UK's black metal ensemble Reign Of Erebus shared news that their former drummer Stuart R. Brogan (1997-2000) has passed away. He also played drums in Roots Of The Old Oak.

Reign Of Erebus comments; ''I am massively shocked and saddened to hear of Stu's passing. Stu (drums) was there at the start of the band, through the first 3 releases and into the writing sessions of Humanracist. I think it was even his damned idea to travel all the way up north to freeze our butt's off to record Of Blackest Magick...!

"Stu was one of the main decision makers of the band in the early days. He had the same vision as me. Even when we parted company we still kept in touch. He caught up with us all a few years ago when we played Bristol. Almost broke my back with his clumsy bear hug.

"Our thoughts are with his wife and family at this difficult time. There's nothing more I can say, other than the memories will always remain. I think I speak for everyone, more so the old line up members, when I say the size of your character doesn't even come close to the size of the hole you will leave behind. Farewell big man!"

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