Riley Gale Dead: Power Trip Vocalist Dies at 34

Riley Gale, the vocalist and frontman for Dallas-area thrash metal band Power Trip, died on Monday, August 24. He was 34 years old. The band’s social media confirmed his death in a statement but did not provide a cause of death. “It is with the greatest of sadness we must announce that our lead singer and brother Riley Gale passed away last night,” the statement reads.

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— POWER TRIP (@powertriptx) August 26, 2020

The statement continues:

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.

The band also asked for fans to respect their privacy and requested that donations be sent to Dallas Hope Charities in lieu of flowers. A further statement will be released with funeral and visitation details.

This story is still developing and will be updated.

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