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News : Kieren O’Reilly (1971 – 2011)

By on July 29, 2011

Today, the metal community was shocked and saddened after receiving news of the passing of CATWITCH vocalist, Kieren O’Reilly.

Kieren passed away on Thursday, 28th of July with family and close friends by his side. Metal Obsession would like to send their deepest condolences to Keiren’s family and band members. You were an amazing person who will sadly be missed. Rest in peace.

UPDATE 01/08/2011:

Kieren’s funeral will be held at Boyd Chapel (The Necropolis) in Springvale on Wednesday 3rd, August at 10:30am. Dress code is open.

A benefit gig for the treatment of Kieren’s cancer was held on Saturday, 23rd of July at the Espy in St. Kilda with a cast of Melbourne’s finest metal acts, including MEDUSA, WHITE WIDDOW and DARK EARTH. All proceeds from the event went to the treatment of Kieren’s cancer, but sadly took him much sooner than expected.

Kieren’s close family and friends say that he was both an exceptional musician and a wonderful person who will sadly be missed. If you wish to share your sympathies towards Kieren’s family and band members, you can do so via the Catwitch Facebook page.

 

Check out the single “Burn” from Catwitch’s 2007 EP of the same name.

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