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February 26, 2021
Fleshgrind, passed away on Thursday, February 25. Lipscomb was 52.
Fleshgrind issued the following statement on social media: “With immense grief we are sad to announce that vocalist Rich Lipscomb has passed away today. Rich was the voice and face of Fleshgrind and this loss is completely shocking and devastating. Please remember Rich in your thoughts, not only for all he’s done for death metal, but for his family and friends who are grieving. We’ll miss you Big Daddy! You were absolutely irreplaceable! ‘Get off your moms tit, and get in the pit!’”
Check out the classic Fleshgrind album, Destined for Defilement (1997), that made them a staple of Midwest death metal.
R.I.P. Fleshgrind Vocalist Rich Lipscomb Please remember Rich in your thoughts, not only for all he s done for death metal, but for his family and friends who are grieving
Published Feb 26, 2021
Rich Lipscomb vocalist and co-founder of defunct Chicago death metal outfit Fleshgrind has died. The band confirmed the vocalist passed away Thursday (February 25) on social media, though a cause of death was not revealed. He was 52. With immense grief we are sad to announce that vocalist Rich Lipscomb has passed away, the band shared in a statement. Rich was the voice and face of Fleshgrind and this loss is completely shocking and devastating. Please remember Rich in your thoughts, not only for all he s done for death metal, but for his family and friends who are grieving. We ll miss you Big Daddy! You were absolutely irreplaceable!