The end of an era has come upon prog rockers Coheed and Cambria as their frontman Claudio Sanchez has cut his iconic hair. The musician broke news on Instagram, sharing photos of his new look. "The time for change has come," he wrote. "You inspired me Lawrence, KS. Now, let’s hit the beach! Surf’s up!"

He shared a follow-up post as well, writing, "Went and got my shit tightened up. I look like a younger version of my grandfather."

Although it has seen different lengths and styles over the years, Sanchez's hair has been a cornerstone of Coheed and Cambria's public image. Many fans only know the band with his long hair, much like Disturbed's David Draiman and his chin piercings, or Hollywood Undead and their masks.

In other Coheed news, the band recently released their latest studio album, Vaxis - Act 1: The Unheavenly Creatures. The group dove back into the multifaceted storylines that weave through the universe of The Amory Wars, which the band has comprehensively -- and sometimes confusingly -- addressed in their other albums and comic books.