My Sleeping Karma Drummer Steffen Weigand Passes Away
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German instrumental rock/metal outfit My Sleeping Karma has announced that their drummer, Steffen Weigand, has passed away. A statement from the band reads as follows:
"Dear MSK Family,
"We are devastated to inform you that our brother Steffen has passed away this morning surrounded by his loved ones.
"Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family.
"We are heartbroken and have no more words right now."
Alongside his band-family members, guitarist Seppi, bassist Matte Vandeven and soundboardist Norman Mehren, Steffen played an essential role as one of the most influential and crucial artists in the world of heavy psychedelia. His progressive drum style, from the band's self-titled debut in 2006 through their heart-melting, 2022 album Atma, shaped an entire genre.
MY SLEEPING KARMA's A&R at Napalm Records, Sebastian Münch, comments on behalf of the record label and entire team behind the band: "We are deeply saddened to learn that Steffen Weigand, drummer of our band My Sleeping Karma passed away yesterday. Steffen was a wonderful person, friend and drumming genius. We will miss him immensely. We send our thoughts and deepest condolences to his family, band members and loved ones.“
Weigand was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer over three years ago and continued to fight the illness for the rest of his life. A crowdfunder was launched last year which exceeded its target and the musician felt he could give back to fans and funders with a playthrough video of the band's single, "Prema," which can be seen here.
