Freebase, the indie rock supergroup consisting of iconic bass players Peter Hook (Joy Division/New Order), Andy Rourke (The Smiths) and Mani (Stone Roses) have called it quits mere weeks before their five-years-in-the-making debut album hits the stores. In a far from amicable split, Mani took to Twitter to air his grievances (or at least talk some trash).

“Three things visible from space, Great Wall Of China, Peter Hook’s wallet stuffed with Ian Curtis’ blood money, Man City’s empty trophy cabinet!”

“I’ve actually got an ongoing career, so I don’t feel the need to exploit my past glories. I exist in the here and the now.”

“It’s where it belongs mate… in the fucking bargain bin before it’s even released,” he wrote. “You live and learn.”

A more affable response has come from Peter …