Joseph Payne passed away this weekend at the age of 35. The cause of death has not yet been revealed.
The bassist toured with Nile for two years, playing as a touring bassist, leaving in 2007 to join the lineup of Divine Heresy , a band he remained with until 2011. In addition, the musician has worked with Domination Through Impurity, Pain After Death, Strains, Lust of Decay , and A Sudden Fear , being credited on some songs.
See below the tributes made by Neil and Divine Heresy after the news of his tragic death was released.