Singer/bassist Kevin McDade of the Los Angeles-based stoner/doom outfit Behold! The Monolith was killed in an auto accident on Friday, June 21. He was 29 years old.

Commented Behold! The Monolith's Chase Manhattan and Matt Price: "We are deeply saddened to report the loss of our band member, friend and brother Kevin McDade in a car accident early Friday evening. Needless to say, we are absolutely devastated by this. Our hearts and thoughts go out to his parents, family and girlfriend. Thanks for the time we had and the music we made together. We will, and already do, miss you terribly."

Behold! The Monolith's latest album, "Defender, Redeemist", was recorded and engineered by Billy Anderson (High On Fire, Sleep, Neurosis) at North Hollywood's Skull 7 Studios.