Original Angel Witch bassist Kevin Riddles has sadly passed away at the age of 68. His death was related to cancer.
Angel Witch vocalist/guitarist Kevin Heybourne commented:
“It is with immense sadness that I have to report that Kevin Riddles, our original bass player passed away on Friday 4th July 2025.
Kevin was a great guy and we remained mates until the end, he will be greatly missed.
Our condolences to his wife Julie.
Rest in peace Kev
Kevin Heybourne”
Riddles’s Baphomet project also issued a statement:
“It is with great sadness that we have to inform you all of the passing of the one and only Kevin Riddles, original Angelwitch member and bass player.
We are all utterly devastated.
Kevin “Kev” Riddles passed away peacefully in hospital in the early hours of Friday morning 4th July 2025
An absolute legend in the truest sense of the word, a larger than life character, an incredible and dedicated musician and a very fine and wonderful human being.
Rest easy big fella.”
Metal Anarchy 
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