NISSE KARLEN, vocalist of Swedish, melodic, blackened, death metal warriors SACRAMENTUM died 8/25/2025 of suicide at 50.
SACRAMENTUM unleashed "THE BLACK DESTINY", 1/25/1999 via CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS.
FROM SACRAMENTUM:
With deep sorrow, we share the heartbreaking news that our dear friend, band member, and one of the founders of Sacramentum, Nisse Karlén, has passed away. He chose to leave this world due to struggles with mental health.
At this time, we kindly ask for privacy for his family, friends, and bandmates as we come to terms with this loss.
Thank you for everything, Nisse. You will always be with us.
Suicide is never to be glorified.
Suicide crisis helpline:
EU 116 123
US 988
Sacramentum (current and former members)
FROM LORD BELIAL:
Rest in peace, our beloved brother and friend. Your passing is a profound loss to us all, and your memory will forever live in our hearts.
Nils Karlén 1974-2025
Nils Karlén 1974-2025
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-