Author: Ariel Goronja / Source: Heavy.com
Oli Herbert, a founding member and lead guitarist for heavy metal band All That Remains, was found dead in a pond near his house in Connecticut Tuesday.
The guitarist was just 44-years-old.Police were dispatched to Herbert’s residence Tuesday afternoon after someone reported him missing, according to Blabbermouth. Police say that his death does not appear to be suspicious, but are waiting on an autopsy for more information.
The band released a statement on Herbert’s death, stating: “We were devastated to learn that Oli Herbert, our friend, guitar player, and founding member of All That Remains, has passed away. Oli was an incredibly talented guitarist and song writer who defined Rock and Metal from the Northeast. His impact on the genres and our lives will continue indefinitely.”
We were devastated to learn that Oli Herbert, our friend, guitar player, and founding member of All That Remains, has passed away.
Full statement https://t.co/nBlAhJJPlF. pic.twitter.com/QPqlNGEvkq— All That Remains (@ATRhq)
The band asked the public to respect the privacy of Herbert’s family at this time, and encouraged fans to remember him by “celebrating the great music he made.”
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