Huddersfield metal band Evile suspend tour following shock death of bass player in Sweden

Oct 8 2009 By Nick Lavigueur

“It upsets us so much that he was away from his family when this happened, although knowing Mike, we’re at least glad he was on tour doing what he loves.

“We’re lost for words. We all miss him so much already.

“He was such a headstrong, genuinely nice guy who loved music and his family. We’ve got so many brilliant memories with him.

“Our hearts go out to his daughter, family and friends at this tragic, difficult time.

“Mike is much loved and is sorely missed. Rest in peace, brother.”

Evile, one of the only signed bands from Huddersfield, had recently been featured in top heavy metal magazine Metal Hammer to mark last month’s release of their critically acclaimed second album Infected Nations.

Mr Alexander, who was one of the founding members of the band in 2004, had moved to the region from East London after answering an advert for a bassist in a guitar store.

The band, who were signed in 2006, had toured with world famous thrash outfit Megadeth in 2007.

Their first album, Enter The Grave, was produced by Flemming Rasmussen co-producer of early Metallica albums Ride The Lightening, Master of Puppets and ...And Justice For All.

Popular among his peers in the Huddersfield music scene, Alexander’s sudden death has generated many tributes on music websites and Facebook.