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Doc (of Vader fame) dead at 35

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  • 20-08-2005 1:49pm
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    Ancient1
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    Check this out

    www.vader.pl

    Does anyone know more about this? What a bummer, the man was only 35.

    RIP Doc

    :(


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    Karl Hungus
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    ****! That guy was some unreal ****ing drummer. Haven't heard anything about this I'm afraid. He'll be missed. RIP. :(


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    Ancient1
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    There's no news up yet on Bravewords or Metalbite....i guess the yanks are still sleeping.
    I just logged on to their website to see what's new in the Vader camp and saw that. Major bummer. :(


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    Karl Hungus
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    That ****ing sucks.


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    #5
    Ph3n0m
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    He was released from the band in March 2005, with Peter (frontman) saying he had a problem fighting his "weakness".

    It later transpired that his "weakness" was alcohol - which is a crying shame


    below is taken from metalireland.com


    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.

    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."

    In an April 2005 interview with AbrasiveRock.com, VADER guitarist Mauser elaborated on Doc's "weaknesses," stating, "He had a problem with alcohol and this is the problem. Maybe in the future, if he will be alright, he may be back in the band. Maybe someday. We will see what happens."


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