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Matt Tong Hints At Bloc Party Departure

He's unsure whether he'll return following the band's break...

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Bloc Party drummer Matt Tong has cast a shadow over the future of Bloc Party by hinting he may leave the band for good.

Kele Okereke has already said they band are taking a lengthy hiatus after their current touring commitments, but speaking to the BBC6music, Tong says he's unsure whether he'll return.

"We definitely need to have a break and gain a bit of perspective on life outside of the band. Hopefully if we do reconvene at some point in the future we'll be refreshed and have so many ideas to bring to what it is we do," Tong said.

He continued: "I definitely don't think this will be the last you'll hear of the people who make up Bloc Party.

"Kele is an insatiable workaholic and creating is something he is so connected to so you'll definitely hear from him again along with Russell and Gordon also.

"As for me I don't know, I wouldn't mind trying something else for a while."  

The band were due to perform in Newport tonight (October 16) but have had to pull out after guitarist Russell Lissack underwent a medical procedure.

A statement said: "Bloc Party have unfortunately been forced to cancel this Friday's Newport show as guitarist Russell Lissack has to undergo a medical procedure which, whilst not being serious, cannot be delayed until the end of the tour."


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