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FEAR FACTORY Drummer: DECAPITATED's VITEK 'Was An Incredible Talent'

November 8, 2007

FEAR FACTORY drummer Raymond Herrera has issued the following statement regarding the passing of DECAPITATED drummer Witold "Vitek" Kieltyka, who died at the age of 23 in a Russian hospital from injuries sustained in a recent road collision:

"I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Vitek and the rest of the DECAPITATED boys on a number of occasions. His drumming skills spoke volumes; he was an incredible talent and one can only guess as to what greatness was in store for him and his future endeavors.

"This is very saddening to hear and it must be exponentially worse in Poland since they really are the pride of their home country.

"My condolences go out to his band mates, his friends, loved ones, family and especially his brother Vogg."

DECAPITATED singer Covan (real name: Adrian Kowanek) was also hurt in the accident, which involved the band's tour bus and a truck carrying wood in Gomel, on the Russia/Belarus border. The frontman reportedly also sustained a head injury in the collision, which is believed to have been the fault of the band's driver (although this has not yet been officially confirmed). Covan has since been moved to a hospital in Kraków, Poland. Doctors describe his condition as stable and he is showing signs of improvement every day.

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