Jane’s Addiction 'to split again'

Legendary rockers Jane’s Addiction are to split up again, according to a statement posted on guitarist Dave Navarro’s website. Pictured: Singer Perry Farrell.

The band - who originally split in 1991 before briefly reuniting in 1997 - surprised fans by reforming in 2002 and releasing the well- received Strays album last year.

Navarro's claims come in a year when Jane's Addiction has been inactive, following a successful world tour in 2003.

The statement reads: "The deal is that it simply didn't work out. Sometimes things just don't work out. In all honesty, we have broken up and rejoined roughly four times over the years. Perhaps that should shed some light as to where we are now.

"Why didn't it work out? So many reasons. Some of them over 15 years old.

"Maybe we are just a volatile combination. Maybe that is why we were so great.

"After 20 years, just like in any relationship, you have your highs and lows and some amazing memories that can never be replaced.

"But sometimes relationships don't work, no matter how much time or energy you put into them and at that point you realise it is healthier to go your separate ways than to keep trying to recreate the magic of the early years.

"Sometimes the best creative relationships are the most combustible and they aren't meant to last forever."