Amen Frontman Casey Chaos’ Cause of Death Revealed, Band to Finish Final Album
Last Friday, the world learned of the passing of Amen vocalist Casey Chaos (Karim George Chmielinski) at the far too young age of 59. When his death was announced in a social media post last week, his cause of death wasn’t revealed, but that detail — along with what’s going to happen with the final Amen record — has been revealed in the musician’s obituary.
Chaos’ obituary was shared by director and photographer Dean Karr, in which he also noted that Amen managed to finish recording the final album before Chaos’s passing. His post also revealed that the record will feature drumming performances by some major names in the scene, including ex-Slayer and ex-Testament drummer Dave Lombardo, Ministry’s Roy Mayorga, and Godsmack’s Shannon Larkin. The last two named features have previous experience playing for Amen, so that makes sense.
Karr’s post and the obituary reads as such:
“Hardcore Punk singer Casey Chaos (Karim Chmielinski) of the band Amen passed away on December 20, 2024, at roughly 10:20 p.m. in his Laurel Canyon home. He was excited for his mother’s arrival from Melbourne, Florida, to spend Christmas with him and had sent a limousine to retrieve her from LAX airport.
“The mother arrived at 10:45 p.m. and after no response to her knocking on the door, she let herself in with a spare key. Upon opening the door, she discovered Casey sitting on the floor with his back against the sofa and head tilted back. He had suffered a massive heart attack. Casey had been dealing with heart issues, poor circulation, and high blood pressure for the last few years.
“Regardless, we lost a great man/musician/friend/son. Casey proved to the industry to always be yourself – NO rules applied to this rock icon! Casey Chaos had also played bass in Christian Death with Rozz Williams and Rikk Agnew. Other bands include Disorderly Conduct and Scum.
“Power hitters Dave Lombardo, Roy Mayorga, and Shannon Larkin have laid down drum tracks to be included in an upcoming new Amen album being finished in London by John King and Oliver Kenny! Casey was cremated on 12/23/24 at Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park in North Hollywood, CA.
“Memorial services for Casey will be announced at a later date. Casey Chaos is survived by his mother, Tambil Chmielinski, and her dog Momo.
“Dean Karr (Dear Friend)”
Chaos founded and fronted the punk band Amen, as well as being a part of other bands such as Christian Death, Disorderly Conduct, and more. Our black little hearts go out to the family and friends Chaos leaves behind.
Again, we at MetalSucks want to extend our deepest condolences to Chaos’ friends, family, and bandmates in the wake of his passing.
