It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Evile bassist, Michael Alexander. For a few days he was feeling unwell on tour, in Sweden. Yesterday he collapsed and was rushed to hospital. In hospital he died from a suspected blood clot, he was only 32.The band has released the following statement:
“This is so hard to find the words to express fully how we feel. We can’t believe or accept what’s happened. One minute we’re talking to our buddy, Mike, the next minute we can never speak to him again.
There’s so many things rushing through our heads that we want to say, do and feel. We half expect him to come round the corner and call us ‘dickheads’. We can’t get our heads around it.
It upsets us so much that he was away from his family when this happened, although knowing Mike, we’re at least glad he was on tour doing what he loves.
We’re lost for words. We all miss him so much already. He was such a headstrong, genuinely nice guy who loved music and his family. We’ve got so many brilliant memories with him.
Our hearts go out to his daughter, family and friends at this tragic, difficult time.
Mike is much loved and is sorely missed.
Rest in peace, brother.”
Last April, I had the pleasure of meeting Michael after Evile’s show in Dublin. He was a humble and down to earth guy who just seemed so pleased to talk to fans about the show and their upcoming new album. I extend my condolences to all his family and friends at this truly sad time.
Rest in Peace, Michael Alexander
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