Lostprophets Split As Frontman Awaits Child Porn Trial

Welsh rock band Lostprophets have confirmed they are calling it a day amid the bombshell that is frontman Ian Watkins being charged with infant rape and making and distribution of child pornography.

The band offered the following statement last night.

“After nearly a year of coming to terms with our heartache, we finally feel ready to announce publicly what we have thought privately for some time. We can no longer continue making or performing music as Lostprophets. Your love and support over the past 15 years has been tremendous, and we'll be forever grateful for all you've given us. As we look forward to the next phase of our lives, we can only hope to be surrounded by people as devoted and inspiring as you guys have been.”

Late last year, Watkins was arrested in the UK and charged with multiple sex offences and creating and distributing indecent images of children, the frontman pleading not guilty to the 24 charges in June of this year.

In August, concerns were raised for Watkins' health as he awaited standing trial – which has been adjourned until Monday 14 October.

Lostprophets started their career in the late-nineties, releasing five full-length records, the latest being last year's Weapons, which they toured in Australia for the Soundwave Festival in 2012.