Rebellion, whose real name is Rune Grønn, played his last show with the band at Folken in Stavanger on October 27th.

He formed the Verdal-based band with Pål Bøttger Kjærnes and Thomas Seltzer in 1988.

“The decision was made this summer, realizing I hadn’t had time off at all from work or touring for three years,” he explained in a statement from Turbonegro’s U.K. record label.

“I will continue to be involved with the band on the management side of things, as well as running Turbonegro’s record label Scandinavian Leather Recordings.

“This will also give me time to put more effort into my day job at Universal, where I now have been given the opportunity to set up my own label.”