ITP V.021 ONLY ONE PER COFFIN: R.I.P. ERIC GREIF (MANAGER DEATH, CONTROL DENIED)

ERIC GREIF,  longtime manager of late DEATH and CONTROL DENIED guitarist CHUCK SCHULDINER  has died at 59.

 

 ERIC GREIF was an insulin dependent diabetic, briefly cured by a pancreas transplant. ERIC GREIF was on dialysis for the last 5 years  searching for a kidney donor but was unable to find one in time.

 ERIC GREIF was also the entertainment attorney for OBITUARY, MOTLEY CRUE, MASSACRE CYNIC and ANCIIENTS.

 ERIC GREIF helped put together the 2013 DEATH TO ALL (DEATH TRIBUTE) tours featuring former members of DEATH.

 DEATH re-issued the bands catalog via RELAPSE RECORDS early last decade.

 FROM DEATH: 

The world has lost an absolute warrior and proponent for metal and music in general. Eric was first introduced into my life as a child when he was chucks manager and friend then later on in my late twenties when we met in Philadelphia to strike up a deal with relapse records to finally give chucks legacy a proper home. All of you are enjoying chucks music on all of these wonderful platforms and releases now because of this man. Eric was average in physical stature but once he opened his mouth there was no doubt he was a giant. He was a loving father and one of the most articulate and interesting men I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. Please keep his mother and children in your thoughts. The art of existence is fragile indeed…..

 

 

FROM GRUESOME: 

 Today we mourn the loss of longtime Death manager Eric Greif. When we first even thought of doing Gruesome, it was Eric who's blessing we sought and he was very supportive of the band. He truly loved Chuck and was always so happy to see his legacy live on. Eric was also a dedicated and loving father to his two children...much love and light to them in this difficult time. RIP

 FROM AGORAPHOBIC NEWS: 

Rest in Peace Eric Greif

Death (Official)

 FROM FLESHOLD: 

Sad news of the passing of Eric Greif

A true Death Metal legend and manager.

R.I.P Eric

 

FROM "PULL THE PLUG PATCHES": 

 “Although he often spoke about his failing health, I always felt that he would pull through since his spirit and resolve seemed so firm,” statement from Pull the Plug Patches reads. “He was always very gracious and supportive of what we were trying to achieve with our company. In particular, he genuinely appreciated that we approached him for approval as too many times over the past 20 years people have simply helped themselves to DEATH‘s intellectual property, despite the financial difficulties that Chuck’s family faced following his passing.

 

FROM ANCIIENTS.

 

Today we mourn our dear friend and confidant, Eric Grief.

Eric was such an amazing human and we clicked with him from the first moment we met. He got us our very first tour with Death to All back in 2013 and it was amazing to spend that time on the road with him.

We learnt so much from him over the years and he was always willing to lend an ear and give advice where he could.

You will be greatly missed my friend. Our deepest condolences got out to his amazing children, Eddie and Sammy.

We will be cranking Human by @deathofficial all day long. Rest in Power!!!

 

FROM TERRY BUTLER (FORMALLY OF DEATH): 

 

Rest In Peace Eric !

You suffered for so long .

Suffer no more brother !

 

FROM JACK KOSHICK (PROMOTER): : 

 This is just terrible news. Eric was only weeks from a possible transplant. I spoke with him last week and he appeared optimistic. May God smile on you old friend!

 

FROM JOHN MCENTEE (INCANTATION): 

 

Condolences

 

 

FROM ETERNAL JUDGEMENT: 

 

R.I.P. Eric Greif! Believe it or not, this legendary manager was one of the first and probably the most influential person to give us good feedbacks when whe released the "Left For Dead" videoclip years ago!! This meant a lot for us, he said something like "good stuff, where are you guys from". Way enough for us!

R.I.P. Eric Greif! Le légendaire manager du groupe Death fût un des premiers à nous donner des bons commentaires et démontrer de l'intéret quand nous avons sorti notre vidéoclip de la chanson "Left For Dead"! On peu même voir dans les commentaires sur Youtube "Greif brought me here". Calice de motivation de malade!

 

FROM VENOM INC: 

 Ah man!! RIP ERIC Eric Greif, former manager of DEATH and president of Perseverance Holdings Ltd., which manages Chuck Schuldiner's (DEATH, CONTROL DENIED) legacy, has died. Greif also worked as an entertainment lawyer, representing bands like OBITUARY and MASSACRE. he was 59 years old.#lost #rip #remembered

 

 

FROM DECIBEL MAGAZINE: 

 
Decibel is deeply saddened to report the passing of Eric Greif, the extreme metal entertainment lawyer and former manager of Death and president of Perseverance Holdings Ltd, at the age of 59.

 

MORE TRIBUTES LATER. 

 

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- R.I.P.