# Rou Reynolds tells us about Enter Shikari’s hiatus and thoughts on the future: “I was in an extremely bad place”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/rou-reynolds-tells-us-about-enter-shikaris-hiatus-and-thoughts-on-the-future-i-was-in-an-extremely-bad-place/
- Published: 2026-11-09T09:00:08+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T09:40:15+00:00
- Original publisher: NME
- Original article: https://www.nme.com/news/music/enter-shikari-rou-reynolds-interview-hiatus-mental-health-future-tour-3975226
- Topics: Entertainment, Health, Mental Health, Music, UK, World

## Key points

- Enter Shikari plan to go dormant at the end of 2027.
- Rou Reynolds says making *Lose Your Self* took a toll on his mental health.
- The band will continue touring and planning before their break.

## Summary

Enter Shikari will take an indefinite hiatus after completing a final stretch of touring, then “fall dormant” as a recording and performing band at the end of 2027. Frontman Rou Reynolds says the decision follows changing priorities and capacities, and years of demanding work; sharing it publicly allows the band to be open with fans while they continue making plans.

Reynolds described being in an “extremely bad place” while finishing and promoting the album *Lose Your Self*, released in April. He says perfectionism and long working hours harmed his mental health, and the band had already been discussing a break before his struggles brought those conversations forward. They still expect to tour and have further plans and surprises before the hiatus.

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