Ministry frontman Al Jourgensen is in shock following the sudden death of bass player Paul Raven.
Jourgensen said "I am in total shock. The world of music is a sadder, emptier place. Not only was Raven an extraordinary talent, but one of my closest dearest friends. Our condolences and prayers go to his immediate family. He will be truly missed by artists, musicians and his fans the world over.The one consolation is knowing Raven's already hooked up with the right people and started a new project in the After Life. God's speed, Raven. Rest In Peace, you fucking pirate."
Raven was found dead yesterday (October 20) in Geneva, Switzerland from an apparent heart-attack.
Raven was the former bass player for Killing Joke, Prong and Ministry.
In 2006, he received a Grammy nomination for his work with Jourgensen on the 'Rio Grande Blood' album.
Ministry recently broke-up. Raven played on the final album 'The Last Sucker.
He was in Switzerland to commence work with French artists Treponem Pal on their upcoming release.
A memorial dedicated to the Life and Art of Paul Raven can be found at www.thirteenthplanet.com
