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Multi-instrumentalist and overall metal legend Blake Harrison<\/strong> has died. Harrison<\/strong> is best known for his work in Pig Destroyer<\/a><\/strong>, though he also made himself a name with his Hatebeak<\/a><\/strong> project and as the author of the For Those About To Squawk column at Decibel Magazine<\/em>. We wish Harrison<\/strong>‘s friends and family all the best at this time.<\/p>\n Decibel Magazine<\/em> has since confirmed Harrison<\/strong>‘s passing, as have numerous names around the rock and metal community on Harrison<\/strong>‘s Facebook page.<\/p>\n Mike Schleibaum<\/strong> of Darkest Hour<\/a><\/strong>: “Blake Harrison<\/strong> I’ll miss you so much, my heart and soul are in shock. So much love for Lindsey Turnbullet<\/strong> \u2013 just frozen in disbelief, his spirit will ride with us no doubt. Will take time to process this.”<\/p>\n Noisem<\/a><\/strong>: “It’s with heavy hearts we have to say goodbye to our friend Blake Harrison<\/strong> today. He was a fixture in the scene when we were cutting our teeth as a young band in Baltimore. Blake<\/strong> was always great fun to hang and chat with and if it weren’t for the chance encounter meeting him we wouldn’t be where we are as a band.<\/p>\n “If it wasn’t for his enthusiasm and belief in us as a band we would have never put out our first record on a label or done any of the crazy shit that’s followed. Blake and Pig Destroyer<\/a><\/strong> took us under their wing and stuck us on sick bills frequently which gave us a massive push when we needed it. We can’t thank Blake<\/strong> enough for being the kind, funny and generous guy he was over the years and we will miss him dearly.”<\/p>\n