Slava Giebel (pictured below), the 20-year-old guitarist for the German Viking metal band
STRYDEGOR, was killed in a car accident the night of May 23.
The surviving members of the group write in a statement, "It is not easy to us to put our feelings into words. The most important thing is that we
Slava never be forgotten and we will carry on with the band.
"Thanks,
Slava, for all of the wonderful times we had together at concerts, parties, rehearsals, and for all the conversations we had. Thanks for all the shit that we experienced together.
"We wish
Slava's family much strength in this difficult situation and will be there for them."
STRYDEGOR's debut album,
"Back On Ancient Traces", is scheduled for release on June 5 via
CCP Records.
For more information, visit
www.myspace.com/strydegor.

