Andrew Metcalfe, the frontman of the noughties rock band Sound of Weapons, has died. His reason for demise has not but been revealed. The band, which fashioned in Liverpool in 2008, featured Metcalfe, Lee Glynn, Nathan Crowley, John Coley, and Simon Finley. It was finest recognized for its anthemic performances and demanding stage presence.
After 5 years of success, the band ultimately took a everlasting hiatus in 2013. All through their music profession, they performed at a number of main music festivals and launched two albums: What Got here From Fireplace in 2010 and Angels and Enemies in 2012. The tragic information was confirmed on the band’s official Fb web page with a heartfelt assertion.
It learn: “Right now, we’re heartbroken. We’re unhappy to say that our buddy, brother, and frontman of Sound of Weapons, Andrew Metcalfe, has sadly handed away. Firstly, our love and ideas exit to his household at this terribly unhappy time. We love you.
“Andy was one of many best frontmen to ever grace a stage. His presence was unmatched, his songwriting was unimaginable and his voice was one in every of a sort. A real artist, performer, lyricist, and only a genuinely pretty man.
“We take solace in the truth that his music and lyrics touched so a lot of you, and the tributes and tales we’ve learn are merely stunning to learn. So thanks. We recognize them and we all know his household do too.”
They went on: “We’re grateful for the brief time we had with him and the superb issues we did as a band. We noticed unimaginable issues, performed unimaginable levels, and met unimaginable folks. We made unimaginable music collectively that modified our lives and related with tens of millions.
“It is arduous to articulate what Andy meant to us. As Andy mentioned, ‘Nonetheless the phrases do not say what you wish to say.’ We will by no means totally convey what he meant to us, to you, and to his household. We might like it for those who may submit pictures and reminiscences on-line so his household can learn them.
“Rock in peace, brother. Your voice and music dwell on endlessly. Love from Simon, Nathan, Coley, Lee, and our supervisor, Paul,” they concluded. It did not take lengthy earlier than followers flooded to the feedback to move on their condolences and reminise concerning the musician on-line.
One person penned: “That is so unhappy man. I keep in mind seeing you reside on the 02 in Liverpool about 12 to 13 years in the past and Andy was diving into the viewers, it was probably the greatest and wildest gigs I’ve ever been to. Can’t comprehend this information. RIP Andy lad, your music will dwell on.”
One other agreed: “That is deeply upsetting. I had the pleasure of assembly Andy a few occasions in the course of the Sound of Weapons excursions (Cambridge & Peterborough).” A 3rd chimed in with: “A born rockstar with the most important coronary heart, however most of all a real buddy. So many reminiscences. What got here from hearth helped me by in all probability the hardest time in my life. Peace and Love.”
