Black Breath, photo credit- Invisible Hour

Elijah Nelson, the bassist for the Seattle blackened death metal band Black Breath, passed away over the weekend. No cause of death has been revealed yet. The band last performed on New Year’s Eve, 2016. Several bands and artists started posting tributes to Nelson over the weekend when the news hit social media. Black Breath’s last album, Slaves Beyond Death, was released in September 2015 via Southern Lord Recordings. We send our condolences out to Elijah’s bandmates, family, friends, and fans at this difficult time.

Nasum and Ringworm both posted tributes.

Nasum commented: “We are obviously saddened by the news of Elijah Nelson’s passing. BLACK BREATH were very important to NASUM during the final leg of the farewell tour. Elijah was the Cliff Burton of death metal and he will be missed.”

Ringworm commented: “See you on the other side Elijah Nelson. Sad news. Ringworm sends nothing but light and love to you and yours brother. Enlightened travels in the beyond, young wizard.”