The Day Mitch Died | Chris Garza of SUICIDE SILENCE

[@ebudds]

Here a story.. Mitch passed away on my 22nd birthday. My dad was also involved in a motorcycle accident in 2017 and passed away instantly. This is where it gets freaky. Upon cleaning up my dads place, I checked his stereo and the last album he listened to was The Black Crown - coincidentally the last album that Mitch wrote before his passing. We managed to see Suicide Silence together back in 2009 in Spokane, WA when they were touring with Slayer. Both were my dads favorite 2 bands. RIP Mitch, RIP Dad.

[@plsno420]

@@ebudds Fuck bro Sorry for your loss This hits hard af

[@HEADASSLOOKINGAHHH]

🖤🖤🖤

[@gimmegamma4849]

Sorry for your loss. Happy belated birthday though we have the same birthday, cheers

[@micklehickledillpickle]

Damn

[@TineEdong]

I’m sorry man death is a terrible thing. Keep rocking out and remember the good times as hard as it is. 🙏

[@grimmnekrokvlt]

"The special ones always go first" Damn that hit me hard.

[@alemutasa6189]

Fuck me if that's not true. Maybe is just our interpretation of reality, but it really seems that the best ones always go first and the worst ones stick around forever

[@WorldsGreatestDetective88]

​@alemutasa6189 truly. One the most talented, coolest fucking guy I knew in high school inspired me to be a better drummer. He was so good, friends from all kinds of social circles. Got diagnosed with cancer and went in a year.....

[@grimmnekrokvlt]

@@misakiyoshida Go away sad little man

[@-orlandogx-]

@@misakiyoshida Why don't you shut the fuck up and show some respect?

[@sykoteddy]

We'll have to think of it like, that they had done their part of this life, and therefor was granted to go on to the next level.

[@dastardlygonzo]

Garza is a great role model for young guys. He's humble and he's not afraid to show his emotions. He has obviously put a lot of energy into finding inner peace, and it shows.

[@AR-Roons]

I appreciate his vulnerability in all of this. You can tell their was genuine love and respect.

[@Bilsuburbians]

Just to hear garza’s voice crackin and letting go the sorrow its heartbreaking. Dude, sorry for what you all lost and we all do. Love from indonesia

[@Mescaline-z6z]

He is still grief stricken so talking about Mitch is definitely helpful Chris is a really good guy wish him the best

[@aintfromrounhere8099]

I remember that concert they did in Indonesia. Great crowd very energetic

[@asharimalanta6749]

@@Bilsuburbians konser terakhir nya micth lucker di indo brooo

[@aspire9360]

Big respect for being able to talk about this brother. 🖤

[@travisspaulding2222]

My singer was murdered by his neighbor, and I can relate to everything you're saying. It happened on Christmas in 2009, he was shot three times and died, and his brother was also shot multiple times. His brother lived. I got the call early the next morning, so we went to the hospital to see if his brother would pull through. Thankfully he did. Everything was just surreal and happening so fast. And yeah, news travels fast. We had just done a little tour on the east coast, so when Blabbermouth ran the story, even our local news and local radio station reached out for interviews, and that was the weirdest thing. Trying to do interviews while the wound was still fresh. It's exactly like you said. Losing a singer, face of the band, best friend and brother all at the same time. We were a small time band just starting to make some waves and the band was Keith's passion. All of it wiped away on what is supposed to be the the happiest day of the year.

[@Jermusicislife84]

@travisspaulding2222 Sorry for your loss, what's your band called?

[@codydaniel3097]

@travisspaulding2222 Really sorry to hear about that, dude. 🙏

[@travisspaulding2222]

@@codydaniel3097 Thank you.

[@Mescaline-z6z]

Sorry about that but you’re not alone

[@horncrownedproductions9675]

@travisspaulding2222 R.I.P. Keith Chapin.

[@bulletandaballot]

I’ll never forget Mitch. The day he died and how young his daughter was. Broke me man

[@joesperlak326]

@@bulletandaballot seeing those pictures of him and his daughter stretching before he played a show. I cried like a baby.

