CROWBAR Remember Late EXHORDER Bassist Frankie Sparcello
March 23, 2011, 13 years ago
According to the official EXHORDER Facebook page, longtime bassist Frankie Sparcello died of presently-unknown causes early yesterday (March 22nd).
New Orleans sludge metal masters CROWBAR have issued the following:
"The members of Crowbar would like to send their deepest condolences to the family, friends, and bandmates of Frankie Sparcello. We found out last night of his untimely passing, and are all shocked, and saddened. We've had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Frankie on many occasions, and have known him for many, many years. You will be missed brother. R.I.P."Expect an official band statement from Exhorder in the next few days.
Sparcello joined the legendary Louisiana thrash/groove outfit in 1991 and appeared on the band's sophomore album, The Law, which was released in 1992. The band would soon break-up with only two albums under their belt: 1990's legendary debut Slaughter In The Vatican and the aforementioned The Law, both of which have been remastered/reissued by Poland's Metal Mind Productions.
Sparcello rejoined Exhorder in 2009 and was scheduled to perform with the band at this year's Maryland Deathfest IX, which will take place May 26th-29th at Sonar in Baltimore.
