After the terrible news of the sudden death of Hate’s bassist Slawek “Mortifer” Archangielskij earlier this week, the band are back in Poland and have released the following statement:
“Last night our friend’s body arrived in Warsaw. Autopsy report determines one cause of death – heart rhythm disturbances (Herzrythmusstörung). It is also known that Slawek suffered from asthma and had problems with breathing whilst asleep (obstructive sleep apnea).
“His family would like to thank everybody who helps and s them in this tragic moment with the following words: ‘We would like to thank for sympathy, love and any kind of that we have been given by Slawek’s friends from the bands Hate, Naumachia and Saltus. We also would like to thank the band Hypocrisy for their attitude and which is very much appreciated. Great thanks to all kind people in Poland and all over the world whose moving goodwill helps us so much in this hard moment.’
“We inform you that the last farewell to Slawek will take place on 16th April 2013 in Cmentarz Pólnocny (Wólka Weglowa) at 11.30 in hall B. Between 12.15 and 12.45 Slawek’s body will be shown in the Farewell Hall. His ashes will be buried on 17th April at Czerniakowski Cemetary in Sadyba (Warsaw).”
R.I.P. Brother.
