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Nazxul Guitarist Greg Morelli Killed In Motorcycle Accident

posted Nov 20, 2008 at 10:20 AM by Diamond Oz.  (18 Comments)

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Legendary Australian thrash metal band Mortal Sin has posted the following message online:

"Our long time friend Greg Morelli, guitarist of NAZXUL was tragically killed in the early hours of Thursday morning November 20th in a motorcycle accident. As many locals would know a huge storm hit Sydney last night and Greg was riding his motorbike home and hit a greasy wet patch on Parramatta road North Strathfield.

"Greg's death will be a huge loss to the Australian metal scene and of course the international black metal scene. The new Nazxul album had just been completed and Greg was really looking forward to getting back out on the road and we had also talked about the possibility of heading over to Europe for some shows next year. Greg explained to me that the new album was sounding like they finally wanted to sound like, and was really proud of what he had achieved.

"I hope all the black metal fans out there will raise their horns tonight for Greg. Rest in peace mate, you're a fucking legend."

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18 Comments on "Nazxul Guitarist Greg Morelli Killed In Crash"

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1. metal_dclxvi writes:

Noooo!!! God damn it that sucks. RIP man... you will be missed.

# Nov 20, 2008 @ 11:15 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. g writes:

f***ing sh**ty, awesome awesome band.

# Nov 20, 2008 @ 2:04 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Kali writes:

Rest in thrasher's paradise, Brother Greg!

# Nov 20, 2008 @ 2:50 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. Blindgreed1 writes:

\m/ \m/

# Nov 20, 2008 @ 3:47 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. Mick. T writes:

Ill miss you brother...

# Nov 20, 2008 @ 5:18 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. bbristowe writes:

Amazing band. So many members of so many bands are being taken so soon these days. It's sad.

# Nov 20, 2008 @ 5:43 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. jimmy j. writes:

Damn this sucks. R.I.P. bro you will be missed.

# Nov 21, 2008 @ 12:00 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. Steve watts writes:

time was not our friend greg. I always meant to catch up with you again n kept putting it off. You were a great musician and even better bloke. RIP mate.

# Nov 21, 2008 @ 4:30 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. Leprosy101 writes:

Nazxul is not thrash people its just modern day black metal

# Nov 21, 2008 @ 10:55 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. That_One_Guy writes:

R.I.P., man.. you will be missed.

\m/

# Nov 21, 2008 @ 11:26 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. StabbingTheDrama writes:

R.I.P. Greg \m/

# Nov 22, 2008 @ 11:53 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. yella jay writes:

"go nEirigh an bothar leat, mo chairde!"
RIP Morelli
Jay Irish

# Nov 26, 2008 @ 12:48 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. Kerry Goldfinch writes:

Went to Gregs funeral today, what a lovely bunch of people you heavy black metal people are

# Nov 26, 2008 @ 1:48 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. Lana writes:

A friend and I were the only witnesses of this tragic accident. I want you all to know that although we did all we could, unfortunately his life could not be saved. He passed rather quickly, with as little suffering as possible. From here on, I keep Greg, his parents and his fans in my prayers. xo

# Nov 26, 2008 @ 10:33 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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15. Fuck_A_Name writes:

So this guy dies and M. Shadows is allowed to go on making sh**ty music? Where's the f***in justice in the world....

\m/ RIP \m/

Now Playing: Gojira- Vacuity

# Nov 28, 2008 @ 12:14 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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16. That_One_Guy writes:

Well said, FAN.

Now playing: Behemoth - "Typhonian Soul Zodiack"

# Nov 28, 2008 @ 12:04 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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17. BoltThrower writes:

I think it's time to take over another dead artist's thread.

Post bands that everyone here may not have heard of yet. We're celebrating music in the wake of despair:

TROUBLE--I've seen a few mention them lately but do they really appreciate the heaviness? The Fall Of Lucifer, Bastards Will Pay, Pray For The Dead, Gideon, The Wish, Run To The Light, Black Shapes Of Doom, Hello Strawberry Skies, etc.

THE ABSOLUTE HEAVIEST CRUNCHIEST METAL OF ALL TIME

NONE ARE HEAVIER

# Nov 28, 2008 @ 8:30 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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18. BoltThrower writes:

Plus, Pray For The Dead is fitting here. Not that I believe in the whole purgatory thing, but the rest of the song makes you consider your coming inevitable demise. That's always good.

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