The Number Twelve Looks Like You Call It Quits

For two weeks now, there's been this pesky rumor about New Jersey chaos-core outfit the Number Twelve Looks Like You. That rumor suggested the band was done after nine years as a unit and four studio albums released. Unfortunately, the rumor was right on, because the Number Twelve has gone the way of the dodo.

In a statement, singer Jesse 'Jase' Korman said that the band didn't "want to give you a sob story of why we are closing the book." Instead, they want to end it on "more of a happy note like the end of the movie 'Big Fish.' Those of you who've been with us these past nine years know how amazing you are, and know how much we have unconditionally-appreciated your love and support. With that said, it's time to go out with some integrity, dignity and good memories."

The Number Twelve Looks Like You will play a farewell gig on Jan. 29 at School of Rock East in South Hackensack, N.J. The show will feature special guests and former members of Number Twelve joining Korman, guitarist Alexis Pareja, bassist Chris Russell-Walker and drummer Jon Karel.

"I can guarantee you that this won't be the last you hear from all of us, as we will be doing our own music projects beyond #12," says Korman. "But let's keep the #12 legacy living on forever and ever, like it's got an Energizer battery in it, it'll just keep going and going and going and going ..."

Pareja chimed in, saying he was "glad to say [he] had quite a journey with this band (my first and only band). To write music for myself and have others enjoy it was the greatest thing that could ever happen to me. I saw many faces genuinely appreciate what we did, and that's what kept us going. We may have never reached the pinnacle of what 'could have been,' yet we fought hard and brought challenging ideas to those who chose to listen closely."

He explains that there "comes a moment where one takes a step back and reevaluates what has been built. Due to many ongoing issues and the slow deterioration of the band throughout the years, #12 has decided to let this little monster go to sleep. It is best to leave the band with the high standards it set for itself than water down anything good we had."