Rockers react to all that remains of the death of guitarist Oli Herbert

Oli Herbert, founding member and lead guitarist of heavy metal band All That Remains, was found dead in a pond near his home in Connecticut on Tuesday. The guitarist was only 44 years old.

Police were dispatched to Herbert's residence Tuesday afternoon after someone reported missing, according to Blabbermouth. Police say his death does not seem suspicious, but is waiting for an autopsy for more information.

When Herbert died, the group released a statement stating, "We were shocked to learn that our friend, guitarist and founding member of All That Remains, has passed away. Oli was an incredibly talented guitarist and composer who defined rock and metal from the northeast. Its impact on gender and our lives will continue indefinitely. "

The group asks the public to respect the privacy of Herbert's family at that time and encourages fans to remember him by "celebrating the great music he has created".

His wife, Beth, wrote a heartfelt message on Herbert's official Facebook page, inviting fans to preserve their privacy and thanking fans for the influx of love and support that the family had received since the news of the death of her husband.

"Hello everyone, it's Beth, Oli's widow," she writes on Facebook. "Thank you all for your kind thoughts and your words. I do not want to talk about what happened until we have a complete picture, but as soon as we do, a statement from the family will appear on this page. In the meantime, please respect our privacy, because parents are still informed of Oli's death. Thank you."

Herbert's death was felt by musicians, bands and fans of the heavy metal and rock scene. Many have turned to social media to reflect on his musical legacy, to remember the good times that they had shared with Herbert and to lament the impact and influence of his music on their lives .

Slipknot's Corey Taylor, Avatar's Johannes Eckerström and Bad Wolves's Doc Coyle were among the many musicians who remembered Herbert on Twitter.

Cristina Scabbia of Lacuna Coil wrote a tribute to Herbert on Instagram, stressing how deeply saddened she was to learn of his passing and remembering him as a "gentle, kind and calm human being".

"These are the news I would NEVER give. I am deeply saddened to learn that Oli Herbert, of All That Remains, has passed away. I will always remember him as a very sweet, kind and calm human being. We called him "the wizard" for his long hair, his beard and his way of playing magic with the guitar images and his guitar. My deepest condolences go to the whole group and to Oli's family. "

Herbert's fans shared touching stories about how inspired they were by continuing to search for music, while others told how sweet, respectful and kind he was when his fans had the chance to meet him.

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