R.I.P. Trigger Effect Vocalist Nick Babeu

BY Josiah HughesPublished Nov 22, 2013

Nick Babeu, frontman for long-running Montreal tech punk crew Trigger Effect, has passed away, the band confirms.

Though his cause of death is unknown, the band shared the following announcement on their Facebook page:

Yesterday morning we lost our voice. Our singer, frontman and best friend Nick Babeu died an accidental death. We appreciate all of the kind words and actions we have heard and seen thus far. A memorial will be announced at Turbo Haus shortly. We love you Nick, thank you for the ringing in our ears and the love in our hearts.

Trigger Effect were a band for over a decade, and released their third full-length album What's Left to Eliminate? earlier this year. The album was produced by Ian Blurton.

Stay tuned for more information on the future of the band as details become available. Exclaim! would like to extend our condolences to Babeu's family, friends and bandmates.

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