryn, just so we could make ends meet! Our dream was forever getting closer but I knew it wouldn't be the same without him and we would never see that dream together.

Ben and I went down to Jays house and told him the news. Funny enough, Jay and I had spoken a few weeks before (after Sam leaving) and said "If Ben ever left... that would be it"

So, Jay and I already knew the band had run its course.

We decided to play Newton Abbot and Plymouth, both were really good shows, I even crowd surfed on my "tour blow-up bed" in Plymouth, good times.

This bit is the most important bit... I may sound a bit like a hypocrite, but so be it.....

I hate it when bands say, we are still best friends with "the guy that left" and we love him so much and wish him all the best! When in reality, its awkward and you don't hang out anymore blah, blah, blah. We said the same about Josh and Luke after they left, I have nothing against them, nice guys, but I never see them or hang out with them.

Jay, Ben and myself are still best mates and have hung out pretty much everyday over the last couple of months since the band split. Mike doesn't really hang out with us but he still lives with me and we are obviously really close and he comes out when we can afford to have a night on the town! REMADIES!

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So life moves on, and everyones been asking what we are up to.

Ben managed to get into university this year at very short notice to study broadcasting and got through the interview still drunk from the night before, with no sleep! haha....how!?!?

Jay's decided to join the Royal Marines and starts an eight month training session in January if all goes to plan after the injury to his shoulder.

Mike wants to carry on with music, in the mean time he has been helping out with local bands around Cornwall and he's enjoying being a bit of a socialite!

I personally have just been on tour around Europe with NATO friends "Yashin" and I've been catching up with old friends and family around the country! I wouldn't even consider not continuing with music, so I'll now be playing drums for Aaron Sidwell (otherwise known as "Steven Beale" from Eastenders) If your expecting anything like NATO, please don't ever listen to us.

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Our last show will be on-

December 20th

Princess Pavilion

Falmouth

Thanks to the thousands of people that baught the album and the thousands of you that downloaded it on torrent sites. All the people that came to see us over the years and baught our merch and sung along! We love you all, come to the last show, make it special!

x

P.S. There is 2 brand new tracks on our myspace... im trying to make them downloadable!

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Random Metal Nights In Hull

 
GUTTED..im glad i got the chance to see u live when i did and the first album is awesome...i would love to wish u lads all the luck for the future.

love to u all
jo x
 
Posted by Random Metal Nights In Hull on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 7:28 PM
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LoveBorbs

 
Fucking hell man, u gys put a good show on as well x
 
Posted by LoveBorbs on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 7:28 PM
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natalielouise;

 
And I only just got introduced to your music :(
All the best for future projects though lads!
 
Posted by natalielouise; on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 7:34 PM
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DJ Fritzl

 
ahh fuck.
Gonna miss you guys ):
 
Posted by DJ Fritzl on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 7:34 PM
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Becky
Becky Jayne Kendal

 
ah dudes no way :(
i've loved your music since the start :(
good luck for the future
xx
 
Posted by Becky on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 7:36 PM
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Kt ♥

 
Im gonna come down from nottingham for this show.

It'll be a good one but :( gutted.
x
 
Posted by Kt ♥ on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 7:37 PM
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Shit Man The Barbarian
j Fox

 
noooooooooooo!!!! u guys are fucking sick as well! i wore your top to download festival this year and loads of people were like ther sick ( just thought ide tell u that lol)
 
Posted by Shit Man The Barbarian on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 7:40 PM
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EVERYONE ASHORE! - End of an Era!

 
no way guys! you were one of the best bands we have seen:(
good luck(Y) :'(
 
Posted by EVERYONE ASHORE! - End of an Era! on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 7:43 PM
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It Was Written In Blood
Jamie Randall

 
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

You can't split up!!!

:'(

I never got the chance to see you guys live, and now, I never will...

But wait... perhaps a reunion tour in a few years?
lol
C'mon, everyones doing it lol

Good luck in the future guys

xxxxxxxxxx
 
Posted by It Was Written In Blood on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 7:43 PM
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Age Old Andy
Andy Bradley

 
Sorry to hear about the bad news, but without Ben, I don't think Nato would be the same.

It's a shame, but what can you do.

Good luck with everything in the future, and I hope everything works out.

Love

xxx
 
Posted by Age Old Andy on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 7:43 PM
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ollie
Ollie Warner

 
noo you guys were mint and i never got to go to any of your gigs :[
 
Posted by ollie on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 7:47 PM
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Mental Metal God [LE, Sweet F.A.]
Andrew Nicholson

 
Only ever got to see you guys once when you came over to guernsey for vale earth fair but was fucking amazing.
really gutted that its all over i heard you were starting to record a 2nd album earlier this year and was really looking forward to it as i (like many) loved the first one.
good luck with the future you guys!
 
