Trevor Strnad, the lead vocalist and co-founder of the Waterford, Michigan black-metal band the Black Dahlia Murder, has died aged 41.
News of the heavy metal rocker’s tragic death was announced by his bandmates on social media.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Trevor Scott Strnad,” the band said in a statement. “Beloved son, brother, and Shepard of good times, he was loved by all that met him.
“A walking encyclopedia of all things music. He was a hugger, a writer, and truly one of the world’s greatest entertainers.”
A cause of death was not immediately known. However, Strnad’s devastated bandmates included a contact number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in their statement.
“His lyrics provided the world with stories and spells and horror and whimsy. It was his life to be your show,” the “Deathmask Divine” hitmakers added.
The melodic death metal band was formed in 2001 in Waterford, Michigan. The band’s name is derived from the infamous 1947 unsolved murder of actress Elizabeth Smart, often referred to as Black Dahlia.
The band released their ninth album titled “Verminous,” which proved to be a hit after dropping in 2020.
The death metal band planned to go on tour later this year, with a gig lined up for May 20 show as part of Daytona Beach’s Welcome to Rockville Festival. The band planned on heading to Dynamo Metalfest festival in the Netherlands in August.
Strnad leaves behind his girlfriend, Violet Knox, with whom he appeared in a photo just three days before the news of his death.
