Casey Chaos, actual identify Karim George Chmielinski, has died at 54 years previous. Chaos fronted Amen between 1994 and 2009, after which once more between 2014 and current day. You may also know Chaos as one of many visitor DJs on Queens Of The Stone Age‘s basic 2002 album Songs For The Deaf. Information of Chaos‘ loss of life comes from Cleopatra Information founder and CEO Brian Perera. We prolong our condolences to Chaos’ family and friends presently.
“With heartfelt disappointment, I prolong my deepest condolences to the household and family members of Casey Chaos,” wrote Perera through Blabbermouth. “I had the privilege of working with Casey throughout his unforgettable dwell efficiency with Christian Demise on the American Legion Corridor again in 1993. Strolling into the corridor with my good buddy Matt Inexperienced and my spouse, Yvonne, was an expertise I am going to always remember — particularly seeing Nicolas Cage sitting front-row middle, fully captivated.
“Casey wasn’t simply a rare musician—he actually lived and breathed the life-style. Might he relaxation in peace alongside Rozz Williams and the various tortured souls we admire and respect.”
Chaos‘ loss of life was additional confirmed by Los Angeles musician and buddy of Chaos, Skum Love: I’m actually thrown again proper now. I do not know what to suppose. What to say. Certainly one of my good mates and in some methods somebody who I look as much as as a performer simply handed away. Casey Chaos I am gonna miss you. I like you. Thanks for all the time being an enormous help of what I did. I used to be your largest fan and buddy. RIP”.”
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