[@forbetterworld20]

Hey Garza, thank you for finally opening up to us Suicide Silence fans after all these years. I'm 29 now and started listening to you guys when I was 14. I went to a show here in Brazil, São Paulo, at Inferno Club on 04/03/2010. Mitch held my head and smiled during the show-it was surreal for me. I was right at the edge of the stage, and you guys were headbanging, but it looked and sounded like a cracking whip. It was so hot inside the stage bro, haha! You were all so friendly, and you even came on stage drinking Brahma, a traditional beer here in our country! Those were amazing moments, and Mitch is immortalized in an entire generation. It’s really sad, man, but once again, thank you for sharing your words! R.I.P ML

[@SwampDonkey07]

Bro in the silence at 10:05 did you guys hear the motorcycle drive past outside? Wow that gave me chills.

[@JaymeB]

Bro I thought that was from outside of my house

[@ConcertFootageNate]

I heard that too, very eerie

[@forbetterworld20]

:/

[@AustinD333]

That was Mitch riding by in Heaven

[@adamsamels96]

Got to be Mitch's Ghost

[@SatanSquad]

Unfortunately I know the struggle of losing a best friend. Mine passed 24 years ago. I can remember the last time we spoke. We were talking about getting tickets to the Reinventing the Steel Tour. Pantera, Slayer, Static-X and Morbid Angel. He was a huge Pantera fan. 2 weeks before the show he and he sister were involved in an automobile accident and Unfortunately both of them didnt make it. Ive never known a friend like him nor will ever have a friend like him. Theres not a day that goes by that I dont miss him. Im grateful for the time we had and grateful to have known him and to be considered his friend. He was taken very early in his life but made a profound impact on me as a human. It never gets easier and its a wound that never heals. R.I.P Virgil Albert (BO) Long. 1-21-1986-8-8-2000. Miss you everyday bro

[@bulletandaballot]

I don’t know him or you, but thanks for sharing. Always honour those we’ve lost. You’re a good man

[@BusyChild]

@@SatanSquad if your friend passed away on 8-8-2000. There is no chance Pantera would announce the “Extreme Steel Tour” that early. They were touring Ozzfest in the Summer of 2000 and were announced for the Reel Steel Tour that was suppose to take place close to the end of the year but was postponed to the new year.

[@TaylorDezzy]

Garza I feel for you man. He still lives in all of us. I have so much respect for you keeping this band going in his memory. Love you dude

[@MrDeez1111]

Bro, it's Chuck. Me and Mitch got tight AF on your tour with Nile in '08 ish. I did merch with Nile and hung with him a lot. I was punched in my heart when I heard the news. I still throw a memorial post every year for him.... Music will get you through everything....I promise. I hung with all of you gus alot but me and Mitch clicked...it was a big bro little bro vibe and he is still in my heart. Just know that he would love that You kept on doing what he loved to do with you. Peace to your heart, Steve "Chuck" Moland

[@ttt2690]

If you’d like to share any memories, anything about that man others don’t know like you.. Obviously many people would loveeee to hear !

[@maxroxdrums]

I lost my fiancée on 11/1/24 after she spent 6 days in a coma from a fentanyl overdose. I had just seen and spoke with her, went out to my kitchen for a few minutes to speak with our roommate, and by the time I came back our entire world changed. We did everything we could, the paramedics were able to resuscitate her and get a steady pulse, then rushed her to the hospital. She had survived 3 different overdoses in the past, I hoped and prayed that she could come back, but she had sustained significant brain damage from hypoxia. We spent nearly 10 years together, and I’m still trying to figure out how to survive without her by my side. My house, my life has never felt so empty. I miss her so much. Rest in Paradise, Emilie Jewell. I love you always and forever. 11/29/1993 - 11/1/2024

[@keithhaynes5348]

@@maxroxdrums Sorry for your loss, Sir. That's a long time to live with that burden. Here's to you getting on.....

[@nickydaze6079]

I don't know you, but I love you bro. Give yourself the time you need. Take things day by day. Take every step in her memory.

[@ryandlion6961]

Holly crap bro this just happened! She was a year younger than me, I don't even know what to say I'm sad myself now I only know that it gets easier, I wish I could destroy that evil drug personally! Rest in heaven Emillie! Remember she's with you now, live and do good for her it's not time for you, you got to be strong.

