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    "One of the greatest frontmen to ever grace a stage”

    Tributes have come in as Andrew Metcalfe, the singer of Sound Of Guns, has died.

    The band were formed by Metcalfe, alongside Lee Glynn, Nathan Crowley, John Coley, and Simon Finley in Liverpool in 2008 and released two albums: 2010’s ‘What Came From Fire’ and 2012’s ‘Angels and Enemies’.

    Last night (Wednesday October 29), the band took to social media to share a heartfelt statement, confirming news of the frontman’s passing.

    “Today, we are heartbroken. We’re sad to say that our friend, brother, and frontman of Sound of Guns, Andrew Metcalfe, has sadly passed away. First and foremost, our love and thoughts go out to his family at this terribly sad time. We love you,” they wrote.

    The band went on to describe Metcalfe as “one of the greatest frontmen to ever grace a stage”, and added: “His presence was unmatched, his songwriting was incredible and his voice was one of a kind. A true artist, performer, lyricist, and just a genuinely lovely man.”

    While they did not disclose the cause of death, his bandmates did say that they “take solace in the fact that his music and lyrics touched so many of you”, and said that “the tributes and stories we have read are simply beautiful”.

    Countless fans have taken to social media to share tributes to Metcalfe too.“Rest in Peace Andy Metcalfe. Easily one of the best frontmen & voices of his era God only knows how Sound of Guns weren’t massive,” one wrote. “Thoughts and love to family, friends, fans & ex band-members”.

    “This is gut wrenching news. An incredible frontman and one of a kind voice. Such a loss,” wrote another on X/Twitter, while a third shared: “Very sad. Loved both their albums.”

    “Such sad news. Thoughts with the family. Sound of Guns were such a great band, that debut album, was class. Loved belting out ‘Architects’,” another fan of the band shared on X, while someone else agreed, describing his voice as “a beacon of hope in a sometimes dark world”.

    Responding to Sound Of Guns’ post on X, a fan responded: “So sad. Only saw you play live once but absolutely blew me away. He was a genuine rock star with a fantastic voice and blistering stage presence. Will be much missed. RIP Andrew. My condolences to you all.”

    Find more tributes to Metcalfe below.

    Sound Of Guns went on a permanent hiatus in 2013. During their time together they performed at the likes of Glastonbury, Latitude Festival, BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, and more, as well as playing four of their songs at Maida Vale Studios for BBC Radio 1.

    In 2016 they also saw a new wave of recognition when British Astronaut Tim Peake played ‘Antartica’ while orbiting Earth, and the members told Apple Music that it was one of the “most memorable” moments of their career.

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