STARS PAY TRIBUTE TO CHRIS TSANGARIDES

8th January 2018

Stars from right across the Metal world have paid tribute to Grammy-nominated record producer Chris Tsangarides, who very sadly passed away on Saturday evening aged 61.

Chris' daughter Anastasia announced the tragic news on Facebook yesterday, Sunday 7th January, saying:

"It is with complete and utter sadness that I need to tell you all that our beloved father and my mums best friend Chris Tsangarides passed away peacefully last night after another brave battle with pneumonia as well as heart failure. We really are appreciating your messages of love and kindness but we are struggling to reply to them. With all our love and thanks from us all. Jane, Theo, Louis, Paris, Samantha and Casey. We're gonna miss you everyday of our lives."

The legendary producer was involved with a whole host of stellar names during a 44-year career and tributes from many who Chris had previously worked with flooded social media on Sunday.

Sad to hear of Chris Tsangarides passing away. He worked on the Sabotage album, a thoroughly lovely bloke. R.I.P. Chris.
— Geezer Butler (@GZRMusic) January 7, 2018

We are saddened to hear of the passing of our friend Chris Tsangarides - his contributions to our metal and so many others will forever remain - Love and condolences to his family
— Judas Priest (@judaspriest) January 8, 2018

Overkill are saddened to hear about the death of Chris Tsangarides.
We were fortunate to have worked with him. A great guy with amazing talent, and humor and smile to match. Thoughts go out to his family and friends. RIP Chris
— OVERKILL (@OverkillBand) January 7, 2018

So devastated to hear about the death of Chris Tsangarides, who produced our Game On album, and so many legendary records and bands.
Thinking of his lovely wife Jane and his family right now.
Thank you for starting this crazy journey off for us x pic.twitter.com/HrlcnYHMMS
— The Amorettes (@TheAmorettes) January 7, 2018