Dark Disciple Vocalist Commits Suicide

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Dark Disciple Vocalist Mat "Sicko" Sargent Takes His Own Life

posted Dec 6, 2008 at 8:47 PM by deathbringer. (53 Comments)

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Dark Disciple vocalist Mat "Sicko" Sargent has taken his own life at the age of 30. The Baltimore, Maryland based metal band has posted an extensive blog on their MySpace page in regards to this news. Here are some excerpts:

"Today is not a good day for me or anyone in the Dark Disciple family, Mat Sargent known to many as "SICKO" or Villain5150 took his life on November 26th 2008, Mat was only 30 years old. For those of us who had the chance to know him and see what kind of person Mat was, it was an honor to say the least, he will be never forgotten for there are way to many good times to remember. Mat join the band late in 2003 after replacing founding member Bones. When we all heard Mat audition the first night the rest of the guys in the band were like where's the hidden tape recorder or the sound effect box. Mat had this gift; he could make his vocals sound like three different people singing almost simultaneously at once. The band was blown away by this and said you're in and we have studio time in a month for our first album. He said really, we said yeah, he said I guess I better start working on it. In one month Mat not only came up with the Albums title ("Unholy Hate Gore") he also change the song titles and wrote the lyrics to 9 songs to help create this raw underground master piece."

Read the full article at Dark Disciple's MySpace blog.

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53 Comments on "Dark Disciple Vocalist Commits Suicide"

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1. BodomFan writes:

what a shame. R.I.P.

# Dec 6, 2008 @ 10:32 PM ET | IP Logged

2. b.bristowe writes:

who the f*** commits suicide now a days?

# Dec 7, 2008 @ 3:04 AM ET | IP Logged

3. Fuck_A_Name writes:

WHAT THE FVCK?! This is bullsh**. I love this band.

# Dec 7, 2008 @ 8:03 AM ET | IP Logged

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4. Red writes:

How sad that somebody is so deep into despair that he will take his own life, I hope he has found peace.

# Dec 7, 2008 @ 8:15 AM ET | IP Logged

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5. btbamfav20 writes:

ummm lots of people still take their own lives... Check your local newspaper...

Now listening to: 2X Again - Michael Angelo Batio

# Dec 7, 2008 @ 10:20 AM ET | IP Logged

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6. ZT writes:

"who the f*** commits suicide now a days?"

I'm GUESSING this dude did, judging by the title of the thread. ;)

Anyways, rip.

# Dec 7, 2008 @ 1:50 PM ET | IP Logged

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7. Jenny writes:

I must admit that I have never heard of this particular band, but I'm with post 4.

Also, we all know lots of people commit suicide so news like this is not new, but it's still sad.

As always, I hope the people who knew him closely will do well in dealing with his loss. R.I.P.

NP: "Silence" -Beethoven

# Dec 7, 2008 @ 3:10 PM ET | IP Logged

8. jimmy j. writes:

damn this is sad

# Dec 7, 2008 @ 8:21 PM ET | IP Logged

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9. BoltThrower writes:

At least now he doesn't have to go to some lame boring job in the morning.

# Dec 7, 2008 @ 8:22 PM ET | IP Logged

10. OliSykes writes:

Uhh who?

# Dec 7, 2008 @ 9:26 PM ET | IP Logged

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11. psythe writes:

Jenny - Good song!

Suicide, man, that sucks. Sucks heaps for the people that knew him. Maybe his next incarnation will be better.

# Dec 7, 2008 @ 9:41 PM ET | IP Logged

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12. Jenny writes:

Psythe: Thanks :) I dig your new avatar by the way.

Post 10: With all do respect man, it doesn't always matter if you knew a person who has passed on or not. What matters that a life is a life and the least anyone can do is wish their loved ones the best.

# Dec 7, 2008 @ 9:51 PM ET | IP Logged

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13. That_One_Guy writes:

Never heard of these guys, but R.I.P. dude.

# Dec 7, 2008 @ 10:33 PM ET | IP Logged

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14. Gunface138 writes:

Never heard of this band... I'm not gonna say you have to care about someone that you dont know or like, but its always sad when someone in the metal scene dies. What a shame.

# Dec 8, 2008 @ 1:38 AM ET | IP Logged

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15. bbristowe writes:

It's obviously sad. But whats even more sad is that he couldn't deal with his problems. It just always seems weak when people take that way out....

# Dec 8, 2008 @ 3:01 AM ET | IP Logged

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16. psythe writes:

Jenny - hahah cheers, I'll probly get bored with it again soon tho, I'm always changing display pics and stuff, I like to keep it fresh :)

When it comes to death, I don't really believe strength (or lack thereof) is relevant. I understand your argument, but my personal philosophy doesn't really consider strength and vitality as being linked. I personally think some of the most 'alive' people I've met are also some of the weakest - and then, others are have a healthy vitality and great strength, too.

