STEVE ALBINI WAS SET FOR SHELLAC TOUR AND ALBUM RELEASE LESS THAN A MONTH BEFORE TRAGIC DEATH AT 61

Steve Albini was gearing up for a string of gigs in the UK after releasing new music later this month before his tragic death aged 61.

The rocker was taking to the stage in London and Manchester with his band Shellac. Other shows were due to take place in Leeds, Bristol and Brighton in June, hot on the trail of their sixth studio album, To All Trains, dropping on May 17 later this month.

Albini and his bandmates, Bob Weston and Todd Trainer were also heading back to where it all began for a concert in Chicago, US in July. They'd been sharing their excitement on the group's Facebook page, but an update hasn't yet been published.

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Fans flocked to their comments, paying tribute and Steve and sharing disappointment after buying tickets, it's not known if the gigs will still go ahead. "Just put this in my calendar yesterday. I’m so bummed," wrote one. Another said: "I just bought tickets."

Albini, best known for collaborating with Nirvana and was considered a legend of the recording studio, tragically passed away on May 8. The news of his unexpected passing was confirmed to Pitchfork by a staff member at his recording studio, Electric Audio.

The musician, producer, engineer, and journalist was well-known and admired for his impressive work in the alternative rock industry worked on several thousand albums over his career. Albini helped to create a number of timeless classic albums over the years including Nirvana’s hit studio album In Utero and the Pixies’ Surfer Rosa.

After the heartbreaking news was announced, fans of Albini took to X, formerly Twitter, sharing their heartache over the unexpected loss. One fan wrote: "Seriously gutted to hear about the passing of Steve Albini. A genius engineer, producer and musician."

Another added: "Shocking news. Steve Albini was responsible for shaping the majority of the music I love. His approach to sound aesthetics influenced my life tremendously. RIP." And a third wrote: "God, this is horrible news. So many folks I love and admire are going to be gutted by this loss. There’s a good chance that music you love was thanks to his genius. My deepest condolences to all who were touched by his life."

Albini also worked with famous acts such as Bush, Melt Banana, the Breeders, Jarvis Cocker, PJ Harvey, the Jesus Lizard, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Gogol Bordello, Mclusky, and former Led Zeppelin members Jimmy Page and Robert Plant. He also was a rockstar himself performing in various bands, most notably Big Black and Shellac.

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