The metal world was very saddened this week to learn of the death (possibly via suicide) of After The Burial guitarist Justin Lowe. Lowe went missing about a month after posting a paranoid rant announcing he was leaving his band.
Turns out he was getting medical treatment in recent weeks, but that didn't help. Rock Feed reports that Lowe's sister posted the above photo to her Facebook page with the following tribute:
"Justin was a gifted musician, music producer and photographer. He was also a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend to many in the music community.
The world lost an amazing talent. He touched many lives.
He was receiving professional help and we thought he was making progress. We are devastated and heartbroken at his passing. We will miss him forever.
Please respect our request for privacy as we try to cope with this tragedy. I will be logging off Facebook for a period of time to allow myself to grieve with my family. Thank you again for everyone's thoughts, prayers, and concerns."
She joins the countless musicians who have posted public tributes to Lowe making it clear Lowe was very loved by the people around him. Hopefully, he is in a better place now.
