R.I.P. Trevor Strrnad

The Black Dahlia Murder front man Trevor Strnad dead at 41, and the band announced this very sad news yesterday on social media.

«It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Trevor Scott Strnad», reads the 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. His lyrics provided the world with stories and spells and horror and whimsy. It was his life to be your show».

No cause of death was provided, but the surviving members shared the contact information for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

The Michigan-based metal act — named after the infamous 1947 unsolved murder of actress Elizabeth Smart — formed in 2000. Following a string of independent EPs, the group signed with their longtime label Metal Blade Records, which released all nine of the Black Dahlia Murder’s studio albums, including their most recent LP, 2020’s Verminous. Metal Blade Records also confirmed Strnad’s death Wednesday.