Music community pays condolences to late Suicide Silence vocalist

A wave of heartfelt condolences from members of the heavy music community have emerged online following the untimely death of Suicide Silence vocalist Mitch Lucker.

Lucker, 28, passed away after sustaining fatal injuries in a motorcycle accident on Wednesday night. It’s believed he lost control of his Harley Davidson and hit a light pole near Huntington Beach, California.

Below are just some of the commemorations that have been posted on social media:

The entire Machine head family extends our most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mitch Lucker.R.I.P.

— Machine Head (@MfnH) November 2, 2012

Devastating news! Mitch Lucker from (2011 SWT Artist) SUICIDE SILENCE has been killed in a motorcycle crash. Thoughts with family & band

— Soundwave Touring (@soundwavetours) November 2, 2012

We're deeply saddened to have lost one of heavy music's most valued icons, Mitch Lucker. Our thoughts are with his family friends and fans.

— Bring Me The Horizon (@bmthofficial) November 1, 2012

Our thoughts and condolences go out to @suicidesilence and the family of Mitch Lucker. Metal has lost an icon. RIP man.

— Motionless In White (@MIWband) November 1, 2012

R.I.P Mitch Lucker

— Funeral For A Friend (@ffaf) November 1, 2012

There's no easy way to say this. R.I.P. Mitchell Adam Lucker - We Love You Brother twitter.com/suicidesilence…

— Suicide Silence (@suicidesilence) November 1, 2012

We love you Mitch. Our hearts go out to everyone in SS and anyone and everyone affected by this loss. Mitch was... fb.me/1EMx4Zfpj

— EMMURE (@EMMUREmusic) November 1, 2012

Our thoughts go out to the friends and family of Mitch Lucker of Suicide Silence. Glad to have met you. Rest in peace.

— Circa Survive (@circasurvive) November 1, 2012

“@mitchluckerss: I'm coming too right?! “@deeznutshc: We're announcing an Australian tour tomorrow... Be about it!”” - We wish. RIP bro. ❤❤❤

— DEEZ NUTS(@deeznutsHC) November 2, 2012

RIP Mitch Lucker. Thoughts are with his family, friends and band mates.

— Architects (@Architectsuk) November 1, 2012

I never had the pleasure of meeting the guy but from what I hear he was a legend AKA Juice father. RIP Mitch Lucker.

— ahren stringer (@stringDTD) November 2, 2012

Absolutely devastated to hear about the passing of Mitch Lucker of Suicide Silence. I am glad I was able to hang... fb.me/2bWNVWlRV

— Shadows Fall (@ShadowsFallBand) November 1, 2012

Power prayers to Mitch Lucker and his friends, family, and @suicidesilence. May he be partying and rocking in the next world.

— ANDREW WK (@AndrewWK) November 1, 2012