Entertainment world pays tribute to Amen’s Casey Chaos: “Rest In Peace, my rock and roll brother”

nme.com:

Amen frontman Casey Chaos, who has passed away at the age of 59.The singer’s death was announced in a statement from Brian Perera, founder of his record label, Cleopatra Records on December 21.

No cause of death has been mentioned.“With heartfelt sadness, I extend my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Casey Chaos,” Perera wrote. “I had the privilege of working with Casey during his unforgettable live performance with Christian Death at the American Legion Hall back in 1993.

Walking into the hall with my good friend Matt Green and my wife, Yvonne, was an experience I’ll never forget—especially seeing Nicolas Cage sitting front-row center, completely captivated.“Casey wasn’t just an extraordinary musician—he truly lived and breathed the lifestyle,” he continued, “May he rest in peace alongside Rozz Williams and the many tortured souls we admire and respect.”Numerous figures from the entertainment world have shared tributes. “With a heavy heart and a tear in my eye I must announce that we lost another legend today,” said Amen bassist John Fahnestock.“I’ve lost two legendary frontmen in my career and Casey has now also passed on.

It’s was an absolute honor to have been in Amen and witnessed without a doubt the genius that was Casey Chaos.“He was a force unlike no other before him, a true artist, an uncompromising soul and a true punk rock icon!