Mike Browning, the former Morbid Angel drummer and founding figure in Florida death metal, has died aged 62, with musicians across the heavy music world paying tribute to his influence and warmth. His label, Profound Lore, confirmed the news, but no cause of death has been publicly disclosed.
Browning became a defining presence in extreme metal during the 1980s, first as a founder of Morbid Angel and later through his sci-fi-inflected work with Nocturnus. His death has prompted an outpouring from fellow musicians who credited him with helping establish a sound that would travel far beyond the Florida scene.
