Power Trip frontman Riley Gale has died aged 35

Riley Gale, lead singer of US thrash metal band Power Trip has died aged 35, his family confirmed in a statement. The cause was not revealed.

Riley Gale, the singer for US thrash metal band Power Trip, has died aged 35.

A statement was issued by his family through the band’s Twitter account confirming he died overnight on Monday.

“It is with the greatest of sadness we must announce that our lead singer and brother Riley Gale passed away last night,” the statement read.

A cause of death has not been revealed.

Riley Gale of Power Trip has died aged 35. Picture: Getty Images.

“Riley was a friend, a brother, a son. Riley was both a larger than life rock star and a humble and giving friend,” the family wrote.

“He touched so many lives through his lyrics and through his huge heart. He treated everyone he met as a friend and he always took care of his friends.

“We will celebrate Riley’s life and never forget the great works of music, charity, and love that he left behind. You, the fans, meant so much to him, please know how special you are,” the family said, inviting fans to share their memories.

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— POWER TRIP (@powertriptx) August 26, 2020

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The family are also asking donations to Dallas Hope Charities, an inclusive and progressive not-for-profit supporting marginalised people in Texas.

Formed in 2008, Riley Gale was a member of Power Trip since the band first burst onto the scene.

The band released two full-length albums, 2013’s Manifest Decimation and 2017’s Nightmare Logic, with compilation album Opening Fire out in 2018, and Live in Seattle released earlier this year.

Tributes for the singer have flowed on social media today, with rapper Ice-T – who had worked with Gale on one of his band Body Count’s recent tracks – telling fans he was “devastated”.

Devastated to hear about Riley Gale’s passing. Power Trip has had a massive impact on the metal community, and Riley’s ferocious drive and passion were such a big part of why. He was a great artist, a good friend, a real one. Metal won’t be the same without him. 💔

— Kim Kelly (@GrimKim) August 26, 2020

Posted in Tribute to my friend Riley Gale.... Gone far to soon.. 35yrs old.. GOD BLESS YOU homie... So Fn sad.... pic.twitter.com/DwHoXdVj7R

— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) August 26, 2020

Rest In Power Riley Gale. A great frontman, wise beyond his years & bad ass on the mic! You will be greatly missed. Such a loss for heavy music. Our condolences to all who loved him. #RipRileyGale #PowerTrip https://t.co/t26lcEb4oG

— Hatebreed (@hatebreed) August 26, 2020

Power Trip goes down as one of the best hardcore/ thrash/ metal bands of the last 10 years. Riley Gale, you influenced a whole spectrum of people and you will be missed by so many throughout our community and beyond. May your words and actions influence many more. REST EASY RILEY

— Dead Heat (@DeadHeat805) August 26, 2020