Mike Browning, a metal musician known for his contributions to multiple beloved acts in the genre, has died. Browning is best known as the vocalist/drummer for Morbid Angel during its early years, appearing on the album Abominations of Desolation. Play videoBrowning would go on to form Nocturnus, another notable death metal group. Morbid Angel announced Browning’s death in a July 13 tribute, with his daughter, Bela, confirming the news. “R.I.P Mike, thanks for helping making all this happen,” the statement read.