Vocalist and drummer Joshua “Nassaru” Ward – finest recognized for his work in Voraath, Xael, and Olkoth – was sadly killed on December 31. Each Lambgoat and Ghost Cult report that Ward was killed in a drunk driving accident, although native information within the Greenville County space have solely launched the names of two victims right now – Audrey Marie Ross and Amanda Lynn Leroux.
A GoFundMe has additionally been launched to assist with Ward‘s funeral prices, which you’ll be able to donate to proper right here. An outline on that web page reads: “Our shut pal and member of the family, Josh Ward, handed away final night time in a site visitors accident. Josh devoted his life to the music he created, the martial arts he practiced and instilled into everybody who had the privilege of coaching with him, and final however not least his son, Kai.
“We’re all devastated by this loss and weren’t ready for the excessive price of a funeral service. We wish to give Josh the memorial he deserves, to honor his reminiscence and say our final goodbyes. I’m at the moment asking for donations to assist cowl the price of Josh‘s funeral. All donations would go to the memorial and funeral. All remaining shall be gifted to his son, Kai.”
Information of Ward‘s demise has rapidly unfold all through social media. We prolong our deepest condolences to Ward‘s family and friends right now.
Sick Drummer Journal: “Woke as much as hear the horrible information in regards to the passing of our expensive pal, drummer Joshua Nassaru Ward of Voraath. Our deepest condolences go to his household, mates, and bandmates. Josh was killed by a drunk driver in an accident final night time. An amazing drummer and a extremely good particular person.
“Josh will even be missed by his neighborhood who he helped by delivering items and companies to individuals stranded in distant areas after the latest floods. He regarded out for everybody. R.I.P. In case you can, please go to his web page and donate to his household fund.”
Scott Eames of Excessive Administration Group: “Heavy hearted information to start the brand new 12 months Our brother Joshua Nassaru Ward handed final night time. A real and trustworthy pal; his laughter, kindness & blast-beats will endlessly ignite our torches. Josh was a modern-day warrior. We’ll miss him deeply.”
Reaping Asmodeia drummer Daniel Koppy: “Not the issues I wished to learn to start out the 2025. So unhappy to listen to the passing of Joshua Nassaru Ward and his fiance and a couple of mates. Why are individuals such heartless scum to ignore different people, together with themselves, to drink and drive. So fucking mindless and unhappy. I solely received to know josh over the past 12 months or so, having exchanges about health and drums. He appeared to have an enormous coronary heart and helped lots of people. Maintain those you like my mates. Our time isn’t assured. My honest condolences to his household/mates/family members. Relaxation straightforward my drum brother.”
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