Posted by Mental Metal God [LE, Sweet F.A.] on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 7:54 PM
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AIMEE.
Aimee Deavin-Baker

 
i cant believe it
letdowns



love you all really :)
 
Posted by AIMEE. on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 7:57 PM
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xRedeemerx
Douglas Stafford

 
Seen you guys 3 times, and fucking killed it all 3 times.
Its gutting that have to call it a day.
But i hope you all keepsafe.
Good luck, and much love.
Xxxx
 
Posted by xRedeemerx on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 8:03 PM
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Tumble Dork Tom
Tom Spencer

 
Oh shit!! thats bad news man =/
Been listening to you guys for years. was hooked straight from your first demos.
Damn, but ive been to two of your shows and both were a lot of fun. Was really looking forward to your new album but hey.

I hope you all do well with whatever you go on to do :)
Take care.
 
Posted by Tumble Dork Tom on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 8:09 PM
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plmr

 
gutted i never got to see you
cancelled 2 shows i was gonna see you at
i hope everything works out, didn't really see this coming!
rip x
 
Posted by plmr on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 8:09 PM
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Amrik (Many Wombs)
Amrik Bahia

 
Ahh man :(
xx
 
Posted by Amrik (Many Wombs) on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 8:09 PM
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Metal Gear Jas {solid Jas}
Jas Thandi

 
ahh sucks you guys were fun soo glad you played some my cortina and last goodbye for us in london thanks so much :D hope you all have an awesome time doing what you do. heard you so long ago and now it's over ahh you should put up your old last goodbye video for old times sake :P

Jas
 
Posted by Metal Gear Jas {solid Jas} on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 8:10 PM
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erniiee !

 
awwhh no :(
well sad

but goood luck with everything.


xox
 
Posted by erniiee ! on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 8:10 PM
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As The Earth Burns

 
gutted u guys were wicked :( good luck in the future guys !!!
 
Posted by As The Earth Burns on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 8:17 PM
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Benedict
Benedict Hince

 
Shit!

I really like you guys

im proper picky about what bands i like aswell

good luck to you all tho

x
 
Posted by Benedict on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 8:19 PM
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NΔFF
Nathan Bawden

 
Fuck lads.
That really sucks.
Good luck with everything, will be a shame to see you disappear from the scene, I'm a massive fan.
All the best - Nathan
 
Posted by NΔFF on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 8:23 PM
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Millzღ

 
;z
man i'm so gutted !
good luck in whatever you guys do now x
 
Posted by Millzღ on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 8:23 PM
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Bacon
Joe Groves

 
so glad i got to see you
best of look guys
chin up
 
Posted by Bacon on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 8:25 PM
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**BFG**
graham wilkes

 
love the honesty in that ross.. good luck with the band, as i said the other day but will say again this is your chance man...... i am the man that helped me get outa bed in the morning, i am the man who held my penis at primary school i am the man who got me into music, i am the girl who beat the shit out of me.. i am orange
 
Posted by **BFG** on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 8:43 PM
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Frovine
Chris Frohwein

 
I actually feall like cryin this is shit.
Get back together
 
Posted by Frovine on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 8:47 PM
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george
george macbeth

 
damn, the last time i saw you at cornish live music awards, you where awesome! such a tight and proffessional live act & really entertaining :)
good luck for the future... x
 
Posted by george on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 8:53 PM
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Mr.Ben (CFAH)
Ben Lovett

 
What a shock for everyone! But by the sounds of it, i think it was for the best... You were an awesome band, you put on a fucking cracking live show, you guys were soo funny in ur videos and shit, and i'm glad i was part of ur experience. I wish all of you guys every success in the future, and oh p.s whats steven beales and ross' new band called?
 
Posted by Mr.Ben (CFAH) on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 9:48 PM
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Garry

 
DAMN... I Guess it Was Good While It lasted...shame you guys didnt get to play in australia
 
Posted by Garry on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 9:55 PM
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James
James Hayward

 
Absolutly gutted lads you really was one of the best undergroud metal bands in the UK . . . but I and all fans understand that there is more to life than the band and respect your decision to move on . . . I wish you all the best with what you choose to do and will keep hope for a Nato reunion at some point.

Keep Metal Guys

Thank you for writing some inspiring and rocking tracks

James
 
Posted by James on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 11:30 PM
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Vocalist looking for band!!

 
Ah that sucks guys...

Was wicked to play with you guys in Cambridge...I guess that tour next year is out of the question now eh? lol ha

Mark x
Scar My Eyes
 
Posted by Vocalist looking for band!! on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 12:11 AM
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Lewis.
Your Mam

 
all ican say is SHIT!

i only ever saw u guys once!

that was at the bmx in barnsley last year! wich i fucking loced every miniute of btw!

nothing better than getting knocked clean out while moshing to nato!

good look for the future guys!

x
 
Posted by Lewis. on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 12:20 AM
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Spidermonkey man
Dale Howarth

 
NOOOOOOOOO
proper fuckin gutted
you guys are mint
x
 
Posted by Spidermonkey man on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 2:16 AM
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At Sunrise [NEW MYSPACE COMING SOON!]

 
bad times :(
 
Posted by At Sunrise [NEW MYSPACE COMING SOON!] on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 7:29 AM
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In Dying Days [NEW VID ON PAGE] {IDD ARE DEAD!?!}

 
It's a shame, Nato really were awesome.

