Raleigh, North Carolina’s prog metal band Valleys have announced the sudden passing of their singer Mikey Clement following a tragic car accident this past Friday, February the 5th. The band has released a statement:
“Many of you have heard and seen the news that we’ve lost Mikey Clement. Early in the morning of February 5th, Mikey was the victim of a horrific car crash, one that took his life. Today, we lost more than just a bandmate, we lost a brother, a son, a friend, an all-around tremendous human being. Everyone here in Valleys have been by each other’s side, and at the side of the Clement family.
We have seen the outpour of support and love from all of our friends and fans, and we thank you. All of your comments have been extremely touching and have helped us to stay strong in our time of need.
On February 12th, we will have our Experiment One: Asylum CD release party. This show will also be a big tribute show for Mikey. We need all of our fans and friends to come out and show love for not just Valleys but for Mikey. At this show, Valleys will be joined by many of our closest musical friends to part take in guest vocals on stage. We will continue to move forward, that’s what Mikey would want. We will see you on February 12th.
And to Mikey, in death, you will see the light. Keep that flame alive up there buddy. Until we meet again!”
The band has released their new single ‘Choices’ in tribute to Clements at this link or below:
Valleys was to have opened for Fleshgod Apocalypse this week, but they have canceled their appearance. The band is also planning a charity/benefit to support Clements’ family with details to follow soon. They still plan to support the new release with the following dates:
Valley’s upcoming dates:
Feb 12: The Southland Ballroom – Raleigh, NC (Experiment One: Asylum CD Release/ Tribute to Mikey Clement)
Feb 21: Drunk Horse Pub – Fayetteville, NC
Feb 29: Greene Street Club, Greensboro, NC (Born of Osiris, Veil of Maya, After The Burial, Erra, Bad Omens, Valleys)
Valleys Experiment One: Asylum line-up:
Jayson Mitchell– Vocals
Mikey Clement– Vocals
R.J. Riggle– Guitar
Brandon Scurlark– Guitar
Brandon Clement-Bass
Robert Meikle– Drums