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ANTICHRISTUS
Guitarist Justin Stubbs of Father Befouled has issued the
following statement about drummer Antichristus taking his own
life:
"They say only Death is real, but when you are faced with it, it
is always hard to comprehend. Last night I was informed that our
drummer, Antichristus, had taken his own life. It is hard to put
into words what this means, but I am shocked. AC (we are not
revealing his real name - his wishes) was enigmatic and mysterious
to all those who knew him, but at the same time he was an amazing
friend and one of the most dedicated individuals I, and the rest of
the band had ever known.
"His final recorded output with Father Befouled was to be the
upcoming 'Rotting Godless Thrones' 7" for Nuclear War Now!
Productions. Unfortunately all we have are rough drum rehearsals of
the songs, and I am not sure if we can use any of them for the
release. I will have to see what can be made usable and make the
decision.
"His drumming will also be heard on our 'Profane Grace of the
Trinity' split 7" with Cemetery Urn on Relapse Records, due out in
January. We recorded this track over a year ago, and it was
actually his first efforts for the band. AC was also the drummer
for our brothers Prosanctus Inferi. Luckily they recorded their LP
for Hell's Headbangers back in August. Not sure of the release, but
it will certainly be out soonish. IT will be his finest effort in
memorium.
"Lastly, AC also had a solo project entitled UNHOLY DEATH (named
for the NME album). I was working with him to release his demo on
cassette through Archasm. I, and his family feel it would be,
without a doubt, his wish to see this happen. The demo was not
finished, but I will release what I have, in it's unfinished
entirety.
"We also feel that he would never want his decisions to hinder
the progress of Father Befouled, so in that regard, we shall
continue. For our future release(s), Decrepitaph's Elektrokutioner
will become our drummer for recorded output. Future live
performances at this point are not an option. We will eventually
make a decision in that regard.
"His talents went beyond his time spent with Father Befouled,
and his knowledge and dedication to the occult were immense. He was
a truly gifted person, and to be blunt, too much so for this world.
May he not rest in peace, but further explore his darkest
imaginations now reality."