US EditionHusband, Wife in Popular Rock Band Separate After 22 Years of Marriage
Win Butler admitted to consensual extramarital relationships, and the couple will continue co-parenting their son and supporting their Haiti charity work.
- On Thursday, Arcade Fire co‑founders Win Butler and Régine Chassagne announced their separation after more than 20 years of marriage, saying their bond as creative soulmates will endure and their work with KANPE continues.
- In 2022, allegations of sexual misconduct against Butler arose, with reports published on Oct. 30, 2025, and Butler acknowledged extramarital relationships while denying misconduct.
- Married in 2003, Butler and Chassagne met at McGill University and co‑parent their son, born in 2013 and described as 12 years old.
- The group's statement also noted that Arcade Fire released Pink Elephant earlier this year and wrapped this year's tour in spring, expressing love for fans and plans to tour again soon.
- Longer term, the group has seen lineup changes since 2004, with Will Butler joining then and disclosing this summer his decision to leave as `wonderful`.
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Arcade Fire married stars split after 22 years and historic misconduct claims - The Mirror
Two rock stars in the same band have confirmed they have split up after 22 years of marriage as they vow to still remain part of the group just months after releasing new music
In the history of music, few groups led by a couple managed to survive after the breakup of the two musicians.
A post on Arcade Fire’s official Instagram released the news about the break-up inside the Canadian band. On Friday afternoon, the announcement was shared that Win Butler and Régine Chassagne ended their 22-year-old marriage. Both married in 2003, two years after Butler and Josh Deu formed Arcade Fire. A year later, the group released their first album, Funeral (2004), which catapulted them to international fame. The couple also shares a son. “A…
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