Speaking to BBC Radio One DJ Chris Moyles, Grohl suggested that playing the biggest shows of their career at Wembley Stadium in July prompted the decision.
Grohl commented: "We've never really taken a long break, I think it's time. After doing Wembley we shouldn't come back for 10 years because we've played to everybody." - more on this story
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