Ex-Trivium bassist Brent Young – who appeared on debut album Ember To Inferno – has passed away
Early Trivium bassist Brent Young has died.
After joining the band in 2001, Brent contributed to Trivium's early material, including their 2003 debut album Ember To Inferno.
Trivium founder and frontman Matt Heafy paid tribute to Brent on social media this weekend, saying: "We have just been given word on the passing of one of the early members of Trivium, Brent Young.
"Having had a couple wonderful years with Brent in the Florida local band scene, doing the Blue demo and ETI together, the very first European mini-tour and first USA tour together - I have nothing but amazing memories of a wonderful person.
"Our hearts and condolences go out to all of Brent’s family and friends."
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Trivium bassist Paolo Gregoletto – who joined the band in 2004 following Brent's departure – also posted his condolences on Twitter.
"I met Brent a few times in the past, so I didn’t know him to well. But I have played a lot of songs he recorded on Ember to Inferno live and he was a big part of the early years of the band. I want to send my deepest condolences to his friends and family."
Former Trivium drummer Travis Smith – who also played alongside Brent in BlackNova – commented: "I will forever remember September 25th at 6:48pm. This is when I received the most saddening, heartbreaking phone call I’ve ever received. My brother and best friend for the past 27 years has passed and is no longer with me.”
A cause of death has not been announced.
Kerrang! would like to send our condolences to Brent's family and friends at this time.
