According to a story from Lambgoat.net, Blackened Death Metal legends Belphegor have shared that former bass player Bartholomäus “Barth” Resch died last month as a result of an automobile accident. Resch was 49. Resch was a member of Belphegor from 2002 until 2006 and performed on the band’s classic albums Lucifer Incestus (2003), Goatreich – Fleshcult (2005), and Pestapokalypse VI (2006) albums. After his departure from the band, his lyrics appeared on Bondage Goat Zombie (2008) and Walpurgis Rites – Hexenwahn (2009). Belphegor co-founder and guitarist Helmuth had the following to say:

“29 years of loyal brotherhood – what a magnificent and chaotic path we marched together. What a tragedy. You still had so many visions for the future, Herr Goaßbock.

“I am devastated by your passing. You leave a huge void, and even that is an understatement. In 2011, you saved my life, Barth.

“Thank you for bringing so much color, passion and fire into the years we shared. Thousands of memories, my friend. I swear we shall meet again. I love you Brother!

“Pactum in Aeternum – may your spirit roam free and unbound!”

https://lambgoat.com/news/53543/ex-belphegor-bassist-bartholomaus-barth-resch-dies/