Either way, a choice is a choice, and if we are not free to make our own choices, what freedom do we really have?

# Dec 8, 2008 @ 7:00 AM ET | IP Logged

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17. psythe writes:

lol others are have. my bad. and then there are others who have. there, that's better :)

# Dec 8, 2008 @ 7:01 AM ET | IP Logged

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18. bbristowe writes:

oh yeah i totally agree with you. I don't know, I've never known anyone close who has committed suicide but for some reason it bugs the sh** out of me. I always think weakness because it's easiest to pick on. Who knows, could have been as simple as owing a dealer lots of cash.

# Dec 9, 2008 @ 2:01 AM ET | IP Logged

19. rusty strings writes:

only fags commit suicide... that's a shame!!!

# Dec 9, 2008 @ 2:43 AM ET | IP Logged

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20. psythe writes:

Yeah, I've known people that have been close to someone who's done the deed, and I've known people that have done it, but I've never been close to someone who's done it. I've been close to people that have seriously considered it, and I gotta say even just that sucked big time.

# Dec 9, 2008 @ 5:47 AM ET | IP Logged

21. bully writes:

who the fck are dark d***cycle anyway???......never heard of em.....who fckin cares

# Dec 9, 2008 @ 10:08 AM ET | IP Logged

22. Death Rape Inc. writes:

Dark Disciple is a fantastic band, I was around when those guys first started and my label helped with promotion and what not. This is sad news.

# Dec 9, 2008 @ 12:35 PM ET | IP Logged

23. napalm writes:

if you have never heard about Dark Disciple - check it out man!!! they're spitting in your face with anger! i recommend this awesome band.

# Dec 9, 2008 @ 12:38 PM ET | IP Logged

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24. metalheaddrummer101 writes:

what are they? death, black, thrash, etc.?

# Dec 9, 2008 @ 2:13 PM ET | IP Logged

25. napalm writes:

brutal death/grind metal. check their myspace.
UNHOLY HATE GORE

# Dec 9, 2008 @ 4:14 PM ET | IP Logged

26. Mutated Faith writes:

I have of this band this F$#@king sucks this band was good

# Dec 9, 2008 @ 11:17 PM ET | IP Logged

27. wow writes:

i think its sad that if a metal band commits suicide you guys all say rip. but if it was an emo band you would all laugh. im not saying im for emo music. im against it. but im just bringing this to attention.

# Dec 9, 2008 @ 11:50 PM ET | IP Logged

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28. Netromancer writes:

Bit of an over-generalization, don't you think?

# Dec 10, 2008 @ 12:30 AM ET | IP Logged

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29. psythe writes:

^It is, but it's also a good point. I for one would definitely care less if the singer of an emo band killed himself than I would at the death of anyone in the metal community. Which is sad, but natural. You can't care about EVERYONE in the world, so we stick to those we know or can relate to.

# Dec 10, 2008 @ 4:22 AM ET | IP Logged

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30. Gunface138 writes:

Or we stick to those that we feel deserve it. Apparently Dark Disciple were a good band, and deserve our support and respect. If an emo kid committed suicide (which should happen more often, since they like to act all depressed all the time) we wouldn't care as much or even make fun of them. But in the same token, if a sh**ty "metal" band member committed suicide (say Slipknot or Trivium or even Axl Rose now) we'd care less, and some people would probably laugh or make fun of them. It's all kind of morbid, but as metalheads that's what we do.

# Dec 10, 2008 @ 4:36 AM ET | IP Logged

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31. That_One_Guy writes:

Doesn't matter who commits suicide.. it always sucks in my opinion. Especially when it's people you're close to. Especially when their brains are on you after they find their dad's gun.... f***.

# Dec 10, 2008 @ 11:33 AM ET | IP Logged

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32. Jackrum writes:

talented.. what a waste

np: Suffocation - Souls to deny

# Dec 11, 2008 @ 1:01 PM ET | IP Logged

33. death freak writes:

jesus christ that sucks. he f***ing ruled at what he did. i would get help if i was that depressed.
god dammit this sucks

NP cannibal corpsep- hammer smashed face

# Dec 11, 2008 @ 7:24 PM ET | IP Logged

34. AlbinoGorilla writes:

I was good friends with mat. For those of you out there who want to post a comment....do it respectfully! And leave your personal thoughts on suicide out! How would you feel if it was your friend or family...or knowing that his might actually be reading this? Don't be f***ing a$$holes! Mat was an awesome person so don't even condescend to think that you know anything about how or why he made that choice. let me not forget to thank those who actually left sincere remarks!

# Dec 13, 2008 @ 3:11 PM ET | IP Logged

35. b.bristowe writes:

LOL. Welcome to the internet. 6 billion people on earth, can't love everyone. If it were someone close to me, I would be p***ed, obviously. But when that pain left, I would feel nothing for them, because they didn't get help. Doesn't matter what your problem is, there's always a solution.

