Official press release:
The Brazilian and international metal community have lost one of its finest metal brothers Dark Avenger vocalist Mario Linhares whom passed away on December 22nd. Rockshots Records has issued the following statement:
“With heavy heart and deep sadness we must confirm that Dark Avenger’s founder and singer Mario Linhares has passed away on December 22nd. The world has lost one of the most talented singers and persons, an incredible voice that will last forever in our hearts. It was an honour and a gift to work together, and we were lucky enough to meet and share some unforgettable moments with him here at Rockshots headquarters.
Upon all, he was an incredible person sincerely in love with life and music, generous and kind as rarely happens in business and everyday life. His legacy won’t be forgotten, and we’ll do everything possible to spread it all around as a proof of how rare and immortal his talent was.
Our sincere condolences to his family, his beloved wife Désirée and all the guys in Dark Avenger.
Rockshots Records – Team”
Dark Avenger unleashed their latest album The Beloved Bones: Hell first in their home country on July 14th, 2017 followed by releases in Europe on September 1st, 2017 and in North America on October 13th, 2017 via Rockshots Records.