Trigger Effect frontman passes away

Canadian punk rock outfit Trigger Effect has announced the passing of vocalist Nick Babeu, who died this week. A cause of death has yet to be publicly revealed.

The band has issued the following statement:

"Yesterday morning we lost our voice. Our singer, frontman and best friend Nick Babeu died an accidental death. We appreciate all of the kind words and actions we have heard and seen thus far. A memorial will be announced at Turbo Haus shortly. We love you Nick, thank you for the ringing in our ears and the love in our hearts."