Baroness drummer Allen Blickle has died suddenly aged 42, his bandmates confirmed on Monday.
The band released a heartbreaking statement on social media to announce that Allen had passed away ‘a few days ago’. His cause of death remains unknown.
Frontman John Baizley heartbreakingly wrote: ‘It breaks my heart to have to share the news that my dear friend, creative partner and former bandmate Allen Blickle passed away a few days ago.
‘I’m still in shock that he’s gone. We ask for understanding as his family and this band process his passing and grieve his loss. Allen, I love you and miss you.
‘I treasure every moment we shared.’
Kylesa star Laura Pleasants penned a heartfelt message on her Instagram and said she’s glad Allen is ‘no longer in pain’.
Baroness drummer Allen Blickle has died suddenly aged 42, his bandmates confirmed on Monday (pictured in 2010)
The band released a heartbreaking statement on social media to announce that Allen had passed away ‘a few days ago’. His cause of death remains unknown
She wrote: ‘Dear Allen… I was so heartbroken when talking w Joe and Summer the other day; finding out how the past month was. I am just gutted, dude.
‘We all thought you had this thing beat. F***, we were supposed to hang out when i got back from tour. I feel so lucky to have reconnected with you after moving to LA a few years ago.
‘Spending time w you out here, playing music, going to shows, hanging at a pool party, rocking the Hell out to FEAR… getting to know you on a deeper lever was a real privilege. You were a REAL one! So talented, so rad.
‘Gone too soon my friend. I’m glad you are at peace and no longer in pain. Much love to you. RIP Allen Blickle ♥️ @ill.pickles’
Allen formed Baroness in 2003 alongside frontman John, bassist Summer Welch, and guitarist Tim Loose.
Tim left the band in 2003, and was replaced by Allen’s brother Brian, who was later replaced by Pete Adams in 2008.
The late musician featured on the band’s first three albums Red, Blue and Yellow & Green.
In 2012, the band were involved in a tour bus, resulting in the vehicle falling over 30ft from a viaduct.
Allen formed Baroness in 2003 alongside frontman John, bassist Summer Welch, and guitarist Tim Loose (Summer, Allen, John and Brian Blickle pictured L-R)
After hearing the news of Allen’s passing, fans were left devastated as they flooded the band’s tribute with messages (Allen pictured in 2013)
Kylesa star Laura Pleasants penned a heartfelt message on her Instagram and said she’s glad Allen is ‘no longer in pain’
Many fans flocked to the comments to share a tribute for the late drummer
In 2012, the band were involved in a tour bus , resulting in the vehicle falling over 30ft from a viaduct (pictured)
The coach was carrying nine people, including musicians from the band Baroness, when it fell down an embankment.
The crash happened at the junction of Brassknocker Hill and the A36 Warminster Road in Bath, Somerset.
It resulted in Allen and then-bassist Matt Maggioni fracturing their vertebrae and leaving the band the following year.
The band had played a gig in Bristol and were en route to the Talking Heads music venue in Southampton when the crash happened.
After hearing the news of Allen’s passing, fans were left devastated as they flooded the band’s tribute with messages.
Some wrote: ‘One of the kindest people I’ve ever met. Rest in Peace. No one will play disco beats over metal like you did. Tragedy’,
‘His drumming in the first Baroness recordings is one of my favorite elements of the band, he had an energy dificult to explain, was unique, I also loved his Alpaca project, rest in peace’,
‘Unreal. Rest in peace to another legend gone too soon’.