(written by Islander)
Today all of us here were greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Tomas “Tompa” Lindberg.
In the middle of August Lindberg and At the Gates released tragic statements reporting on Lindberg‘s affliction with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (a cancer in the mouth and pallet) and the failure of invasive surgery to eliminate it. Based on the statements, it appeared that chemo treatment had become the last hope for arresting the disease. According to the band, Lindberg had been “receiving dedicated care in a specialized ward where he is being closely monitored around the clock.”
Those same statements reported that Lindberg had recorded the vocals for a new At the Gates album on the day before the surgery last spring. Of course, he has left an indelible mark on the history of metal already, and it will be great to hear him again when the album is finished. But now we are left to mourn his passing, while remembering his vital contributions to the growth and evolution of extreme metal.
Rest In Power.
In tribute to the man and his legendary career, here’s just a few of his many highlights. Play ’em loud.
9 Responses to “R.I.P. TOMPA LINDBERG”
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Very sad news.’Slaughter of the Soul’ still plays in my house. RIP Tomas.
Damn, happy I got to see him live once and he tolerated listening to some dipshit from Sacramento talk about how all the bands he had fronted had defined said dipshit’s musical taste for a lifetime for a few minutes.
Fucking sad 🙁
La muerte siempre se abre camino, puta mierda. Se ha ido uno de los grandes, RIP Tompa
What a great life, RIP.
Was not just a great singer and frontman, but generally seemed like a good dude and a happy (and unpretentious) metal warrior. Total bummer. (And shit like this just makes me feel old…)
thanks for paying him respects, Islander. He was a giant in our small world.
An incredible artist who changed metal forever
RIP, Tomas. Thank you for everything.
No Matter What Others Say n Tribute…In My Opinion EATER OF GODS & Lurking Fear’s INFERNAL DREAD…Etched In Upper Echelons of Melodeath Metal Will Be Regarded As Two Of His GREATEST METAL SONGs…May His Soul Invades Every Livin’ Metalhead For Billions Of Years To Come…Rest In Peace His Mighty Soul