Allen Blickle, founding member and former drummer of Grammy-nominated heavy metal band Baroness, has died at age 42. The news was announced by Baroness frontman John Baizely through music publication Louder Sound .

“It breaks my heart to have to share the news that my dear friend, creative partner and former bandmate Allen Blickle passed away a few days ago,” Baizely said in his statement. “I’m still in shock that he’s gone.”

In his emotional tribute, Baizely added, “We ask for understanding as his family and this band process his passing and grieve his loss. Allen, I love you and miss you. I treasure every moment we shared.”

Blickle was part of Baroness’s original lineup when the band formed in 2003, alongside Baizely, Tim Loose and Summer Welch, Parade noted. The group released th

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