It's with great sadness we've learned today that Trevor Strnad, vocalist of The Black Dahlia Murder, has passed away at the age of 41.
The Black Dahlia Murder posted the tragic news on social media today, accompanied by an entirely blacked out photo.
"It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Trevor Scott Strnad," the band wrote on Instagram. "Beloved son, brother, and Shepard of good times, he was loved by all that met him. A walking encyclopedia of all things music."
They continue, "He was a hugger, a writer, and truly one of the world's greatest entertainers. His lyrics provided the world with stories and spells and horror and whimsy. It was his life to be your show."
The statement didn't mention a cause of death, but the band included the number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255) at the bottom of the post, suggesting that Trevor took his own life.
"I can not even begin to process this... In total shock and disbelief. It has been my greatest honor to spend the last six and a half years in a band with this absolute icon and legend. A brother. A best friend. One of the funniest and most entertaining people to walk the earth," The Black Dahlia Murder guitarist Brandon Ellis also wrote in a post on his Instagram. "This man changed my life and believed in me more than I do myself. I can not believe there will no more laughs had, songs written together, or stages decimated with Trevor at the helm. I hope he knew how much he was loved the world over."
We extend our deepest condolences to Trevor's family, friends and fans. What a terrible loss for the metal community...
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