# Dec 13, 2008 @ 5:05 PM ET | IP Logged

36. androphobic writes:

well my opinion is that suicide is a weakness. im sorry to all of you that feel sorrow towards suicide but his weakness took over him. i respect musicians in everyway, like some of you rip on trivium for having cleans or "happy" riffs when in reality the sh** they play is more complex then most of people Suicide silence bullsh**. im sure he will be missed, its a shame his life ended from his hands, but what more can we do. we all succumb into our own weakness eventually.

# Dec 15, 2008 @ 6:47 PM ET | IP Logged

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37. SlugEmperor writes:

Everyone suffers. I wouldn't judge the man. You don't know what you'd do in his situation. Its too bad the metal scene is getting a lot of sh** (death wise, and injury wise). Although i didn't know this band.

# Dec 17, 2008 @ 5:18 PM ET | IP Logged

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38. bbristowe writes:

. i respect musicians in everyway, like some of you rip on trivium for having cleans or "happy" riffs when in reality the sh** they play is more complex then most of people Suicide silence bullsh**

LOL. Thanks, this post was so glum until you made that joke. Good one!!!

# Dec 17, 2008 @ 6:41 PM ET | IP Logged

39. AlbinoGorilla writes:

karma comes back around folks....maybe you should read over some your words and think about how much of an a$$hole you sound like. hope people show you the same respect when you are dead.
RIP Mat Sargent.

# Dec 18, 2008 @ 9:37 PM ET | IP Logged

40. Fuck_A_Name writes:

^If I commit suicide, I hope people respect me enough in life to spit on my corpse for having made such a stupid decision. We have one life. Why waste it?

Keep in mind, I love this band. All the more reason for me to hate the man for throwing himself to the winds when he could do so much more here.

# Dec 18, 2008 @ 10:15 PM ET | IP Logged

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41. DeathInEye writes:

^I will start spitting in jars now and just place them in your coffin. <;--creeeeepyyyyy

# Dec 18, 2008 @ 10:32 PM ET | IP Logged

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42. DeathInEye writes:

Apparently I cannot not type <; and - together for some reason?

# Dec 18, 2008 @ 10:34 PM ET | IP Logged

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43. DeathInEye writes:

*gives up* ignore my comments

# Dec 18, 2008 @ 10:34 PM ET | IP Logged

44. Fuck_A_Name writes:

^don't worry, I was already. :)

Now playing: Tim Minchin- You Grew On Me

# Dec 18, 2008 @ 10:43 PM ET | IP Logged

45. Jamez writes:

I wouldnt go as far as to say "suicide is a weakness". We're all different and take all life's events in different ways. A thing that matters f*** all to me might be a big deal to the next guy, and vice versa. True, its really annoying when someone you know / close to you takes themselves out (been there), but again... we take things in different ways, plus we live in such a "every man for himself" world that I would imagine it's quite hard for anyone to ask help these days

# Dec 19, 2008 @ 5:29 AM ET | IP Logged

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46. psythe writes:

^It's a god eat god world.

# Dec 19, 2008 @ 6:29 AM ET | IP Logged

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47. That_One_Guy writes:

Personally, I believe suicide is a weak choice and the easy way out of life. If you really have things that bad, I think you should work to change it.. along the way you may just become a better person.

Now playing: Tool - "Bottom"

# Dec 19, 2008 @ 11:38 AM ET | IP Logged

48. androphobic writes:

that is a good point. suicide shows that that you couldnt take the pressure of stress or sorrow. why mutilate yourself into another corpse that only a handful will honor, respect, acknowledge. of course there will only be those selected few, but if you work at the problems, i would think the intensity of pride in yourself would increase. therefore, not leading into suicide. but the emos can kill themselves if they want, its all ogod =D

# Dec 19, 2008 @ 3:44 PM ET | IP Logged

49. androphobic writes:

good**

# Dec 19, 2008 @ 3:45 PM ET | IP Logged

50. napalm writes:

Anyway, it's a wicked band and I'm in shock that Sicko commited suicide. Both cd's are awesome and hope they will be continuing their crusade. SADISTIC STATISTICS!!!! Cheers!

# Dec 19, 2008 @ 5:00 PM ET | IP Logged

51. Dr. Phil writes:

Very sad. What an emo way to go, very un-metal...

RIP

# Dec 20, 2008 @ 3:38 AM ET | IP Logged

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52. Valley_of_the_Dead writes:

^ lol

# Dec 23, 2008 @ 3:49 PM ET | IP Logged

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53. Emo_Hunter175 writes:

Although I have no sympathy for people who take their own lives, Sargent was a sick vocalist and Dark Disciple once again have to look for a new vocalist.

# Dec 25, 2008 @ 11:16 PM ET | IP Logged

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