Equalizer Calling It Quits, Announces Final Show

Canadian hardcore band Equalizer has issued this announcement online about deciding to call it a day:

"The time has come... We've decided that after 8 years as a band, it's time to close out. No bad blood, no major reasoning, it's just time that we end this thing in a positive way (releasing the new EP) and move on.

"Our initial release date for the new EP was planned for April but this will be postponed and changed to a release show and a final set for Equalizer, likely in late May or early June. We'll be announcing the date this week.

"Aside from that, we have a lot of people to thank. Our original members in Matt Gilmour, John Leonard, Jimmy Barry; Other members in Scott Bassarab, Chris Boerger, Jesse Houle, Mike Pantuso, Cass Carmanico, and Justin Pulfer. The band grew and progressed with each of you and regardless of member changes, we're always going to be family.

"We would also like to sincerely thank Addictive Sound Studios, Spectrasonic, Goldmine Records, Bonesaw Records/Productions, Darkside Productions, FWYS Records, Black Widow/Chord Productions, Ottawa Hardcore, Punkottawa, The Diamond Mine Agency, Grime Time Apparel, Faith Clothing, Skoser Merch, and Tim Hortons.

"It would take all day to type out every wicked band we've played with or supported but in the end, you're remembered and you all mean something to us. We played almost 100 shows over the years and loved touring through Ontario and Quebec with our brothers and sisters. It's something we'll miss, it's something we'll never forget and it's something that helped shape the band into what we are today.

"Our final show will be emotional, we probably won't even play our songs properly because it's going to be tough letting this go, but we want all of our friends and family there. Old songs, the new EP, lots of merch to get rid of and who knows... maybe a Hatebreed cover. Stay tuned for the show announcement. Come spend the night with us and send us off in style. Thank you Ottawa, thank you friends."