Are They, Or Are They Not, Breaking Up? New Order:

Bernard Sumner and Stephen Morris claim that New Order can continue without Peter Hook. Hooky recently stated that the band has broken up, but Sumner and Morris just issued a statement stating:

"After 30 years in a band together we are very disappointed that Hooky has decided to go to the press and announce unilaterally that New Order have split up. We would have hoped that he could have approached us personally first. He does not speak for all the band, therefore we can only assume he no longer wants to be a part of New Order."

Yeah, and Smashing Pumpkins are just as great without James Iha and D'Arcy/Auf der Maur.

James Iha, D'Arcy Out On Smashing Pumpkins Reunion

James Iha has denied any involvement with the Smashing Pumpkins reunion, telling Rolling Stone, “No, I’m not part of the current Smashing Pumpkins album or tour, I haven’t spoken to Billy in years."

I am not at all surprised that Iha won't be participating, but who will be taking his place? And can the band be as good without their axe man? What do you think? Let me know who you think should play guitar in Iha's place, and whether anyone can do it as well.

Oh, and no D'Arcy on bass, or at least that's what's been alluded to. Auf der Maur has said she'd be more than happy to help out.