Boyzone have confirmed they will split after their next album, which will be dedicated to Stephen Gately.
News leaked yesterday that they would be officially splitting, but now the lads, Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating and Shane Lynch have confirmed themselves that Boyzone will be no more.
They took to Twitter to tell fans their 25th anniversary album would be their last, revealing: The new is out and yes its true. Our new album will be the last for Boyzone. Weve had 25 amazing years and we promise you that this will be our biggest and best year yet.
According to The Sun, the album will feature songs Stephen Gately recorded before he died in 2009, as well as potential collaborations with Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith.
Their decision to split was said to be agonising but the group decided it was the right time.
On initially announcing their anniversary plans, they wrote in a statement: 2018 will see Boyzone celebrate their 25th anniversary! Thats something that Ronan, Keith, Mikey & Shane are incredibly proud of. Plans are being hatched for new music and lots of touring throughout the year.
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Boyzone formed back in 1993 and became one of the UKs biggest boybands, scoring 21 singles in the top 40 including Picture Of You and No Matter What.
They also had six number one singles. Theyve all gone onto pursue solo projects, while Keith went into acting on Coronation Street and Shane recently appeared on Celebrity Big Brother.
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