Eric Wagner

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Eric Wagner
Wagner in 2018
Wagner in 2018
Background information
Born(1959-04-24)April 24, 1959
DiedAugust 22, 2021(2021-08-22) (aged 62)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
GenresDoom metal, heavy metal, psychedelic rock
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active1979–2021
LabelsMetal Blade, Def American, Century Media
Associated actsTrouble, Lid, Blackfinger, The Skull
Websiteericwagnermusic.com

Eric Wagner (April 24, 1959 – August 22, 2021) was an American heavy metal singer who is best known for his work with doom metal band Trouble, which he formed in 1979. He briefly left Trouble in the mid-1990s and formed Lid with guitarist Danny Cavanagh, resulting in 1997's In The Mushroom.[1] He also appeared on Dave Grohl's heavy metal side project Probot in 2004 with the song "My Tortured Soul".

Wagner rejoined Trouble in 2000, and recorded one more album with them, Simple Mind Condition (2007), before leaving the band once again in May 2008 to pursue other musical interests and projects.[2][3]

Wagner had also been recording under the band name Blackfinger. He also formed The Skull, which features former Trouble bassist Ron Holzner.[4]

Death[]

Wagner died of complications from COVID-19 on August 22, 2021, at age 62 in Las Vegas.[3][5][6][7] Being opposed to institutionalized medicine, he refused to be vaccinated. He completed a solo album before his death, to be released posthumously.[8][9]

Discography[]

Albums with Trouble[]

Albums with Lid[]

  • 1997: In the Mushroom

Albums with Blackfinger[]

  • 2014: Blackfinger
  • 2017: When Colors Fade Away

Albums with The Skull[]

  • 2014: For Those Which Are Asleep
  • 2018: The Endless Road Turns Dark

Guest appearances[]

  • 2004: Probot (vocals on one track)

References[]

  1. ^ "Interview with Trouble". Metal-rules.com. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  2. ^ Announcement Archived February 7, 2009, at the Wayback Machine. MySpace
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "Original Trouble Vocalist Eric Wagner Passes Away". metalunderground.com. August 23, 2021. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  4. ^ "Blabbermouth.net". Blabbermouth.net. Archived from the original on August 23, 2021. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  5. ^ "Former TROUBLE Singer ERIC WAGNER Dies After Battle With COVID Pneumonia". Blabbermouth.net. August 23, 2021. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  6. ^ "ERIC WAGNER (Ex-TROUBLE, THE SKULL) Has Died After Being Hospitalized With COVID Pneumonia". Metaladdicts.com. August 23, 2021. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  7. ^ "Eric Wagner, Lead Singer Of Doom Metal Legends Trouble, Has Died From Covid-19". Houston Press. August 24, 2021. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  8. ^ "TROUBLE Singer ERIC WAGNER Refused To Take COVID-19 Vaccine Before Contracting Virus: 'He Stood His Ground On The Matter'". Blabbermouth.net. August 27, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  9. ^ "Trouble Icon Eric Wagner Opposed Vaccine Before Dying of COVID Pneumonia". loudwire.com. August 27, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2021.

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