San Diego's Rocket From The Crypt are calling it a day. The band will play their farewell show on Halloween of this year. As frontman John Reis has increasingly focused on his Swami Records label and the (themselves recently departed) Hot Snakes RFTC's activity has slowed to a trickle in recent years, so this is not an unexpected move by the group. The band is preplanning to make their send-off quite an event, as detailed in their recent announcement:

On Halloween night in San Diego, Rocket from the Crypt will be playing our farewell show. After 16 years of scars and ear damage all in the name of spreading goodwill and the Rock N Roll doctrine, we will take the stage for the last time on our favorite day of the year. We know that it is very difficult for those around the world to be with us for this celebration, but we invite all that have been a part of this awesome ride to come out one more time and give it up for the band. We will offer those that have supported and fueled us the first opportunity to purchase tickets. The show is taking place in a hotel ballroom and room packages will be offered with the tickets if you desire. There is a limited number of these discounted room/ticket packages available. There will be five ticket options. 1. Ticket only, 2. Room with 1 ticket, 3. Room with 2 tickets, 4. Room with 3 tickets, 5. Room with 4 tickets. The show is unfortunately 21 and up only as there will be rampant liver-defying consumption.

We'll keep you posted on any future developments regarding the event.