Having been together for eight years, and producing three of the most unique albums of recent years - One Minutes Silence have decided to split.

The band have decided to work on their side projects including Yap's work in his spoken word performances and Stratton's work on drums in New Disease.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the irish rap-metal group said:

"Although we are still the best of friends, and cannot rule out the possibility of working together in the future, for now we are dispersing to pursue other projects and interests. We're still in love, we're just not married any more".