American sludge/stoner metallers Weedeater announce the sad news that their touring drummer in recent years, Carlos Denogean, passed away yesterday, August 24th. No cause of death has been revealed so far. Carlos was also a drummer in Walpyrgus and Salvación.

Weedeater released the following statement: "Hi everyone. There is no easy way to say this. Our dear friend and bandmate Carlos Denogean passed away yesterday. It is with a heavy heart and intense sadness that we bring you this unfortunate news. He left this world far too soon and will be missed immensely by all of us. Anyone that knew Carlos was enamored by his kindness and his warm personality. He was an incredibly talented musician and a real joy to be around. He brought something truly special to the band and we all loved working with him. We simply cannot express how devastated we are by this loss. We don't know any details at this time and we ask that you please leave us to grieve now along with Carlos' family. Thank you for all of your kind wishes. Cherish what you have while you have it."

Walpyrgus Scott Waldrop says: "Carlos...Here we are on the beach two weeks ago. We spent the last week making plans to record our next song. But God had other plans for us all. I'm glad I got to hug you farewell. That we had the unlikely chance to hangout one last time between each others' crazy schedules is such a gift. I hear "that laugh of yours" up there telling us not cry because we'll all meet again. You openly loved your parents and friends mightily while in this life. You brought people together. I knew we'd be friends right when I met you. Goodbye for now my friend. I love you. I'm so grateful for our time together. I loved playing music with you."

Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	Weedeater