RIP David Gold of Woods of Ypres killed in car accident

I just heard from Diamond Plate's facebook that singer/guitarist (and former drummer) David Gold of canadian Doom metal band was killed yesterday in a car accident aged 31. Although not a big band, their first 3 albums were self-released, they had signed a deal with Earache records last year and their fourth album had just been released. This was a man and a band that had a lot more potential that will sadly not be realised now.

The story has been confirmed by several sources http://loudwire.com/woods-of-ypres-frontman-david-gold-killed-in-car-accident/

David Gold, the frontman for Canadian doom metal band Woods of Ypres, has died at the age of 31. Gold was killed in a car accident last night (Dec. 22) in the Canadian city of Barrie, Ontario.

Woods of Ypres formed in 2002 and signed a record deal with Earache Records in 2010. Their label debut, ‘Woods 5: Grey Skies & Electric Light,’ was slated to be released on Jan. 31, 2012. Prior to the Earache release, the band put out a demo and three full lengths independently. The band also toured North America this summer, further generating buzz for their upcoming release.

Earache posted the following statement about Gold’s death:

“We’ve just heard that David Gold of Woods of Ypres passed away last night in an accident near Barrie, Ontario, Canada. From all of us at Earache our deepest sympathies to your family, bandmates and friends. We are all devastated, such a terrible waste of talent. R.I.P. David.”

Woods of Ypres live



WOY also had a more blackened sound in earlier releases