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Evile bassist dies

Evile bassist Mike Alexander tragically passed away last night (October 5). The four stringer (pictured second from the left) was suddenly taken ill a few days into his band's European tour with Amon Amarth and was rushed to hospital in Lulea, Sweden where he passed away. "This is so hard to find the words to express fully how we feel," said the band in an official statement. "We can't believe or accept what's happened. One minute we're talking to our buddy, Mike, the next minute we can neve...

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15:07 on October 6 2009

Evile bassist, Mike Alexander, dies on tour in Sweden

Thrash Hits — Word has just reached Thrash Hits that Evile’s Mike Alexander has died after suddenlyÂ falling ill during the band’s tour in support of Amon Amarth. The bassist was... more info

Evile Amon Amarth

16:03 on October 6 2009

Evile bassist dies

Kerrang! — Evile bassist Mike Alexander tragically passed away last night (October 5). The four stringer (pictured second from the left) was suddenly taken ill a few days into his ... more info

Evile Amon Amarth