Atlanta's AJC news paper today has reported that three have died in a fatal crash in Northeast
Georgia. Members of Alabama Black Metal band Wormreich and Georgia Melodic Occult Metal band Khaotika were travelling in a passenger van on the I-5 when the driver allegedly fell asleep causing the accident at around 7 am. Three of the passengers died and eight others were taken to Hospital, with three of those in critical edition. Both bands were finishing up a brief tour together.
Metal has a long and sad history with traffic accidents and deaths and it never get's any less sad, even if it's a small local band. These were still people who were connected to the rest of us through a mutual love of the alternative and counter cultural movements. If we can learn anything from this it is that it's not worth driving tired. Have at least two designated drivers and if all else fails, just stop for the night. You can miss one show or well... miss all of them.
Our thoughts go out to Family, Friends and Fans alike.
