Blake Harrison, a multi-instrumentalist and revered figure in the metal scene, has passed away.
While he gained prominence through his contributions to PIG DESTROYER, Harrison also left a lasting mark with his HATEBEAK project and as the writer of the For Those About To Squawk column for Decibel Magazine.
Decibel Magazine has confirmed Harrison‘s passing, along with various figures within the rock and metal community.
NOISEM said: “It’s with heavy hearts we have to say goodbye to our friend Blake Harrison today. He was a fixture in the scene when we were cutting our teeth as a young band in Baltimore. Blake was always great fun to hang and chat with and if it weren’t for the chance encounter meeting him we wouldn’t be where we are as a band.
“If it wasn’t for his enthusiasm and belief in us as a band we would have never put out our first record on a label or done any of the crazy s**t that’s followed. Blake and PIG DESTROYER took us under their wing and stuck us on sick bills frequently which gave us a massive push when we needed it. We can’t thank Blake enough for being the kind, funny and generous guy he was over the years and we will miss him dearly.”
