Vocalist and drummer Joshua “Nassaru” Ward – finest recognized for his work in Voraath, Xael, and Olkoth – was sadly killed on December 31. Each Lambgoat and Ghost Cult report that Ward was killed in a drunk driving accident, although native information within the Greenville County space have solely launched the names of two victims presently – Audrey Marie Ross and Amanda Lynn Leroux.
A GoFundMe has additionally been launched to assist with Ward‘s funeral prices, which you’ll donate to proper right here. An outline on that web page reads: “Our shut good friend and member of the family, Josh Ward, handed away final night time in a site visitors accident. Josh devoted his life to the music he created, the martial arts he practiced and instilled into everybody who had the privilege of coaching with him, and final however not least his son, Kai.
“We’re all devastated by this loss and weren’t ready for the excessive price of a funeral service. We wish to give Josh the memorial he deserves, to honor his reminiscence and say our final goodbyes. I’m at present asking for donations to assist cowl the price of Josh‘s funeral. All donations would go to the memorial and funeral. All remaining shall be gifted to his son, Kai.”
Information of Ward‘s dying has rapidly unfold all through social media. We lengthen our deepest condolences to Ward‘s family and friends presently.
Sick Drummer Journal: “Woke as much as hear the horrible information concerning the passing of our pricey good friend, drummer Joshua Nassaru Ward of Voraath. Our deepest condolences go to his household, pals, and bandmates. Josh was killed by a drunk driver in an accident final night time. An ideal drummer and a very good particular person.
“Josh will even be missed by his neighborhood who he helped by delivering items and companies to folks stranded in distant areas after the current floods. He seemed out for everybody. R.I.P. Should you can, please go to his web page and donate to his household fund.”
Scott Eames of Excessive Administration Group: “Heavy hearted information to start the brand new yr Our brother Joshua Nassaru Ward handed final night time. A real and trustworthy good friend; his laughter, kindness & blast-beats will eternally ignite our torches. Josh was a modern-day warrior. We are going to miss him deeply.”
Reaping Asmodeia drummer Daniel Koppy: “Not the issues I needed to learn to start out the 2025. So unhappy to listen to the passing of Joshua Nassaru Ward and his fiance and a couple of pals. Why are folks such heartless scum to ignore different people, together with themselves, to drink and drive. So fucking mindless and unhappy. I solely bought to know josh over the past yr or so, having exchanges about health and drums. He appeared to have a giant coronary heart and helped lots of people. Care for those you’re keen on my pals. Our time is rarely assured. My honest condolences to his household/pals/family members. Relaxation straightforward my drum brother.”
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