ERIC WAGNER, vocalist for U.S.A. doomsters TROUBLE and THE SKULL passed away 8/22/2021 from COVID19 at 62.
THE SKULL unleashed "THE ENDLESS ROAD TURNS DARK", 9/7/2018 via TEE PEE RECORDS.
FROM THE SKULL:
We all are devastated and in shock.
We lost a band mate, friend, and brother.
We will make a statement once we get more info and come to terms with this.
FROM REVEREND BIZARRE:
Rest in Peace Eric Wagner
FROM PAUL SPECKMANN (MASTER):
RIP Eric Wagner, the world lost another Legend!
FROM KING HEAVY:
The legend is gone… Run to the Light Eric…
RIP
FROM DOOM METAL.COM:
NEWS - It is a very, very sad day for Doom Metal fans all over the World, as it has been confirmed by his son Luke Wagner that legendary singer Eric Wagner (Trouble, The Skull) has passed away due to Covid complications.
The whole staff expresses our whole condoleances to his family, his friends and his fans.
Erik was a legend in our music scene, whose legacy will lives forever on.
FROM LAST RITES:
R.I.P.
to one of the true paragons of American doom: Eric Wagner. Our hearts
go out to his family and close friends during this difficult time. Crank
some Trouble (and The Skull!) today, tomorrow, and for as long as the
earth shall live.
FROM MARK MORTON (LAMB OF GOD):
FROM LEE DORIAN (CATHEDRAL):
I had heard that Eric Wagner
was ill in hospital but doing well and receiving good care. The news
that he has died is nothing less than a tragic shock. There’s no denying
that Trouble were a massive influence on me since first hearing them in
the mid 80s and they changed the very notion of what true heaviness was
to me. Their first two albums in particular are stunning examples of
how soulful and punishingly heavy the art of Doom Metal can actually be.
They completely reinvented the genre
and transcended the basic formula into something truly unique. Their
influence on early Cathedral was unquestionable, even more-so than
Sabbath, particularly with regard to the the twin guitar aspect. To me,
The Skull is the heaviest Doom Metal album ever recorded. I still
remember the day it came in to Revolver record shop in Coventry and
asking the guy behind the counter to play it. It literally felt like the
building was about to collapse when Pray For the Dead kicked in. The
first time Trouble came to the UK in 1990, I went to every show bar
Scottish dates. We (Cathedral) toured with them on several occasions and
some crazy, crazy times were had. My condolences go to Eric’s friends,
family and former bandmates. RIP Eric
FROM MIKAEL STANNE (DARK TRANQUILLITY):
FROM MORTIIS:
RIP Eric Wagner of the legendary TROUBLE. He Passed away from COVID.
This isn´t about me, but I want to mention that I had Corona myself in December last year, and it´s no joke. Get your vaccine if you haven´t already. Please don´t make this political (I have other posts where you can do that).
If you haven´t heard Trouble before, start with "The Skull". It´s a classic.
FROM TROUBLE:
We were all deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our old friend and former bandmate, Eric Wagner. I am struggling with how to describe the complex relationship we had together, in just a few paragraphs. A person's life deserves the fullness of a book, but I will try to convey things in brief form.
I met Eric when I was 16 and he was 18. We played in our first band together and even though he hadn't realized it yet, I saw the potential that he had. We saw a lot of things the same way, which led us to ditch the band we were in and look for something more serious. We found Rick's band Trouble, who were looking for a lead vocalist and guitarist. Those next couple of years produced the sound and early songs of Trouble, that you would all come to know and love. Eric definitely played a big part with his unique lyrics and visions for album artwork, along with his eventual iconic image fronting the band.
On a more personal note, we could all tell some great stories of things Eric used to say that would make us all laugh until we cried. You had to be there and if you were, you know what I'm talking about. I'll also never forget the hours upon hours that Eric and I would spend in his apartment, sometimes just talking about tv shows, movies, or sports. Other times, talking seriously about lyrics, songs, and band direction.
Eric grew from an aspiring lyric writer and novice singer to become a serious lyricist and kind of poet. When the band hit its peak, Eric had fully realized his potential as a singer and lyricist. This helped to catapult Trouble to new heights and made forever fans out of thousands of you. Eric was what musicians call a "lifer". He made music his life's mission. He was always working on the next thing and God knows he wasn't doing it for the money.
It's a tough thing to accept that a close friend is gone and you will never see them again. We all will have to get by with our memories and Eric's bountiful legacy of music through 5 decades.
God bless and keep our brother Eric.
Rest in Peace ¥
Bruce Franklin on behalf of
Trouble Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-R.I.P.
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