Swedish blackened death metal outfit Sacramentum have announced the passing of founding member Nisse Karlén. Karlén has sadly lost his battle after a long struggle with mental health, and he died by suicide at 50. The band shared the news on Monday (25th) on social media, with the following:

“With deep sorrow, we share the heartbreaking news that our dear friend, band member, and one of the founders of Sacramentum, Nisse Karlén, has passed away. He chose to leave this world due to struggles with mental health. At this time, we kindly ask for privacy for his family, friends, and bandmates as we come to terms with this loss. Thank you for everything, Nisse. You will always be with us. Suicide is never to be glorified.
Suicide crisis helpline:
EU 116 123
US 988″

Formed in 1990 as Tumulus, Sacramentum influenced extreme music with their black/death style. Karlén was there from the beginning, first on guitar before moving to bass and vocals. The band’s initial run lasted just over a decade, closing with their third and final full-length, Thy Black Destiny (1999). While it was their 1996 debut, Far Away from the Sun, that garnered recognition within the underground scene, influencing the black/death genre for decades, Sacramentum’s 2019 return reignited their legacy through festival appearances and reissues.

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