Bayside Drummer John Holohan Killed in Tragic Highway Accident, Memorial Fund Established

There has been a tragic loss. Bayside was in a terrible accident this morning while driving to today’s concert on the Never Sleep Again Tour, which includes their friends and labelmates Hawthorne Heights, Silverstein and Aiden. Their drummer, John “”Beatz”" Holohan, was killed when their van flipped after hitting a patch of ice outside of Cheyenne, WY. Their bass player Nick Ghanbarian was also seriously injured. Anthony and Jack have thankfully been discharged from the hospital. Members of the band’s crew also remain hospitalized.

Tonight’s show in Salt Lake City is cancelled. An annoucement regarding the rest of the tour will be made later today.

Donations to John’s family can be made via Paypal to the John Holohan Bayside Memorial Fund .

- Pastepunk sends our sincerest condolences to all those involved. Please keep this in your thoughts and prayers.

- This news is so sad and upsetting. To have a life cut short by the freak accident of a van crash goes against the whole incredible spirit and amazing can-do-attitude of the life a touring musician. I repeat Chad’s sentiments above. – Jordan

- It is always a tragedy when a young life so full of promise is cut short. I join the rest of the Pastepunk staff when I send my condolences to Bayside and their family and friends. And for all other touring bands, please PLEASE be careful on the road. -Alex