Riley Gale, front man of the American band Power Trip, passed away unexpectedly at the age of only 35.
The thrash metal world is in mourning: Riley Gale, front man of the US band Power Trip ("Manifest Decimation"), has surprisingly passed away at the age of only 35. His bandmates shared that in a statement on Twitter. The cause of death is not yet known.
A "rock star and generous friend"
"It is with great sadness that we have to announce that our lead singer and brother Riley Gale passed away last night," the statement said. He was "a friend, a brother, a son" and at the same time a huge "rock star and a humble and generous friend". "He touched so many lives with his lyrics and his huge heart," continues the band, emphasizing how much the fans would have meant to their front man. Instead of flowers, the band asks you to donate money to the Dallas Hope Charities.
Riley Gale founded Power Trip in 2008 when she was 22 years old. Since then the thrash metal formation released the albums "Manifest Decimation" (2013) and "Nightmare Logic" (2017). In 2018 the collection "Opening Fire: 2008-2014" followed, this year a live album entitled "Live in Seattle 05.28.2018".