The Metal Community Reacts to the Death of Caleb Scofield
The reaction from the metal community to the death of Cave In, Old Man Gloom and Zozobra bassist Caleb Scofield has been overwhelming. Scofield died Wednesday in a mysterious and horrific car accident at the age of only 39.
A YouCaring fundraiser to help Caleb’s wife and two children cover his funeral expenses started out yesterday afternoon with a modest goal of raising $1,000, and within hours had already eclipsed $30,000; as of the time we’re writing this, fans have donated over $50,000! Truly incredible.
Written tributes have been pouring in from every corner of the metal scene as well, with other musicians and bands posting their condolences, expressing their shock and sharing memories of Caleb to social media. The outpouring from those in Caleb’s native New England / Northeast metal scene over the past two decades has been particularly strong, with folks from all over the world celebrating Caleb’s life and how his music touched them as well.
This man and the music he created were truly loved. Here are some of the social media tributes we’ve seen from well-known musicians and bands in the metal community:
Converge:
Please give what you can if you have a minute. Thanks everyone. https://t.co/pWco09Oy21
— KOLLER CULT (@BenKoller) March 29, 2018
The Red Chord:
Please support this memorial fund if you are able: https://t.co/d2zaoVeYPy
— The Red Chord (@TheRedChord) March 29, 2018
Mike McKenzie (The Red Chord):
Please support this memorial fund if you are able: https://t.co/fB1oyVl9fT
— Nighted Throne (@NightedThrone) March 29, 2018
Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves, ex-God Forbid):
Oh my god. This terrible news.https://t.co/csExVhbFxB https://t.co/csExVhbFxB
— Doc Coyle (@DocCoyle) March 29, 2018
Chris Alfieri (ex-Vattnet):
https://twitter.com/chris_alfieri/status/979454542088691714
Hivesmasher:
Please donate if you are able https://t.co/yteI6rJpEk
— HIVESMASHER (@HIVESMASHER) March 29, 2018
Dustie Waring (Between the Buried and Me):
Paul Waggoner (Between the Buried and Me):
We lost a truly humble and gentle soul. I’m fortunate to have met and toured with Caleb. He was inspiring as a musician and human being. Infinite love to his close friends and family in this time unimaginable loss. Donate if you can. https://t.co/iLgfVPNry5
— Paul Waggoner (@paulbtbam) March 30, 2018
Tommy Rogers (Between the Buried and Me):
Daily Album
Cave In: Jupiter#cavein #tgdailyalbumSuch horrible news :(
RIP Caleb Scofield— Tommy Rogers (@tommybtbam) March 30, 2018
Steve Von Till (Neurosis):
So sorry to hear of Caleb’s passing. Wishing love and healing thoughts to his close friends and family. Please support his family if you can. https://t.co/uSdIpWKzqN
— Steve Von Till (@SteveVonTill) March 30, 2018
Isis:
Jimmy Eat World:
We are extremely saddened by the news of Caleb Scofield’s passing. We toured with Cave-In and Caleb and his bandmates blew us off the stage every night. He will be sorely missed. If you can, please support his family in this time of need. https://t.co/827PGKQDnI
— Jimmy Eat World (@jimmyeatworld) March 30, 2018
Keith Buckley (Every Time I Die):
devastating news. Cave In changed it all. rest in peace Caleb. https://t.co/24szwWgVh4
— Many Eyes (@manyeyes_music) March 29, 2018
Justin K Broadrick (Godflesh, Jesu):
Just heard about Caleb Scofield passing away. Fvcking awful.
— Justin K Broadrick (@JKBroadrick) March 30, 2018
Kowloon Walled City:
Caleb. Reeling.https://t.co/WhCRam8uFW
— Kowloon Walled City (@kowloonwalled) March 29, 2018
The Ocean:
We are deeply saddened and shocked by the passing of Caleb Scofield. Our thoughts are with his close friends and family.
He was an exceptional musician and a huge source of inspiration for us. Caleb will be missed, please help support his family by… https://t.co/4Ollv1nNi1
— The Ocean Collective (@OceanCollective) March 29, 2018
Darkest Hour:
https://twitter.com/darkesthourrock/status/979495166083043328
Trevor de Brauw (Pelican):
devastated to hear about the untimely passing of my friend Caleb Scofield. my heart aches for his family and bandmates. https://t.co/GWq9jG0Z5p
— trevor de brauw???? (@trevordebrauw) March 29, 2018
Junius:
Unbelievably tragic … Caleb Scofield Memorial Fund https://t.co/xs3IoIokW7 via @youcaring
— JUNIUS (@juniusmusic) March 29, 2018
Xibalba:
Rest in Power Caleb Scofield.
— XIBALBA (@XibalbaCA) March 29, 2018
Travis Richter (The Human Abstract):
https://twitter.com/TravisRichter/status/979465193351659520
Saint Vitus Bar:
Heartbroken to hear the news of Caleb Scofield’s passing. If you have the means, consider donating to the YouCaring fund set up for his family. If you can’t donate, consider sharing the link. https://t.co/mOzJ08kepx
— Saint Vitus (@saintvitusbar) March 29, 2018
Brian Cook (Botch, Russian Circles):
Gutted to hear the news today about the passing of musical comrade, bass behemoth, and all around A+ human being Caleb Scofield. Listened to Until Your Heart Stops on yesterday's drive. Fuck you, universe.
— Brian Cook (@bbcbubblegutz) March 29, 2018
Bardus:
Saddened to hear the news of Caleb Scofield passing away. Its no accident our band sounds the way it does, drawing influences from Cave In and Old Man Gloom's heavy bottom end. Thank you for your music and introducing lots of musicians to a world of sonic destruction.
— Bardus (@BardusMusic) March 29, 2018
Spencer Chamberlain (Underoath):
Didn’t know him personally but was completely in love with all forms of Cave In and Old Man Gloom
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Here’s a link to help https://t.co/ncFDa8Jmje— Spencer Chamberlain (@wschamberlain) March 30, 2018
Husbandry:
True loss for words on the passing of Caleb Scofield. The influence of his music on our band and myself in general is immeasurable. Rest in Riffs. Love to all those that knew him.
— Husbandry (@HusbandryNYC) March 30, 2018
United Nations:
Music just lost someone truly special. Please donate anything you can. https://t.co/kBGar32NYq
— United Nations band (@TheOfficialUN) March 29, 2018
Scott Reeder (ex-Kyuss):
A Storm of Light:
