Remembering Mike Browning: Morbid Angel’s Founding Drummer Passes Away

In a heartbreaking loss for the metal community, Mike Browning, the founding drummer of the iconic death metal band Morbid Angel, has passed away at the age of 62. The band shared the news on their Instagram, expressing their condolences: “R.I.P Mike, thanks for helping make all this happen. Our condolences to his family & especially his daughter.”

Browning was instrumental in shaping the Tampa death metal scene alongside fellow pioneers like Death and Deicide. He formed Morbid Angel in 1983 with guitarist Trey Azagthoth, and together they pushed the boundaries of metal with their technical riffs and blast beats. Browning’s drumming can be heard on the band’s early recordings, including the shelved album Abominations Of Desolation, which was eventually released in 1991.

After his departure from Morbid Angel in 1986, Browning continued to make waves in the Florida metal scene, playing with bands like Nocturnus and Acheron. He later revived Nocturnus under the name Nocturnus AD, contributing to the underground metal landscape until his passing.

Mike Browning leaves behind a legacy that will resonate with fans and musicians alike, and he will be sorely missed.

Source: www.stereogum.com

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