Black Midi Guitarist Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin Lifeless at 26

Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin — who co-founded the English rock band Black Midi — has died.

Kwasniewski-Kelvin’s household launched an announcement saying the guitarist’s demise adopted “an extended battle along with his psychological well being.”

The assertion stated, “A proficient musician and a form, loving man lastly succumbed; regardless of all efforts … He’ll at all times be liked. Please take a second to examine in along with your family members so we are able to cease this taking place to our younger males.”

Kwasniewski-Kelvin fashioned his widespread band along with his BRIT Faculty — a performing arts establishment — classmates Geordie Greep, Cameron Picton, and Morgan Simpson.

They launched their debut album, “Schlagenheim,” in 2019 by means of Tough Commerce Information … however Kwasniewski-Kelvin stepped away from the group earlier than their sophomore album, “Cavalcade,” in 2021. The band broke up three years later.

Kwasniewski-Kelvin was 26.

RIP