[@cocosic4660]

God bless you and Emilie and may the Lord grant you peace.

[@elsalmon_]

@@maxroxdrums I'm very sorry for your loss

[@FerretChloride]

I still have my tshirt from Mitch’s Memorial Show. I got a tattoo at the Grand Tattoo Lodge in Redlands in his honor. Mitch was the reason I started learning vocals. Much love, Chris! Respect for sharing this with all of us ❤

[@enriquevasquez5250]

I have first ep signed by Mitch!!! Idk the year maybe 2006

[@Deathmatchgypsy]

Was at the memorial show at Fox Theater and my old band played the Anaheim date of All stars opening for SS, which so happened to be the last time I ever saw him. His dog was running around the backstage area of Grove. He looked so happy with that dog. Played the following Cali Metal Fest at The Orange Show in SB and that's where Asking Alexandria stopped their set to dedicate it to Mitch and played Yolo for everyone to hear his voice go through a stage one more time.. Some time later, I was getting tattooed by my artist and he was tattooing at Grand Tattoo Lounge. First time I pulled in there I immediately parked and walked over to his Memorial mural on the back wall. Always will remember being in that shop often and being able to go see it and just reminisce on memories of Mitch.

[@LiquidSun62]

I got the little blue bracelet they sold for his daughter. Anybody else?

[@zekejohnson5752]

Thanks for sharing. Your right. It's very surreal when you lose someone close to you. They do take the good ones first. Lost my brother to a motorcycle accident as well. You never get over it. You just learn to live with the pain. I learned to appreciate and love the people around you. Take care brother

[@ShockTheMonkey35]

I lost one of my best friends to a motorcycle accident as well down here in Houston. Apparently some drama with this new chick he was seeing at the time set him off while he was drinkin at a bar with our friend José and he got upset and started getting hammered like an idiot. José tried to get him to stay, but of course he wouldnt. (Our friend was one of the most stubborn and perseverant people we've ever known, which means both good AND bad things) So of course he took off and ended up going the wrong way onto an entry/exit ramp onto Ih-10 and you can guess what happened next 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ Thankfully he didnt kill anyone else, but man as SOON as he got that motorcycle, we were all like "Are you sure that's a good idea dude? You already drive like you're late to your wedding...." And of course he probably replied with something funny like "Yeah, I know. That's because i dont have a motorcycle dammit!" Lmao God dammit i miss him. He was hilarious, and the most perseverant motherfucker Ive ever known. Miss you Brent!!! I know in my heart that he would be pleased to know that the way he died was.... ...SO FUCKING METAL!!! 🤘☠️🤘 (LoL) RIP Brent Michael Mitchell 1986-2017

[@biorythmicshifter]

Mitch seemed like such a good dude. His message was extremely positive especially for his age. Evidence of this is the fact he’s still remembered. Sometimes the brightest stars burn out the quickest.

[@adamwebb3577]

I’ll never forget hearing the news. I am born n’ raised Riverside, CA. My cousin is married to B-Town. He told me about Mitch the day after Mitch had passed. Never met the man, but shed a tear or 12. So miss that dudes vocals. Much respect Chris.

[@JoshuaGraves113]

I remember being at work and saw the news on my phone and breaking down crying and I had to leave because I couldn't stop. Been a fan since the cleansing first came out and Mitch was my biggest role model. Same year they did a charity fundraiser for Christmas and I remember just donating huge chunks of money to different charities, though I couldn't donate to theirs.

[@sangpenikam7]

I feel you man bout the "I don't know why I didn't do anything" part. I had a schoolmate who I wasn't even close to. One day I passed by his class and he called me to come and have a chat with him. I declined and said I needed to rush to next class. A week later he was involved in an accident and left us. It's been 12 years and I still regret not stopping by when he invited me to talk.

[@nwcustomdecals]

Suicide silence got me through many nights working truck shipments at the Harbor Freight in riverside. loved that local boys were doing something big. I moved from socal since then, but you guys were what got me into deathcore.

[@alexwilkins5783]

The flame that burns twice as bright, burns half as long. To add to the clichés. Thank you for sharing this. Hearing other people be able to talk about things like this is truly cathartic.

