Riley Gale, frontman of Power Trip, died last night (Tuesday, August 25th),
as it was announced by the band. He was only 35 years old.
It is with the greatest of sadness we must announce that our lead singer and
brother Riley Gale passed away last night. Riley was a friend, a
brother, a son. Riley was both a larger than life rock star and a humble
and giving friend. He touched so many lives through his lyrics and through his
huge heart. He treated everyone he met as a friend and he always took care of
his friends. We will celebrate Riley‘s life and never forget the great works of music, charity, and
love that he left behind. You, the fans, meant so much to him, please know how
special you are”.
The reaction of metal artists and bands was massive with
Volbeat, Anthrax, Kreator, Overkill, Machine Head, Hate Breed, Trivium, Earache
Records, Download Festival, Century Media and loads more posting messages…
R.I.P. Riley…
Rest easy Riley pic.twitter.com/BWzR02MSSD
— Volbeat (@VOLBEAT) August 26, 2020
Just heard about Riley. Goddamnit. Sending love to his family and friends and his band. @powertriptx
— Scott Ian (@Scott_Ian) August 26, 2020
RIP to our brother, Riley Gale. We will see you again and finish the business we started! Love and respect – Kreator Family 🖤 pic.twitter.com/6zWs6EezgS
— Kreator (@kreator) August 26, 2020
