The band have cancelled all forthcoming live dates
The band's former drummer tried to sell his kit on the auction site at a $55,000 (£34,000) starting bid
But band say they're definitely not splitting up...
A new single from the classic band line-up will also be released later this month
Reformed 'classic' line-up set to ring in 2011
Bob Pollard's crew round off indie label's Las Vegas party
Robert Pollard and co will play for old label Matador