Power Trip singer Riley Gale dead at 34

Power Trip singer Riley Gale has died at 34. The Texas hardcore/thrash metal band were revered for their intense live performances, and the band toured relentlessly since forming in 2008. Power Trip’s latest, the excellent Nightmare Logic, was released by Southern Lord Records in 2017.

No cause of death has been revealed. You can read the band’s statement in full below. Rest in peace Riley.

Dear Power Trip fans worldwide,

It is with the greatest of sadness we must announce that our lead singer and brother Riley Gale passed away last night.

Riley was a friend, a brother, a son. Riley was both a larger than life rock star and a humble and giving friend. He touched so many lives through his lyrics and through his huge heart. He treated everyone he met as a friend and he always took care of his friends. We will celebrate Riley’s life and never forget the great works of music, charity, and love that he left behind. You, the fans, meant so much to him, please know how special you are. If you have a memory of Riley please share it, no matter how small, as we remember him.

Please respect our wishes for privacy during this time. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Dallas Hope Charities, the link to donate directly is here: https://bit.ly/3jcyY5y

Signed,
– Rlley’s Loving Family

P.S. Funeral and visitation arrangements are pending.

We last caught Power Trip with High on Fire at Club Soda last year — check out our photos and review here.