New Order In Disorder

[Moozik: Front Line Assembly - Conflict]

So, the New Order split is getting a bit ugly. Bernard & Stephen announce the New Order name will continue. But Hooky thinks otherwise.

"SECOND: never assume anything! This group has SPLIT UP! You are no more New Order than I am! You may have two-thirds, but don't assume you have the rights to do anything NEW Ordery, 'cos you don't. I've still got a third! But am open to negotiation."

Hook's MySpace outburst appears to be a direct response to an interview Sumner and Morris gave to Xfm where they said: "Whatever happens musically or otherwise, New Order have NOT split up; they continue to exist."

A spokesperson for the band was unavailable for comment, but whatever the outcome of the latest twist in the New Order saga, it seems internal relations within one of Britain's most loved bands have turned distinctly sour.