Wednesday, December 26, 2018

ITP V.018 ONLY ONE PER COFFIN: R.I.P. GAKEITSE BOTHALENTWA ("SUICIDE TORMENT") DRUMMER OF OVERTHRUST

Ghanzi, Botswana based death metal warriors OVERTHRUST have sadly announced the death of drummer GAKEITSE BOTHALENTWA ("SUICIDE TORMENT"), who was run over by a car 12/24/2018.









  OVERTHRUST unleashed a SPLIT with KATUTURA, 7/8/2018 via ECOCENTRIC RECORDS and "DESECRATED DEEDS TO DECEASE", 5/2015.



FROM OVERTHRUST:

 UPDATE:
DUE TO POLICE INVESTIGATION, THE BURIAL HAS BEEN POST PONED TO MONDAY 31 DECEMBER.SORRY FOR INCOVINANCE CAUSED.

Hello World, it is with huge sadness to inform you about the passing away of our brother, family, friend, band mate-Overthrust drummer Gakeitse Bothalentwa aka "Suicide Torment" He was hit by a car this morning around 01:00hrs together with few others who were at the arena of entertainment in Ghanzi, Botswana, unfortunately our brother didnt make it.While the police continue with investigations, funeral arrangements and other updates will be communicated to you.Your support in this difficult time is needed, as ussually for contributions of any amount you can afford is welcome.MAY OUR BROTHER'S SOUL REST IN PEACE!!
MORNING WORLD.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT, CONSIDERATION, TEAM WORK, LOYALITY AND LOVE YOU SHOW DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME WE GOING THROUGH, IS A LOSS TO ALL OF YOU TOO AND WE REAL FEEL BETTER THAT YOU IN THIS TOUGH TIME TOGETHER WITH US.OUR BROTHER WILL BE LAID TO REST ON SUNDAY 30 DECEMBER IN GHANZI, BOTSWANA.MHSRIP.



 FROM AFRICAN METAL: 

R.I.P SUICIDE TORMENT
Our condolences to the OVERTHRUST family on the loss of the prodigiously talented Gakeitse Botlhalentwa, a drummer and a key figure in the African metal scene.



FROM ULTHA: 
 
We are saddened to hear and let you know that our friend Gakeitse Bothalentwa aka "Suicide Torment", drummer for African death metal horde Overthrust Deathmetal band, was killed in a hit‘n‘run yesterday, December 25th. The police are investigating at the moment. He was only 29 years old and leaves a four year old son. He will be laid to rest on Sunday, December 30th in Ghanzi, Botswana.
May his soul rest in peace.
https://www.facebook.com/111341558893743/posts/2401259243235285/
PS: Overthrust are raising money for the funeral and his family. If you want to help, please donate here via Western Union:
Tshomarelo Mosaka
P.O.Box 501
Plot 895, Letsibogo Ward
Letlhakane, Botswana
+26771365321
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-