[@MrZip420]

respect for talking about this in such a thorough manner man, that looked really hard to do. RIP Mitch 🖤

[@johnnysully2689]

My youngest brother was killed by a car in a motor vehicle accident. You never get past the crushing, all consuming rage, hate, grief and sadness at the situation, you just learn to callous yourself to deal with it day to day. That is really all you can do, live with it day to day as each day is different. R.I.P Mitch x

[@mikaelpagdades1751]

May he rest in peace, brother. Wishing you and your bandmates all the best 🎸

[@bradboring149]

We all loved Mitch and still miss him everyday , Im sorry you lost your brother ... Words can't describe nor ever take away the pain that comes from that ... Thank you for sharing this man ... 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@blazeofglory450]

thank you Garza for this. i know none of us will ever know the pain you guys went through but this feels like some closure that were all getting together, idk how else to explain it.

[@michawee]

Many people lose loved ones every day. They know what it feels like

[@nathanSr92]

Man….hearing this rips me up. I remember you talking about Mitch in Manchester many years ago when you toured with thy art is murder. I could tell you were thinking of Mitch and I wish I gave you a massive hug dude! I still have my ticket you and Dan signed for me. Thank you for that night Chris! You have always been a kind soul ❤️

[@DylanFalkHutchings]

We love you Garza! Thank you for sharing this story brother. I'll never forget the day I read the news myself.

[@Natemercs12]

I was in the army in 2012 and I was getting off my wrecker from an overnight field op when I heard the news. I’ll never forget how shocked and sad I was. My favorite band growing up. I even got a Mitch tattoo a few months later. Love you guys❤

[@TineEdong]

Be safe brother. I argued that guys that stay up for 30 hours and then have to drive home is extremely dangerous. No one gave a shit just drink more rip it’s. Dont know if you’re in still but thank you for your service my brother!

[@DansDangler]

I remember meeting the whole band in 2011 dude. I was 14 years old, at mayhem festival in Chicago. I was being stupid and told Mitch I love you more than life… and he told me “life’s pretty good too man” 😢😭😭 I have his signature on my wall. I cried ):

[@DooshieV]

Love you, man. You have always been one of my favorite guitarists to come from that early Myspace Deathcore scene. You guys were doing it so differently to everyone else from that time, and your unique blend of sludgy slams paired with those thrashy riffs and heart-stopping breakdowns helped mold an entire genre. Credit goes to all of you guys as a unit, but from The Cleansing and beyond I've always thought that Garza doesn't get near the credit he deserves for helping to define what this genre even was at the time. I remember the day that No Time To Bleed dropped. Me and three or four friends cruised a couple blunts and just let that thing play front to back and then started it over again. I saw you guys for the first time shortly after it dropped, and out of the 3 times I was lucky enough to see you guys do your thing live, the first time was just magical. The sound at the venue was perfect, and it was so loud that I could feel the rythm of the drummers double kick vibrating in my chest with the music. The Black Crown was also a banger. I remember loving the Nu-Metal vibes on that record, and "YOLO" was pretty genius as a single. Saw you guys for the second time right after that third record dropped. And then of course the horrible news came... I remember exactly where I was when it hit me. Hell, it genuinely felt like we had all lost someone that we knew, so I can only imagine what it must have felt like for someone who really did know him. The Memorial Show was rad though. All the different vocalists switching off on each song was brilliant honestly. Each song gets a slightly different texture to it, keeping it fresh. Wish I could have been there for it, but I was just stoked to get the DVD. You Cant Stop Me was reassurance that Suicide Silence still has it, and Mitch's influence is definitely felt in the single and through some of the lyrics. Familiar, yet different at the same time. This would ultimately set the stage for the unique "Eddie's Suicide Silence" sound that would further develop with time. Loved the guitar work on Sacred Words, felt very fresh. I saw you guys for the third and my last (so far) time after this record dropped. Eddie crushed it honestly. I'm glad you guys are still out there going for it. This band means a lot to me, and its awesome how you guys took a very real tragedy and used it as fuel and motivation to keep crushin'. Hope you're doing well man. ✌️

[@Extreme-Music-Escape]

Takes strength to openly talk like this, your definitely a top dude Chris, thanks for taking the time to share openly and especially when a lot of emotion is involved.

