Sound Of Guns singer Andrew Metcalfe has died.
His bandmates paid tribute to him in a Facebook post on Wednesday saying he was one of the ‘greatest frontmen to ever grace a stage’.
They did not disclose his cause of death in their post which was met with hundreds of comments as his fans took in the sad news.
Sound of Guns are an English alternative rock band from Liverpool who were formed in 2008.
Lee Glynn, Nathan Crowley, John Coley and Simon Finley made up the band along with Andrew.
The statement read: ‘Today, we are heartbroken. We’re sad to say that our friend, brother, and frontman of Sound of Guns, Andrew Metcalfe has sadly passed away.
Sound Of Guns singer Andrew Metcalfe has died. His bandmates paid tribute to him in a post on Wednesday saying he was one of the ‘greatest frontmen to ever grace a stage’
They did not disclose his cause of death in their post which was met with hundreds of comments as his fans took in the sad news
‘Andy was one of the greatest frontmen to ever grace a stage. His presence was unmatched, his songwriting was incredible and his voice was one of a kind.’
‘We are thankful for the short time we had with him and the amazing things we did as a band,’ the band continued.
‘We saw incredible things, played incredible stages and met incredible people.’
The band also called him a ‘true artist, performer, lyricist and genuinely lovely man’, and said they appreciated his contribution to music.
The band were discovered by BBC Introducing and went on to sign with independent record label Distiller Records through which they released their debut album What Came From Fire in 2010.
They had a second album Angels and Enemies which was released in March 2012.
In early 2012 the band announced a full UK and European tour to coincide with the release of their second album.
Then in October 2013, the band announced that they were to go on an indefinite hiatus.
Fans have been left devastated by the loss as they penned on social media their tributes: ‘Jesus that is a shocker! Sound of guns were an incredible band, so glad I got to see them from the start in 2008, should have 100% been so much bigger, RIP Andy.’,
The statement read: ‘Today, we are heartbroken. We’re sad to say that our friend, brother, and frontman of Sound of Guns, Andrew Metcalfe has sadly passed away’
Lee Glynn, Nathan Crowley, John Coley and Simon Finley made up the band along with Andrew
Sound of Guns are an English alternative rock band from Liverpool who were formed in 2008
‘So sad to hear the passing of Andrew Metcalfe, from Sound of Guns – One of my all time favourite tracks this… Me mate hosted them up here in Whitehaven and what a pleasure and rush hearing this over a decade ago…. Still go back and listen now n then….’
‘Gutted to hear about the passing of @SoundOfGunsUK singer @ANDREWJMETCALFE. Caught them loads of times in Glasgow, they should’ve been far bigger than they were. RIP Andy.’
‘Sad news that Andrew Metcalfe from sound of guns has passed away, they were the last band I saw at Cardiff barfly back in 2010 literally the week it closed.’,
‘This is so sad man. I remember seeing you live at the 02 in Liverpool about 12 to 13 years ago and Andy was diving into the audience, it was one of the best and wildest gigs I’ve ever been to.’,
‘This is deeply upsetting, I had the pleasure of meeting Andy a couple of times during the Sound of Guns tours (Cambridge & Peterborough).’,
‘A born rockstar with the biggest heart but most of all a true friend. So many memories, What came from fire helped me through probably the toughest time in my life. Peace and Love.’,
Fans have been left devastated by the loss as they penned on social media their tributes
The band also called him a ‘true artist, performer, lyricist and genuinely lovely man’, and said they appreciated his contribution to music (Andrew seen in 2012)
‘I’m truly gutted. Andy was such a showman with such an energy and presence he ignited the room.
‘Some of the best nights ever seeing you guys and I will never forget the after show beers backstage the last time I saw you at the Hare and Hounds.’,
‘Still The Words was the first song I ever heard and will hold a special place although more deeply now. Love to you all and Andy’s family, thoughts and prayers with you all.’
Sound of Guns earned critical acclaim during their active years, performing at major festivals and releasing two albums.
