Eric Livingston, Drummer for Black Metal Band Mamaleek, Has Died


Mamaleek Drummer and multi-instrumentalist Eric Livingston, who spent many years in the underground metal scene in The Bay Area, has died. He was just 38 years old. The band has confirmed his passing in a post to Facebook. He joined the band in 2015, playing drums on the album Via Dolorosa, 2020’s Come & See, and 2022’s Diner Coffee (The Flenser label). Livingston also created artwork for bands like Mr. Bungle and Dead Cross, as well as art for Mamaleek. The band has confirmed memorial performances at Roadburn and Oblivion Access, but future plans beyond that are unclear. RIP.

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Satanic Planet Shares New Video for “Baphomet” 


Satanic Planet is the brainchild of iconic personalities and artists such as Lucien Greaves (The Satanic Temple co-founder and spokesperson), Luke Henshaw (Planet B, Sonido de la Frontera), Dave Lombardo (Slayer, The Misfits, Mr. Bungle, Suicidal Tendencies, Dead Cross), and Justin Pearson (The Locust, Dead Cross, Swing Kids, Deaf Club). The collective has shared the video for their debut single, “Baphomet,” off of their upcoming self-titled album. “Baphomet” will be an instant gratification track today, March 26th, when the album is pre-ordered via Apple Music. Coming soon, the album also features guest appearances from Cattle Decapitation’s Travis Ryan, Nomi Abadi, Silent’s Jung Sing, Shiva Honey, Eric Livingston (also known as his artist moniker, First Church of the Void), and Hexa’s Carrie Feller

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