[avery]

Does anyone care, I would like to know.

Trevor Strnad, founding lead vocalist of the melodic death metal band the Black Dahlia Murder, has died at the age of 41.
Strnad’s bandmates confirmed his death Wednesday on social media. No cause of death was provided, but the surviving members shared the contact information for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Trevor Scott Strnad,” the Black Dahlia Murder 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. His lyrics provided the world with stories and spells and horror and whimsy. It was his life to be your show.”
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.
The death metal band had plans to tour later this year at the time of Strnad’s death, including a May 20 show as part of Daytona Beach, Florida’s Welcome to Rockville Festival.

[Vixənn]

I'm sure some people care.

i am not one of them, though.

[mojangles]

..was never a BDM fan, but, that being said, RiP Trev..

[RogerSmithLikesDrugs]

No, but rip

[RogerSmithLikesDrugs]

I would have a hard time being the big breasted one of the relationship and being male....

[BrAcK]

I motherfucking care... Dudes vocal style coupled with the very horror esque lyrical writing style is a fucking staple in the metalcore genre.... Plus, their lack of any stage presence makes you look up and say wow this soundcheck is badass---oh it's the band ..

[William May]

Well, hopefully he wasn't cut in half.

If you didn't laugh at that, go Google the Black Dahlia Murder, and then come back and laugh at it.

I'll just sit here and wait.

[LeftHanded666]

Tough one for me. Suicide was a recurring theme in a lot of his lyrics. This was the band that got me into death metal(2006). I hope it was quick.
"Ripping from me is this haunting,
admission so daunting.
A complete jealousy,
of the recently dead.

The deepest of all,
admirations so foul.
Of who'd choose to aim bullets,
for the hinds of their heads.

Have you ever tasted it,
metallic barrel placed in it?
Do you possess the gall to pain,
all those in life you've touched?

Failure, I renounce our tenure,
this venture has drained me.
I ask thee, grant self murder's bliss.

My conscience has begged me,
to end this horrendousness.
Wrap rope so tightly,
around my neck and twist.

Suicide be my guide!
The only thing I will,
get right in this life.

My appeal shall not be denied!
My place now secured,
my home the other side.

I never belonged here,
I never did ask!
If I could join,
this world collapsed.

A Hell hath awakened,
and now I choose sleep.
So let this razor,
get the better of me.

Suicide be my light!
The only wrong I stand,
to right in this life.

To the ear of the reaper confide!
His blade offers mercy,
may it tear me wide.

I never belonged here,
I never did ask!
If I could join,
this world collapsed.

A Hell hath awakened,
and now I choose sleep.
So let this gesture,
do the talking for me.

Dear mother and father,
now look what you've made.
More eager fodder,
for the depth of a grave.

For the sweet gift of life,
you've both bestowed upon me.
You'll wish that you'd felt inclined,
to keep the fucking receipt"

[Dexq666]

I played kickball with them and as I lay dying at a pizza joint back in 2005. We smoked out on several occasions in the early days I really enjoyed their first 2 albums and saw them live probably 20 times

[Willy Wonka]

Good food, good friends, good times, good riddance…