Legendary death metal band Morbid Angel has expressed their deepest and heartfelt condolences to the victim of the tragic roof collapse at a recent metal show.
The incident occurred on March 31, 2023, during a performance by Morbid Angel in an Illinois auditorium.
According to eyewitnesses, the band was in the middle of their set when the roof suddenly caved in, causing chaos and panic among the crowd. One concert-goer was tragically killed, and several others were injured in the incident.
In a statement released on their social media channels, Morbid Angel expressed their sorrow and sympathy for the victim and their family. The band said:
"On behalf of Morbid Angel, we want to first and foremost send our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the individual who tragically lost their life last night in the venue roof collapse due to heavy winds from a Tornado."
"We lost a brother in Metal last night, and many were hurt and injured in this tragedy." They said. "We would like to express how truly thankful we are for those in attendance (Fans, Venue Staff, Bands and Crew) that assisted with getting people out and to safety. We want to thank the First responders (Fire, EMT, Police) that were on the scene quickly and were able to help in getting people out of the venue and to hospitals for treatment as quickly as possible. YOU ARE TRUE HEROES!"
They added. "At this time our minds continue to remain with all those who were injured and hospitalized, as well as everyone who was effected by the storms in the surrounding area. We truly hope for a fast recovery of all who were injured."
The statement went on to say that the band would be taking some time to reflect and mourn the loss of life. They also promised to work with authorities to investigate the cause of the accident and ensure that something like this never happens again.