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Douglas McCarthy, Nitzer Ebb Vocalist, Dies Aged 58
- Douglas McCarthy, co-founder and lead singer of British industrial dance band Nitzer Ebb, died on June 11th, 2025.
- McCarthy founded Nitzer Ebb in 1982 in Essex with Vaughan Harris and David Gooday, inspired by post-punk music and electronic body music.
- Nitzer Ebb released six albums, including 1987's debut That Total Age and 2010's final Industrial Complex, with McCarthy also releasing a 2013 solo album Kill Your Friends.
- McCarthy suffered liver cirrhosis linked to years of alcohol abuse and stopped performing live in early 2024, with bandmates and peers paying tribute after his death.
- The band confirmed McCarthy's death on social media, requested respect for his family, and followers remembered him for his influence and personality.
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Douglas McCarthy, the energetic frontman and main songwriter of British industrial band Nitzer Ebb, has died. He was 58, and the cause of his death is not publicly known.
Nitzer Ebb Frontman Douglas McCarthy Dies at 58 After Liver Cirrhosis Forces End to Touring
The lead vocalist co-founded the band in 1982 and became a significant figure in the "electronic body music" genreJim Dyson/Getty Douglas McCarthy in May 2011NEED TO KNOWDouglas McCarthy, the frontman of Nitzer Ebb, has diedHe was 58 years oldThe band asked for "everyone to please be respectful" during this "difficult time"Douglas McCarthy, co-founding vocalist of the English industrial dance band Nitzer Ebb, has died. He was 58.The band shared …
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