Metal Anarchy

Amen frontman Casey Chaos, aka Karim George Chmielinski, has died. The musician was 59 years old.

Amen issued the following statement:

“It is with great sadness, grief and sorrow that we confirm the passing of Casey Chaos after seeing the news currently being reported.

As you can imagine, everyone in the band, past and present, are absolutely devastated.

There was a lot going on with Amen in the past 5-6 years that we didn’t announce. Casey loved and appreciated your support, and always wanted to wait until things were complete, rather than sharing unfinished work-in-progress material.

The rest of us are going to reflect on the ways we can honour Casey in the way he deserves; to have his genius, talent and heart celebrated and experienced by the world and the people who appreciated it.

Please share any positive memories you have about Casey on this post…

For our part, we will share more in time.

REFUSE AMEN, LONG LIVE CHAOS.

Goodbye, brother.”

Amen bassist John Fahnestock added:

“With a heavy heart 🖤 and a tear in my eye 😢 I must announce that we lost another legend today. I’ve lost two legendary frontmen in my career and Casey has now also passed on. It’s was an absolute honor to have been in AMEN and witnessed without a doubt the genius that was Casey Chaos. He was a force unlike no other before him, a true artist, an uncompromising soul and a true punk rock icon! This is hard for me I sit here going over all the memories just speechless ….”

Cleopatra Records founder and CEO Brian Perera also issued a statement:

“With heartfelt sadness, I extend my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Casey Cahos.

I had the privilege of working with Casey during his unforgettable live performance with Christian Death at the American Legion Hall back in 1993. Walking into the hall with my good friend Matt Green and my wife, Yvonne, was an experience I’ll never forget—especially seeing Nicolas Cage sitting front-row center, completely captivated.

Casey wasn’t just an extraordinary musician—he truly lived and breathed the lifestyle.

May he rest in peace alongside Rozz Williams and the many tortured souls we admire and respect.

— Brian Perera”

Chmielinski’s friend Skum Love commented as well:

“I am really thrown back right now. I don’t know what to think. What to say. One of my good friends and in some ways someone who I look up to as a performer just passed away. Casey Chaos i’m gonna miss you. I love you. Thank you for always being a big support of what I did. You know I was your biggest fan and friend. RIP”