former Vader drummer Doc has died

[stefan86]

According to a posting at the Polish music web site CGM.pl, former VADER drummer Krzysztof "Docent" Raczkowski (a.k.a. Doc) has passed away at age 35. No further details about his death are currently available. [UPDATE: This has now been confirmed by VADER's official web site, Vader.pl]

In a March 2005 statement announcing Doc's departure from the group, VADER frontman Peter said, "Doc pretty hard tried to 'fight' against his weaknesses, which were troubles for all of us. Finaly he had not prevailed over that battle... All in all, he attempted. . . VADER today is not just a friendship anymore — it's our life with armies of man involved in music, releases and — first of all — fans waiting for shows or new albums... This is a high responsibility, not too many know about. If a person, even the most talented one, cannot stand it — [he] has to leave... That was Doc's decision as well."


He was an incredible drummer, this is very sad. RIP

 

[Henrik Main]

Sad news indeed

 

[Guthrum]

Never really liked Vader, but this is sad news to hear. R.I.P.

 

[Life Sucks]

That sucks. I really like Vader's music. They are not very technical or flashy, but rather good, catchy old school dm. RIP

 

[Krigloch the Furious]

he was a badass!
*listens to Wings*

 

[Oblivious Maximus]

This sucks. Vader's a great band, and Doc was a kickass drummer.

 

[genocide roach]

this is sad for sure. but he was a heroine junky, so its kinda expected. but in any case, ill be playin vader all day tommorow
~gR~

 

[Arrakis]

that sucks. he was a great drummer. super tight. a shame!

 

[BlackMetalTyrant]

Shit I just bought Revelations, that sucks.

 

[polarity3]

Surely the fact that he left/was kicked out of the band sucks more than the fact that he died for us music fans who didn't even know him?

Oh wait, all y'alls are death worshippers, right?

 

[skeptik]

Someone dying sucks a lot more than someone leaving a band, even if that someone was in a band when he dies.

 

[no country for old wainds]

I'm guessing the ridiculousness of such a sweeping statement will be lost on most of you, but I'll point it out anyway.

 

[skeptik]

And that would be my statement?

 

[no country for old wainds]

It would indeed.

 

[V.V.V.V.V.]

Yeah it's sad, he did well when he was in the band.

 

[skeptik]

It would indeed.

Explain.

 

[no country for old wainds]

As a simple example, the death of a useless drug addict "sucks" far less than a great artist ceasing his activities.

 

[skeptik]

On a core level, devoid of human emotions. Unlike most people, I have a degree of sympathy for all those who die, regardless of the quality of life they lived, and who they've hurt in life. So while it may be ridiculous when discounting human life, it's certainly not to say, the man's mother and those who loved him, and for this, I can easily see the man dying being more tragic than him ceasing to create music.

 

[BlackMetalTyrant]

Interesting.

 

[no country for old wainds]

I thought as much, but that perspective relies on individual pain being the ultimate negative; something I wholly challenge.