Cosmic dust. We all return to it from our birthplace. And a long journey it is to make that return. An act so simiple brings forth the begining of that journey, regardless of proper timing...
Upon hearing the news of Jason McCash's passing, it left me extremely awestruck. The late night conversations we had, discussing the mysteries of the universe, the state of modern day Heavy Metal, and the amazing basslines that solidified all of Christian Death's music. All now a thing of the past. And so it brings forth this:
Last night I wrote a song for Jason, a farewell to his unquestionable legacy as one of the most solid bass players in the US Heavy Metal scene. A farewell to his kind and supportive nature. A farewell to the ideas we had tossed around of doing a project in the future.
And with this memoriam brings forth the demise of Hour Of 13.
This is the last and final document of HO13. A document that proves US Heavy Metal is still alive and strong. With many great bands around to continue to carry that flame, there is no better time to let go and begin my own personal journey. Mentally I cannot foresee any other reason to remain active, as all of the bands that mattered in the resurrection of Traditional Heavy Metal have all suffered loss, it only brings about confusion and disdain. This feeling became apparent witht the passing of my celestial brother Selim Lemouchi, and now solidified with the passing of Jason. And so it begins....
Sleep well brothers, and may the experinces you both now have unlock all of the answers to the questions we had always asked.
Regards,
Chad Davis - Hour Of 13