[@manuelvillagomez-hic3142]

Love you Garza, Ive met you and talked to you in person twice and its always a good feeling to be around and have the pleasure of encountering a member of my favorite band. I hope next time we can habe a beer together. 🍺 cheers brotha.

[@tommypicklesyenoda]

I got very lucky meeting Mitch in 2008 at a show in Liverpool. He was such a genuine guy. He gave off this aura of wanting to just put on a good show for everyone. I remember hearing the news at the time that he'd passed and just feeling instant shock. Not many people you meet in life leave a lasting impression like he did. Rest in Heaven, Mitch.

[@adammassacre4715]

You can see and hear the heartbreak at the loss of his brother...man that was tough im so sorry for your loss Chris. R.I.P Mitch x

[@RexProd]

Man, that day was a really sad day :( Thanks for sharing with us!

[@vermyllionbass2476]

Thanks for coming on and sharing this story man. I can see it was very difficult to relive. You’re so right when you say it’s like a movie. I have always said that whenever I recount a very traumatic incident or a loss it feels like I’m reading a fictional story or reading a script I memorized. I think it’s the brains way of protecting us from the pain? I’ll never know. Anyways, sending love and healing man

[@Rackles251]

Your honesty and realness in trying to speak with emotion is the best man. You remind me a lot of Theo Von with how able to be vulnerable. Just relatable good dudes

[@HenryBannon-ct7oi]

Greatest frontman of deathcore. I've only seen videos of their live performances but he was a savage on stage. Brutal vocals. Rest in peace and respect and peace to Chris for sharing this

[@jacksonv33]

The whole world lost with him. First time since my dad died i openly cried. Still do tear up.

[@42k78]

This was clearly not easy for you to relive so thanks for doing this for us (and hopefully for yourself at some capacity). It's easy to see how you feel with every word and every memory that comes to mind.

[@SeanIn60Secs]

We love you Garza! ❤ Thank you for continuing to inspire all of us after such a devastating experience

[@bigpoppasmurf]

Thank you for sharing your perspective and personal experience through such a difficult and Chaotic time.

[@frankkozinski8556]

RIP my brother Mitch! You and the band saved my life and I can do nothing but say thank you.

[@db19_96]

Dude, Chris, thank you so much for sharing this vulnerable moment with us man. I can only imagine how it feels to revisit this let alone be there that night. I can’t tell you how many times Mitch and the rest of the guys got me through low points in my life. I remember hearing about it during second period of my sophomore year and I ditched and went straight home, I was so heartbroken. I know Mitch would be proud to see how far the band has come. Much love Garza!

[@MicahBall-y1m]

Wow, thank you so much for sharing this extremely difficult experience. People need to understand that a lot of people go through it, and we are not alone. Your sharing this helps us all to understand the literal hell that it is. Without you sharing many people may not understand if they go through similar situations. So by sharing you have saved lives, and thank you for that.

[@andrewconklin5414]

Rip Mitch. I’ve lived in Crown town for 23 years. Wild to know how close we were. Nothing but love for suicide silence 🖤

[@badxradxandy]

Suicide Silence / The Agony Scene / Walls of Jericho / A Life Once Lost Nov 9, 2007 (17 years ago) Quest SkatePark Mishawaka, IN

[@badxradxandy]

This was one of my favorite concerts, thank you.

[@badxradxandy]

I knew all the songs by heart from every band that played besides ALOL, and it was a home town show. I grew up having to drive to Chicago, Indy or Grand Rapids to see anything good. So to see my favorite bands like 10 minutes from my house was amazing. No barriers either, lots of mic sharing with the crowd. 100% my favorite concert and I've been to a ton.

[@bapho6134]

im glad to have existed in the same timeline as you folks.

[@Quxrk]

You guys formed a huge part of my childhood. He will be remembered for many many more years.

