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David Gold (Woods of Ypres) killed in car accident...

[Hellboy]

Woods of Ypres Statement on David Gold's death


Woods of Ypres frontman David Gold was tragically killed in a road traffic accident on 21st December, outside Barrie, in his home country of Canada.

In accordance with the wishes of David's family and band mates, the recently completed album "Woods V: Grey Skies & Electric Light" will be released, as planned in February.

The Gold family issued a statement for David's friends and fans as follows:

"The Gold family is incredibly saddened in the wake of David's sudden passing. We want to thank everyone for the ongoing outpour of support, as it is greatly appreciated. Although he was only 31 years old, David lived more than most would be able to in an entire lifetime. He was well educated, well travelled, incredibly talented, passionate, compassionate, and loved dearly by thousands of friends, family, and fans all over the world. David's legacy will not only live on, but continue to grow. We ask you to keep David's spirit alive by continuing to listen to his music, and let him inspire your life."

Donations can be made to support his funeral costs through his Paypal account at davidypresgold@gmail.com

Joel Violette was David's band mate and long-time collaborator, he had the following statement:

"I am completely shocked and utterly at a loss for words about David's passing. I write this with a very heavy heart, and I can only imagine what David's family is going through, as well as the rest of his friends. My heart goes out to them all.

This tragedy comes at a truly inopportune time for Woods of Ypres, though there is never an opportune time for these things to happen. We'd booked to tour Europe in support of Woods 5, we'd recruited the talented Rae Amitay and Brendan Hayter, and we were only waiting for January rehearsals before setting off. We had an exciting album to play and exciting places to play it.

It's hard to say what is next for Woods. David was unequivocally the voice, heart, and soul of the band. In the last year or so David and I planned out many projects for Woods of Ypres in great detail. It would be a shame for none of them to come to fruition, and David would have wanted his fans to hear them. So I will examine these, discuss them with Earache, and endeavour to complete what can be completed given the circumstances. David was always and still is the essence of Woods of Ypres. So if and when any Woods projects come to light, it will be with this fact firmly and unwaveringly in mind.

For the present time my immediate task is to promote and release Woods 5: Grey Skies & Electric Light. We finished the audio portion in August at Beach Road Studios, and David D'Angelo finished the stunning album art last month. All that remains is press and promotion for the album. And I'm more than willing to do my own share as well as David's, with the same passion, enthusiasm, and good humor David would have had. So please direct any interviews to me, and I will be thrilled to answer questions.

It was an honour to have worked with David, an honour to have shared the stage with him, and an honour to have spent a summer writing and recording with him. He was an extremely talented, driven, and generous man. He will be sorely missed."

Earache will be working closely with David's family moving forwards, and join the hundreds of fans around the world that have offered their condolences to the Gold family.

To leave messages of remembrance, memories or comments, please go to the Facebook tribute (run by David's family and Earache Records): www.facebook.com/DavidGoldRIP

View tribute images here:
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/davidgold_rip1.jpg
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/davidgold_rip2.jpg
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/davidgold_rip3.jpg
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/davidgold_rip4.jpg

'Career Suicide (Is Not Real Suicide)' - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LNbrBbGOH0

'Kiss My Ashes (Goodbye)' - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFfZYyOgjhM

WOODS 5: GREY SKIES & ELECTRIC LIGHT was recorded with producer SIEGFRIED MEIER at Beach Road Studios in Ontario, Canada, and was mixed by famed UK producer JOHN FRYER (NINE INCH NAILS, PARADISE LOST).

WOODS 5: GREY SKIES & ELECTRIC LIGHT is available to pre-order here: http://www.earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_674_758
Get more WOODS OF YPRES news and info at:

Official site - http://www.woodsofypres.ca
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/woodsofypres
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/woodsofypres
Tumblr - http://woodsofypres.tumblr.com

[zekeyou]

Ordered the Silver vinyl and the Blue vinyl from Earache Europe a few days back...ordered the Lightning and Snow as well as the Black vinyl today from the US store, along with the cd/shirt combo...

[Hellboy]

Pat,

WOW! I just looked at your Wall Of Ypres slideshow and I didn't realized you were such a fan!
David's death must have really shook you up... I sympathize with you my friend.

I just listened to Woods V again in the proper sequence (after seeing the track listing on Earache's website), and the album does flow much better this way. I'm assuming 'Keeper Of The Ledger' was 'Kiss My Ashes (Goodbye) Part One on the leaked version, would you happen to know if that's indeed the case?

[zekeyou]

Yeah, it's very surreal to say the least.  I've corresponded with him many times over the years, though not so much in the last year or so-- but prior to his sudden trip to and during Korea we did email and snail-mail quite a bit-- he hooked me up with bits of Woods stuff (unsolicited, too) over the years-- hell, my NLF 2003 shirt was 'off his back.'  He also sent me a few pre-Woods III release songs/demos that kept the fire burning for that inevitable release.  There is a Toronto tribute show tentatively scheduled for late Feb/March; I'd love to come, but that's already a little too soon work-wise, so I dunno...

I noticed that about the tracks/tracklisting, too.  I assume you are correct regarding "Keeper of the Ledger."  I haven't spun it in correct order, yet.

[Metal_King]

That's the most recent drummer (Evan Madden), also of The Green Evening Requiem and formerly of WOE.

Thank you Pat.

And no, I'm not drunk in that picture. 

[Venom]

Thank you Pat.

And no, I'm not drunk in that picture. 

suuuuuuuuure you weren't!!!!

[BEAST]

There is a Toronto tribute show tentatively scheduled for late Feb/March; I'd love to come, but that's already a little too soon work-wise, so I dunno...

Please send me a PM if you find out when & where that will be.


And I had a dream the other night that somebody posted a link to a new WOY music video that was Dave in a studio playing all the instruments (special effects used to make it look like there were several of him in the same room).  When the song was over, one Dave remained and the others were cleverly replaced by the touring band (and they all had similar hair styles as Dave so it was a neat effect). Dave then says some technical stuff like how the trick is to stay in sync.  That was it.  But I'd love it if I could reproduce that dream for people to see how cool that video looked. 

[zekeyou]

suuuuuuuuure you weren't!!!!

Nah, he was pretty bone-dry that evening.  The previous evening, however...

Beast-- yeah, if I hear anything further, I'll let you know.

[Venom]

Nah, he was pretty bone-dry that evening.  The previous evening, however...

Beast-- yeah, if I hear anything further, I'll let you know.

trust me, I remember!!!

[zekeyou]

Beast-- David Gold show:

Thurs, April 5 at The Annex Wreckroom in Toronto

Novembers Doom headlines, with

Eclipse Eternal
Empyrean Plague
Panzerfaust
Kittie
Hallows Die
Pagan Ritual
and more...

[BEAST]

Beast-- David Gold show:

Thurs, April 5 at The Annex Wreckroom in Toronto

Novembers Doom headlines, with

Eclipse Eternal
Empyrean Plague
Panzerfaust
Kittie
Hallows Die
Pagan Ritual
and more...

Thanks!

Are you coming to Toronto for this?

[zekeyou]

Thanks!

Are you coming to Toronto for this?

I would, but that is one of 3 weeks this year in which I have unchangeable plans...

[zekeyou]

Good read....

http://carlbegai.com/2012/02/21/woods-of-ypres-gold-and-grey/


 

[Release]

Cool interview, thanks!!

[zekeyou]

Footage from the Toronto memorial show, 76 minutes long...

http://www.bravewords.com/news/181345