Vocalist and drummer Joshua “Nassaru” Ward – greatest 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 at the moment – 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 evening 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 value of a funeral service. We need to give Josh the memorial he deserves, to honor his reminiscence and say our final goodbyes. I’m presently asking for donations to assist cowl the price of Josh‘s funeral. All donations would go to the memorial and funeral. All remaining might be gifted to his son, Kai.”
Information of Ward‘s dying has shortly unfold all through social media. We prolong our deepest condolences to Ward‘s family and friends at the moment.
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 evening. An incredible drummer and a extremely good individual.
“Josh will even be missed by his group who he helped by delivering items and providers to individuals stranded in distant areas after the latest floods. He seemed out for everybody. R.I.P. If you happen to 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 yr Our brother Joshua Nassaru Ward handed final evening. A real and trustworthy pal; his laughter, kindness & blast-beats will ceaselessly ignite our torches. Josh was a modern-day warrior. We’ll miss him deeply.”
Reaping Asmodeia drummer Daniel Koppy: “Not the issues I needed to learn to start out the 2025. So unhappy to listen to the passing of Joshua Nassaru Ward and his fiance and a pair 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 yr or so, having exchanges about health and drums. He appeared to have a giant coronary heart and helped lots of people. Handle those you like my mates. Our time is rarely assured. My honest condolences to his household/mates/family members. Relaxation straightforward my drum brother.”
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