[@Dave72584]

This really hit home with 3 years now on Oct. 28th in the morning she passed after 3 days of no food or water. This felt like a story I never knew about a brother I never had....love yah Garza and thank for your stregth on this 💯💪🏽💙

[@LuukvHilst]

Thank you for sharing man.. much love from the Netherlands

[@Slyone71787]

I lost my bestfriend to a freak accident and hearing this bought tears to my eyes.its always the special ones that leave us too soon and that hit me like a ton of bricks just now.Every year i make it point to visit his grave and talk to him in silence to honor his memory.What you guys did for mitch and that memorial show was beautiful and i bought te dvd/cd pack and still blast it to honor him too

[@DemonbreedGaming]

Thanks for sharing this chris. It was obviously very difficult to do. Just know that the world will not forget Mitch, and he will always be a legend in the Death Metal community.

[@JohnnyGingy]

Went to California Metalfest not even a month later and SS was supposed to play but it turned to a memorial instead the whole crowd sang You Only Live Once it was beautiful and heartbreaking 🖤

[@FL_Mobile_Beats]

(Suburbs of Chicago) I was late to find out about yall, but the day I did was because my ENTIRE FUCKIN SCHOOL was grieving and all in all black with ur bands shirts. It still blows my mind in retrospect, his impact was fantastically beyond normal.

[@JohnnyNada]

Where at? Did you ever go see them when they played Mojoes? Lol

[@jreneabarnett8]

I remember that day so perfectly.. when I found out. Exactly where I was, the time, the way it made me feel.. I had just gotten picked up from high school, I was a sophomore. I remember seeing it online and instantly cried so hard. I used to fall asleep every night to the cleansing album and I CONSTANTLY begged my mom to let me go to the concert or warped tour but never got a chance.. it really hit me hard. Mitch touched SOOOOO MANY LIVES and will forever remain in an incredibly amount of hearts out there in this world. 🖤🖤🖤

[@plsno420]

Thank you for opening up to us about this after giving it some time I know it was hard and hopefully opening up helped bring closure or atleast ease the pain a bit RIP Mitchell Adam Lucker Without him this style of music would not be what it is today and I may have never known about it and the community that basically saved my life May his spirit live on through all of ours

[@scottcampbell8841]

You're an inspiration to the metal community and all men who watch this, dude. The courage that you have displayed by sharing such a vulnerable and intimate story will change lives. Thank you.

[@Syrupyraptor]

I see how much you loved him. I lost my father in more ways then one before he pasted and I see you cared about him and I hope you heal.

[@wertcon]

Thanks for sharing - stay strong guys. Rest in peace Mitch.

[@Rdallday]

Man, suicide silence was my favorite band in my high school years. Starting From 2008- 2011 till this day I still listen to y’all. When I heard about the news Mitch passing definitely hit me in the feels. Seeing you guys live all of you performed fucking amazing. Mitch’s vocals is definitely one of a kind. Hearing you speak out about this brings me back to when he passed. I appreciate you reaching out and talking about this after how many years later🙏🏽 I know how it is. I lost my father in 2016 and it still feels unreal. It’ll never get easier but you’ll become stronger each day.

[@tylermortis1111]

My heart goes out to you, brother. Mitch was and always will be an absolute legend. We’re all so lucky to have his memory immortalized through your music. Thank you so much for sharing your recount of this heart-wrenching story. We all miss him so much.

[@CoryBurchettSkates]

i lost my little brother november 2021, so i felt all the pain in your voice.. this feeling is too much. im sorry man, thank you for sharing this with us!

[@Septic_Rinse]

im so sorry man, what you described at the hospital is exactly how I felt when my dad died. whole thing felt surreal, like a movie. the professor delivered us the news. its rough man, we will always remember our loved ones until we die ourselves.

[@natemartin69]

Having a hard time in my own band with my band mates right now. Thinking about giving up playing guitar to be honest... but seeing this made me feel like I'm taking what I have for granted. I can't imagine what I'd do if I lost one of my friends, it's clear that it hurts all these years later and that Mitch meant the world to you, like he does to all of us.

[@RicardoGonzalez-rb4sn]

I was in a motorcycle accident August ’23 (still recovering from it) and immediately had 15-16 hours of surgery to save my life due to a severed artery. I stopped breathing on the operating table. Hearing the stories from family and friends (at the time), it was a similar experience for them. I lost multiple riding buddies and a family member to it and it’s always rough. It’s not easy losing people you love and have a bond with. Time goes on but those memories and those feelings don’t fade. There isn’t that closure there to help guide you towards healing.

