Eric Eycke, who performed on Corrosion Of Conformity's 1983 split Why Are We Here?, as well as the hardcore-influenced 1984 album Eye for an Eye, has unfortunately passed away after "reportedly [being] in hospice with various maladies" according to Blabbermouth.
Eycke's death has since been confirmed by Corrosion of Conformity themselves, who had the following to say.
We are saddened to learn of the passing of one time COC vocalist Eric Eycke, who's broad musical knowledge shaped the band's early identity and who's energy is evident on our first hardcore era album "Eye for an Eye". This simply does not seem real. We traveled far and wide in a shitty van,blowing up stages together, trying to live up to the likes of The Bad Brains and Black Flag.
We wish Eycke's family and friends all the best at this time. Rest in peace Eric, and thanks for the music.
