'HEARTBREAKING' Dance Gavin Dance bassist Tim Feerick dead at 34 as band releases statement on rocker’s ‘devastating’ sudden passing

TIM Feerick, bass player of Dance Gavin Dance, has passed away at 34.

The rock band informed their followers on social media of the sad news about Tim.

The statement read: “We are absolutely devastated to share the news that our friend and bass player, Tim Feerick, passed away last night. 

“We ask that you respect our privacy and that of Tim’s family while we deal with this heartbreaking and untimely loss.

“We will share further updates on Swanfest and our upcoming touring schedule as soon as we have them.”

The bassist, whose cause of death is still unknown, was due to play across the US and UK with the band this summer.

The five-piece was also scheduled to headline Swanfest, their own festival in their hometown, on Saturday 23 April.

After the news broke, Tim's fans and friends took to social media to pay their respects.

Brooklyn Vegan wrote: "We're very sad to learn that Dance Gavin Dance bassist Tim Feerick has passed away. RIP, Tim."

Team USA Olympian weightlifter Mattie Rogers shared: "This one hurts. RIP Tim and love and comfort to family and friends."

A fan wrote: "I just started crying in Starbucks, what the f**k. RIP Tim. Man, this can’t be real."

Another mourned: "This doesn’t feel real man… Rest In Peace Tim Feerick. My thoughts are with your friends and family."

Dance Gavin Dance enjoyed a loyal following, and many fans shared their pictures and videos of the band's concerts in tribute.

Tim originally joined the band as a touring member in 2009, before being made an official member in 2012.

He also joined Wolf & Bear in 2016, and played on their sole studio album, which was released the following year.

Both bands hail from Sacramento and play post-hardcore.

A committed musician, Tim shared videos with his fans on YouTube, showing them how he played the bands' popular songs.

GENRE LEADERS

Dance Gavin Dance are one of the most prominent groups in the post-hardcore genre, which takes its cues from punk, noise rock and metal.

Along with their contemporaries, the Fall of Troy, Alexisonfire, and Circa Survive, the California headbangers are known for their technical playing style and aggressive sound.

Their latest music video, featuring Rob Damiani, was released last month, and has already racked up over one million views on YouTube.