Surrounded By Monsters vocalist Michael Batson has passed away at the age of 39

Michael Batson, vocalist for Texas deathcore band Surrounded By Monsters, has tragically passed away at the age of 39. His death occurred on November 19th, though no official cause has been disclosed.

A GoFundMe has been established to assist his significant other and bandmate, Traci, with final expenses. Traci has faced her own health challenges, having been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2015. The campaign seeks to raise $10,000 to alleviate financial pressures during this difficult time.

The following was shared via the GoFundMe:

On November 19th, the world lost a diamond in the rough, a gentle human being that brought light and love to everyone he met. To lose someone as kind and loving as Mike has been incredibly hard on us all. Most of all it has been hard on Traci. He was the love of her life.

Her best friend. Traci's world has fallen apart. No one prepares you for losing your spouse so early in life. Her heart and home have been ripped away in an instant, yet, cruelly, life continues to demand from her. Funeral bills, medical bills, home bills keep coming despite her having lost everything. It has made it impossible to grieve Mike. It isn't fair, especially for someone as beautiful and kind as Traci.

Please, friends, let's come together and give back the kindness Traci has showed all of us. Any contribution you can give will make it so much more possible for Traci to take this on. Let's be her rock. She needs us.