December 24th 2024.
The music world is mourning the loss of 90s rock star Casey Chaos, best known as the lead singer of Amen. The news of his passing at the age of 59 has left many in shock and disbelief. Brian Perera, founder of Cleopatra Records, confirmed the sad news on Instagram, but no cause of death was given.
In a heartfelt post, Perera expressed his condolences to Casey's family and loved ones. He shared a special memory of working with Casey during a live performance with Christian Death in 1993. Perera vividly remembers walking into the American Legion Hall with his friend and wife, only to be completely captivated by the scene before him - including actor Nicolas Cage sitting front-row center. Perera added that Casey wasn't just an extraordinary musician, but he truly embodied the rock and roll lifestyle.
Casey was best known as the lead singer of Amen, but his impact on the music world went far beyond that. He will be remembered alongside other legendary artists like Rozz Williams as one of the tortured souls we admire and respect. Fans and loved ones took to social media to pay tribute to Casey, with many sharing their personal memories and experiences with him.
One fan, @bretvondehl, described Casey as a visionary and martyr for his art, and an oracle for anti-capitalist fury. Another, @maorappelbaummastering, shared his shock and sadness, calling Casey a true definition of rock and roll. @schwarzenegger_film_props also added their condolences, remembering Casey as an absolute legend from their favorite band, Amen.
Casey's music career began in 1994 when he founded Amen in Los Angeles after the disbanding of his previous group, Disorderly Conduct. The band signed to Roadrunner Records and released their major label debut album, also titled Amen. They went on to release two more albums, We Have Come for Your Parents and Death Before Musick.
But Casey's musical talents extended beyond Amen. He also collaborated with artists like Twiggy Ramirez and members of Queens of the Stone Age on a project called Headband. They recorded music, but it was never released. Casey then founded the band Scum, which included black metal icons Samoth and Cosmocrator from Zyklon, Bård Faust from Emperor, and Happy Tom from Turbonegro. Scum released an album, Gospels for the Sick, in 2005, which was nominated for a metal category award at Norway's 2006 Alarm Awards.
In 2006, Casey received a Grammy Award certificate for his contribution as a songwriter on System of a Down's Grammy Award-winning recording of the song B.Y.O.B. However, he also faced some personal struggles, including arrests for driving into parked cars in Studio City, California, and allegedly assaulting a woman at his home in Los Angeles.
Despite these challenges, Casey will be remembered not just as a musician, but also as a professional skater who pursued his passion for music with fervor. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his loved ones during this difficult time. If you have a story to share about Casey or any other celebrity, please get in touch with our entertainment team. We would love to hear from you.
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