All That Remains guitarist Oli Herbert has died

Oli Herbert from All That Remains — (Image credit: Getty Images)

All That Remains guitarist and founding member Oli Herbert has died.

The news was confirmed via a statement on the band's social media accounts earlier today.

"We were devastated to learn that Oli Herbert, our friend, guitar player, and founding member of All That Remains, has passed away," reads the statement on All That Remains' Facebook page.

"Oli was an incredibly talented guitarist and song writer who defined Rock and Metal from the Northeast. His impact on the genres and our lives will continue indefinitely.

"No further details are available at this time. The band and family request that you please respect their privacy and remember Oli by celebrating the great music he made."

All That Remains' are scheduled to tour Europe in December, following the release their new album Victim Of The New Disease on November 9.

Luke Morton joined Metal Hammer as Online Editor in 2014, having previously worked as News Editor at popular (but now sadly defunct) alternative lifestyle magazine, Front. As well as helming the Metal Hammer website for the four years that followed, Luke also helped relaunch the Metal Hammer podcast in early 2018, producing, scripting and presenting the relaunched show during its early days. He also wrote regular features for the magazine, including a 2018 cover feature for his very favourite band in the world, Slipknot, discussing their turbulent 2008 album, All Hope Is Gone.