Amen vocalist Casey Chaos has handed away. Varied associates and former bandmates have taken to the web to share tributes to the late musician. John Fahnestock, bassist of Amen, additionally confirmed the information on his Instagram as we speak, December twenty first, stating:
“With a heavy coronary heart and a tear in my eye I have to announce that we misplaced one other legend as we speak. I’ve misplaced two legendary frontmen in my profession and Casey has now additionally handed on. It’s was an absolute honor to have been in AMEN and witnessed undoubtedly the genius that was Casey Chaos. He was a power not like no different earlier than him, a real artist, an uncompromising soul and a real punk rock icon! That is arduous for me I sit right here going over all of the reminiscences simply speechless ….”
A press release issued by Brian Perera, founder and CEO of Cleopatra Data confirmed the information as we speak as properly, it learn:
“With heartfelt unhappiness, I prolong my deepest condolences to the household and family members of Casey Chaos.
I had the privilege of working with Casey throughout his unforgettable stay efficiency with Christian Dying on the American Legion Corridor again in 1993. Strolling into the corridor with my good good friend Matt Inexperienced and my spouse, Yvonne, was an expertise I’ll always remember—particularly seeing Nicolas Cage sitting front-row heart, fully captivated.
Casey wasn’t simply a rare musician—he actually lived and breathed the approach to life. Might he relaxation in peace alongside Rozz Williams and the numerous tortured souls we admire and respect.
— Brian Perera“
L.A musician Skumlove additionally commented on Chaos‘ passing, providing:
“I’m actually thrown again proper now. I don’t know what to assume. What to say. One in every of my good associates and in some methods somebody who I look as much as as a performer simply handed away. Casey Chaos i’m gonna miss you. I really like you. Thanks for at all times being a giant help of what I did. You realize I used to be your largest fan and good friend. RIP”
The 55-year-old Chaos, born Karim George Chmielinski, initially pursued his ardour of skateboarding earlier than taking over a love of punk and steel that noticed him concerned with Christian Dying, Disorderly Conduct, Scum and others.
Nevertheless, it was his time fronting Amen that introduced him him probably the most fame. That band’s 1999 self-titled effort was produced by Ross Robinson (Slipknot, Korn) and got here out via Robinson‘s I Am imprint label on Roadrunner Data.
The group made the bounce with Robinson to Virgin Data for his or her 2000 follow-up, “We Have Come For Your Dad and mom“. The band’s final launch “Dying Earlier than Musik” touchdown in 2004. Allegations of drug abuse, embezzlement and extra finally introduced the band to an finish in 2009 earlier than Chaos tried to resurrect the group a number of over the previous decade or so.
Whereas there have been indications studio periods had been happening for brand spanking new materials, none of it seems to have surfaced.