We played with you once at Junktion 7, Nottingham and it was a great gig.

Hopefully one day you lot can get back together for a few more gigs ;)

Take care all!

Nish

IDD

x
 
Posted by In Dying Days [NEW VID ON PAGE] {IDD ARE DEAD!?!} on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 8:15 AM
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In Dying Days [NEW VID ON PAGE] {IDD ARE DEAD!?!}

 
Propa Gutted:( youre albums so sick, Playing with you in nottingham was propa amazin, i was hopin we cud support you again on the next tour but.. :( i might see if i can get to falmouth :)
In Dying Days
 
Posted by In Dying Days [NEW VID ON PAGE] {IDD ARE DEAD!?!} on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 10:35 AM
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chelsey
Chelsey Brown

 
so yesterday was the first time ive ever even heard of you guys, you play mad good and its a shame i wont be hearing from you further, but i wish you all best of luck with everything! -chels♥
 
Posted by chelsey on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 11:04 AM
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old account

 
oh you bastards!! lol buy me a pint ¬_¬
 
Posted by old account on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 11:49 AM
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Queen Hardcore

 
I'll still have your CD stuck in my player. :(

Good luck guys. Hope it all works out for you. x
 
Posted by Queen Hardcore on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 11:52 AM
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James
James Everson

 
boys im absolutely gutted
was a pleasure meeting all of you's and i hope all goes well in the future whatever you decide to to
 
Posted by James on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 11:53 AM
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Lukesbeard.com !

 
Booooo, good luck to ya
 
Posted by Lukesbeard.com ! on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 12:32 PM
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SAM BROCO :)
Sam Kennedy

 
i really wish i didn't have to read all that but i did and yh i cried a little 2 coz im gunna miss u guys ldssssss i hope evrythin goes well 4 all of u in the future and ross i will b listenin to u drummin away wiv aaron as i love any music hehe so yh i guess i will c u 4 the very last time in falmouth i wudnt miss it 4 the world
love u all
sammy
xxxx
p.s. i expect big hugs on ur final gig wen i c u :P
 
Posted by SAM BROCO :) on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 3:32 PM
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D4rKl1nK

 
OH MY GOD!
you guys cant split up your my favourite band
and im being fucking serious as fuck about that aswel,
my favourite band by far!
i fucking love you guys!
 
Posted by D4rKl1nK on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 3:45 PM
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Carlzaghe
Carl Williams

 
This.... sucks balls!

Good luck with whatever you decide to do in the future
 
Posted by Carlzaghe on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 4:02 PM
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Kayleigh Clipper!

 
Its all about the future babyyyy!

Much love to everyone.
Massive respect for all you accomplished as well.
x
 
Posted by Kayleigh Clipper! on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 4:19 PM
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baby buster [BTC]
James Freeman

 
fair play guys :/.
i think a few of us saw it coming, but it still sucks.
all the best in the future guys!
you will be missed, but i will keep listening to you ;).
yet another born and bread british metal band goes down the pan :////.
much respect yo!
Jam (someone who actually brought the first album, CD 13 to be exact :] )
 
Posted by baby buster [BTC] on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 4:21 PM
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Athina #1 Hit Jam [DE]

 
ahh, i only got to see you once, last year at the rip curl boardmasters and you were awesome, shame i wont get to experience that again!
good luck with everything!
x
 
Posted by Athina #1 Hit Jam [DE] on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 8:00 PM
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Thom-Po
thom whillock

 
no hard feelings towards sam came across there at all
aha
 
Posted by Thom-Po on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 8:21 PM
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Dancing With The Enemy -MERCH ON SALE READ BLOG!!

 
Mate, such a shame u guys had 2 do this!
me n Tom will never 4get the 1st time we played wiv u guys in Paignton wiv Penknifelovelife lol good old Ryuken times lol
Plymouth was phat as fuck as well, loved the bed surfin!
well mate just wish we could gig wiv u guys again. never thought Blucargo wouldv been the last tbh!
well we all wish u guys the best of luck wiv ur new paths!
cheers 4 the fun times!
xxxxD.W.T.Exxxx(Henry)
 
Posted by Dancing With The Enemy -MERCH ON SALE READ BLOG!! on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 8:29 PM
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Hokum Deadfall Photography

 
fuckin hell

KUDOS

ill be there to photograph it :)
 
Posted by Hokum Deadfall Photography on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 8:32 PM
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