The musician passed away in São Paulo
The sudden death of Warrel Dane, vocalist for the bands Nevermore and Sanctuary, has left the Heavy Metal world in shock.
Warrel passed away last Wednesday, the 13th, after suffering a heart attack during the recording of his new solo album, Shadow Work, in São Paulo. Since then, numerous musicians have paid tribute to him on their social media.
Check out some of them below:
Jeff Loomis: “Rest in peace, Warrel. I will always fondly remember the good times we spent together.”
Curran Murphy: "I'm so sad"
Michael Amott: “Rest in peace, Warrel Dane. I’m remembering so many moments we had together… It’s very strange to think that you’ll never send me a funny text again. You had a unique talent, you were intelligent but you were a troubled man who left a mark on the history of Heavy Metal. You will be greatly missed, my friend.”
RIP Warrel Dane. A lot of memories running through my head… It's so strange to think you'll never send me a funny text again. You were a uniquely talented, intelligent but troubled man who left your undeniable mark on Heavy Metal history. You'll be sorely missed my friend. pic.twitter.com/6AiO1wb59C
— Michael Amott (@Michael_Amott) December 13, 2017
Mike Portnoy: “I’m very sad after hearing about two deaths in the music world today: Warrel Dane of Nevermore/Sanctuary and Pat DiNizio of Smithereens. Remember: our music may be timeless and live forever, but we won’t… #CarpeDiem”
Very sad to hear of 2 passings in the music world today: Warrel Dane of Nevermore/Sanctuary and Pat DiNizio of the Smithereens. Remember everybody: our music may be timeless and live forever, but we do not… #CarpeDiem
— Mike Portnoy (@MikePortnoy) December 13, 2017
Steve Di Giorgio: “Rest in peace. A very talented, eloquent man, a sentimental vocalist, a friend and king of Metal, Warrel Dane. He not only died on the same day as his friend Chuck Shuldiner but also in the middle of recording his album.”
RIP to a most talented, articulately eloquent, emotional singer, friend, and long time king metal vocalist Warrel Dane. He not only died the same day as his friend Chuck Shuldiner, but also in the middle of recording an album. The River Dragon has spoken.
— Steve Di Giorgio (@SDGLowEnd) December 13, 2017
Gus G.: “I met Warrel Dane two years ago in Greece at a festival. We hung out for a few hours over dinner. From the short time I spent with him, he seemed like a kind but troubled soul. He was one of the greatest metal vocalists of our generation. Rest in peace, my friend. God bless.”
I met Warrel Dane 2 years ago in Greece at a Festival. We got to hang out for a couple of days over dinner. From the little time we spent together he seemed like a gentle but tortured soul. He was one of the greatest Metal singers of our times. RIP my friend, God bless. pic.twitter.com/XAgS0ArEtG
— Gus G. (@gusgofficial) December 14, 2017
Overkill: “Warrel Dane, Rest in peace, brother! My condolences to your family and friends.”
@warrel_dane RIP brother! Thoughts go out to your family and friends. @sanctuarymetal @nevermoreband
— OVERKILL (@OverkillBand) December 13, 2017
Century Media Europe: “Century Media Europe regrets the death of Warrel Dane (Sanctuary, Nevermore, Warrel Dane). Out of respect for his family, bandmates and friends, an official statement will be released soon.”
Century Media Records mourns the passing of Warrel Dane
(Sanctuary, Nevermore, Warrel Dane).
In respect to his family, band mates & friends, an official statement will be made at a later stage. pic.twitter.com/TXVAla1dbS— Century Media Europe (@centurymediaeu) December 13, 2017