Trevor Strnad, Lead Singer Of The Black Dahlia Murder, Dead At 41
Trevor Strnad, the lead singer of The Black Dahlia Murder, has died at age 41. (Photo: Mark Horton via Getty Images)
The Black Dahlia Murder metal band announced the death of lead singer Trevor Strnad on Wednesday. He was 41.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Trevor Scott Strnad. Beloved son, brother, and Shepard of good times, he was loved by all that met him,” the group, founded by Strnad in Michigan in 2001, wrote on Instagram.
Strnad was “a walking encyclopedia of all things music,” the band said in the post, praising him as “truly one of the world’s greatest entertainers.”
“His lyrics provided the world with stories and spells and horror and whimsy. It was his life to be your show,” bandmates added.
A cause of death was not revealed.
The group left details for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at the end of its post.
The group, whose name derived from the unsolved 1947 “Black Dahlia” murder of Elizabeth Short, released nine albums.
Rockers and fans alike flooded social media with tributes to the singer:
RIP Trevor Strnad, you’ll be missed dearly, my deepest condolences to TDBM, his family, friends & fans. Thanks for all the laughs, the stories, the music, & so much more. ❤️❤️❤️
— Jamey Jasta (@jameyjasta) May 11, 2022
metal wouldn’t be what it is today without him. can’t believe it. RIP trevor strnad.
— craig reynolds (@reynlord) May 11, 2022
I’m absolutely gutted hearing Trevor Strnad has passed on. Idk what i’d be doing music wise if it weren’t for The Black Dahlia Murder’s influence. Dude was super chill and his vocal performance and stage presence were always on point. RIP Legend pic.twitter.com/sn4R9JLgWZ
— someblackguy (@sbgderrick) May 11, 2022
Trevor Strnad, a beacon of bizarre light making the world a more interesting place. He got me & countless others into our favorite bands. Diligently supporting his friends with a crazy smile on his face, and now he’s gone. Fuck.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-8255— Jono Diener (@jonodiener) May 11, 2022
Man wtf. Trevor was such a legend and huge musical influence on me growing up. Nicest guy too. My condolences to his family and friends. RIP Trevor Strnad 🖤😢
— Cameron Losch (@Cameron112) May 11, 2022
So sad to hear about the passing of Trevor from The Black Dahlia Murder. Absolutely horrible. He was such a sweet guy. Had him on my podcast about 10 months ago, he was very open about struggling with depression. It’s a sad day for the Metal community
💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/kQo8iALP15— Robb Flynn (@TheGeneralMH) May 11, 2022
Has there ever been a better death metal lyricist than Trevor Strnad? I really don’t think so. He was the ultimate storyteller, a guy who could put himself in a person’s shoes and tell their twisted tales with a level of eloquence that belied the grisly detail. The GOAT.
— In Keping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3 (@theoriginalkep) May 11, 2022
Hearing about the death of Trevor Strnad has me reflecting on how much of an influence he has been on my musical career … clearly much more than just a musician and will be missed by so many … tragically young💔💔
— Daniel Winter-Bates 💙🧡 (@DanBuryTomorrow) May 11, 2022
The Black Dahlia Murder is one of the first death metal bands I ever listened to and truly a band that changed the way I saw heavy music at a very young age—
RIP Trevor Strnad 🌹 pic.twitter.com/z0G2an1BMn— Gabe Becerra (@GabeThePigeon) May 11, 2022
Our love to Trevor's friends and family. It's difficult to overstate what Trevor meant to metal and how much his presence will be missed. Please hug your loved ones a little tighter.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-8255 https://t.co/nKefgwvgL5— saint vitus (@saintvitusbar) May 11, 2022
If you or someone you know needs help, call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. You can also text HOME to 741-741 for free, 24-hour support from the Crisis Text Line. Outside of the U.S., please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention for a database of resources.
This article originally appeared on HuffPost and has been updated.