'Accident' Claims Life Of All That Remains Guitarist Oli Herbert

Oli Herbert

ALL THAT REMAINS founding member/guitarist OLI HERBERT died "unexpectedly" in a pond on the property of his CONNECTICUT home, TMZ reports. For now, police consider his death "accidental," pending an autopsy.

A message on the band's FACEBOOK page read: "We were devastated to learn that OLI HERBERT, our friend, guitar player, and founding member of ALL THAT REMAINS, has passed away.

"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."

HERBERT and frontman PHIL LABONTE started the band back in 1998 in SPRINGFIELD, MA. They released eight studio albums, with over one million records sold worldwide, with a new album, "Victim Of The New Disease," set for release NOVEMBER 9th. 

OLI is survived by his wife, BETH. 

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