08/15/2014 23:59

Karelian Warcry

Karelian Warcry's Matti Mikkonen found dead

Karelian Warcry's vocalist/guitarist Matti Mikkonen has passed away at the age of 32. Here is the band's message:

"A week ago Karelian Warcry lost a significant part of it's essence. Our guitarist, vocalist, mentor and a great friend Matti Mikkonen passed away. He was found dead at his home.

It goes without saying that he was a very important person to the whole band and the people around us. We will always remember the small grin on his face that was a reminder of his friendly character. No one will ever fully replace his stage presence and his amazing vocal sound. He was the most down to earth person that we have ever known and everyone we know liked him.

From now on every time we sit by the bonfire we will remember Matti as he used to be, just sitting there calmly beside us staring at the fire so intensively that the fire surely stared back. Tonight we empty our glasses with a bottomless sorrow in our hearts and so should you.

Cheers Matti, we will see you in the edge of the universe!

Matti Mikkonen 1982-2014"

(source: Karelian Warcry)