[@patpatpat]

I was a runner for AEG Live and various promoters for years. Every single time I dealt with Mitch Lucker or the famous Zeus, a known bus driver, they were nothing but kind, cool, and extremely likeable and hospitable, when that was my job. Always a pleasure to work with them. I remember specifically sitting in the runner's area, and Mitch coming to sit with me, unasked, and bullshit with me and ask me things about ME and MY LIFE unprompted, and I asked him about his. One of the kindest people in a usually rough industry where we stay professional and don't try to be overly personable out of respect for them as people and not known entities. I'll never forget that. I think he was probably the kindest memory of all the artists I worked with.

[@METALHEAD2022]

I still feel like shit. I never met Mitch, and the time he died I was like 5 years old and I was only into rock music. I really wish he was here with us, and he’d definitely would’ve still been in SS. I know for a fact. Because Garza and Lucker made this band. RIP to the legend. Still sucks, hurting having to type this shit.

[@STR8CLAPPINCHEEKS]

So sorry for your loss Chris. I'm so glad I got to see him preform before he passed. Never seen energy from a front man like Mitch.

[@Metal_Penguin_16]

I cant imagine how hard this was for you to relive such a tragic event, but thank you for telling us. I also cant imagine all the pain youre still going through after all these years. I will never forget how crushed I was when I read it. Its a shame that it went viral before anybody was really able to process everything that happened, but the fact that it went around so fast, just shows how loved Mitch was within the deathcore community. Mitch and SS changed my life, deathcore was at its peak in early 2000s and Mitch is still a GOAT. Legends Never Die.

[@jstma6201]

That was heartbreaking but amazing to hear. Somehow I cried before you did. Mitch meant a lot to so many so thank you for sharing that. Stay well brother🤘🤘

[@caseyreed1106]

I miss Mitch so much. Suicide silence was what got me into deathcore and screaming. R.I.P. Mitch you will forever be my favorite screamer.

[@JackedBlack88]

Thanks for sharing Chris. I know the feeling and surrealism of sitting in a waiting room for hours on end not sure if the news coming is good or bad and ultimately it wasn't good. Keep on keeping on brother 💪

[@PaulXemnes]

@@JackedBlack88 : hello sir I'm John from California! I just wanted to get to know you and get you're feed back on what we could talk about. Sincerely Iruka Sensei a fellow believer in Christ thy God.

[@SINNERSAVEDBYGODSGRACE88]

Can literally see Chris relive that entire thing hurts my body! Mitch was such an inspiration to me and the reason I picked up a mic, I wanted to be just like Mitch, I named my daughter Kennedy after his daughter, got her name on my hand just like Mitch! Rest easy brother. Thank you Chris

[@Nick-ih5em]

I lost my BF randomly to an unfortunate accident. I miss my brotha tremendously and it's been years. I don't think it will ever get easier, just.... Just more confusing on the circumstances.

[@Darnan_B]

Will never forget the day i heard the news. Thats wild bro i lost a friend in 2020 to bike crash and rushed to hospital after getting a txt from her mum then they finally took us up stairs and i seen blood on the bottom of the surgeons crocs and scrubs and i knew she was gone before he even said it. RIP to mitch you will always be our deathcore king and RIP Nicole we think you daily 🖤🖤

[@jamouthhhpettouthh3356]

Hits real hard man. Super heavy stuff, wish you all the best Garza o7 I've lost a few good friends before their time should've been, the pain is indescribable and honestly the worst feeling I have felt in my lifetime. May he rest in peace, a true legend of time.

[@churroinyomouf]

Mad respect my man, I know this was difficult to do. RIP Mitch.

[@archangelroyalofficial]

Devastating, I remember hearing about his passing, I’ve then played ya’ll music; I was happy to see ya’ll for the first time at Toad’s Place two years ago; I’ve felt Mitch there in spirit

[@DollyRott3n]

I was absolutely devastated when I heard the news that night on Halloween, never forget it or where I was. Met him at a show a couple times and he was such an amazing guy and vocalist! He will never be forgotten, he was and is a legend! RIP Mitch, forever missed ♥

[@UndeadMessiah]

Good on you for venting Chris. You are not weak for doing so.

