Ritual have announced they are breaking up right after their summer tour.

The band stated: “Seven years is a long time. After giving it a good thought we have decided to break up.” … “That being said, our summer tour with Verse and Soul Control is now our farewell tour. After the tour we’re going to play one last show in Recklinghausen in September and then it’s done.” … “Thank you for everything! It’s been a joyful ride.”

Check out the Euro tour dates with Verse and Soul Control and say these guys farewell:

23.07.12 Austria, Wien @ Arena
24.07.12 Germany, München @ Feierwerk
25.07.12 Switzerland, Zürich @ Dynamo Werk 21
26.07.12 Italy, Milano @ Into The Pit Festival
27.07.12 Germany, Karlsruhe @ Gotec Hoffestival
28.07.12 Germany, Bausendorf @ Riez Open Air
29.07.12 Germany, Lichtenstein @ Jz Riot
30.07.12 Germany, Braunschweig @ B 58
31.07.12 Germany, Berlin @ Bi Nuu
01.08.12 Poland, Warsaw @ Radio Luxembourg
02.08.12 Germany, Hamburg @ Hafenklang
03.08.12 Belgium, Knokke-Heist @ Zaal Ravelingen
04.08.12 Germany, Köln @ Allschools Fest

You can read the band’s full statement on their Blogspot.

For more info check Ritual’s Facebook page.