[@braz9896]

I remember when I found out, it hit me so hard as a fan. I wonder sometimes about the art he would have given us if he was still here. Rest easy Mitch

[@Cdunn1998]

You can see how Chris is still affected by Mitch how much he loved him and misses him Mitch was one of the greatest nicest souls out there the world lost a great man that day not just the metal community I’m glad to see they’re still going strong today love everything they’ve made with Eddie so far sincerely

[@shanemorrisondrums]

I can relate , I empathize his loss. I also have friends who were close to Mitch. Mitch became the inspiration that caused his passion well before he passed and I think that should be focused on. His life is to be celebrated beyond mourning. Easier said than done but it’s true. His inspiration will live forever and be proud of that!. He is deeply loved and I’m proud of your band as well yourself keeping his name alive. This video hurt bad but I appreciated it very much. Thank you for the courage to relive that moment. That must had been hard. All love brother.

[@xJust2Deadly]

Thanks for sharing. Heartbreaking night for sure. I still remember it. I can’t imagine how it was for you.

[@josegovea4831]

Remember being like 15 when this happened and my heart dropped, everyone who listened to deathcore admired Mitch. He was our role model and best vocalist 💛RIP

[@TwistedIdentity]

Thanks for sharing man, still sorry for your loss and of course everyone else's.

[@Makszi]

My girl and I balled our eyes out when we found out. Stay strong bro. We love Mitch like crazy.

[@Owenator26]

So sorry for your loss Chris. I couldn't imagine what you went through that day. Mitch was an amazing dude and was taken away from us way too young. RIP Mitch

[@VinceeWilliamsMagic]

This is awesome. Just stumbled on this. I am subbing idk if you remember me but i got the opportunity to perform for you and the band a few years back. Loved that energy we shared. Youre carrying that light Mitch had.

[@SaiyanHershelMakesMusic]

Just watching your hands move the way they do when you reflect on this, breaks my heart. Wish I could hug you brother! 🤘🏻RIP Mitch.

[@zachnar0125]

I.E.!!!!! We love you! And we honor our fallen brother, forever! Most of us have lost so many people man. Its earth shattering to look back and count my friends and family that are no longer here. We are in the same pain and same lessons as you. We are all connected. You are not a lone man. We are here with you, deep in it.

[@jconwheels]

I got the privilege of meeting Mitch lucker, back stage, after the show, Mitch shook my hand, and sat down and talked to me for a little bit, he was so genuine, kind, caring, very humble, and charismatic, towards me, i told him, that I'm disabled, i was in a wheelchair, he was very understanding, as i explained to him, how i ended up in physically disabled, and in a wheelchair, and he was just the coolest dude, i have ever met, best night of my life, RIP mitch 🙏🏼🤘🏼❤️

[@levidarius1066]

Thanks to an ol mate who bought me tickets i was lucky enough to see you guys live in NZ with Mitch.. Mad time.

[@CowboysBlogOfficial]

I love this podcast bro, thank you for sharing this personal memory.

[@MysteryArchives]

Such a horrible moment. I’m so sorry for your loss man.

[@shanegamroth3491]

Brother I love you, I hate you had to deal with something like this. There’s nothing worse being in a band and losing such a member of Mitch’s caliber. Unfortunately you can’t control all that can or may happen to any others in a band of brothers. I know that had to be devastating to you and the rest of the guys. It’s hard to move on, but you guys still killed it afterwards despite all the bs thrown your way. Chris you’re an absolute awesome person. You deserve all the support and success throughout the rest of your days. Btw I love the podcast

[@BastognesBulge]

Sorry for your, and everyone's, loss, man. I had one of those nights, waiting in the hospital to find out if your friend will live or die. Wouldn't wish it on anyone. I hope you're able to find some peace about it all.

[@dhiopramana3068]

Mitch Lucker, i love and missed you so much brother !! 😢 The Legend, Icon, everything !! And no one can replace you, bro. R.I.P Mitch ! 🥺

[@EarthsEdgeAD]

I got to see you guys in February 2008 and in October 2010. The show in 2008 was one of the most violent shows I went to in 2008 & that’s saying a lot for that year. Good times, RIP Mitch