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Converge Drummers Suffers “Freak Accident”

Discussion in 'Article Discussion' started by Melody Bot, Dec 20, 2018.

  1. Melody Bot Dec 20, 2018
    Melody Bot

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    Ben Koller, the drummer of Converge, suffered a freak elbow accident. A GoFundMe has been set up to help pay for medical costs:


    His injury required immediate surgery with an extended recovery period before he’s able to start physical therapy, and ultimately a long road before he is able to be behind the kit again. The accruing medical bills – as well as the impending loss of steady income through touring, writing and recording – is a massive hit to him, his wife, and their children.
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  2. DarkHotline Dec 20, 2018
    DarkHotline

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    A damn shame, the man is easily one of the all time greatest metal and hardcore drummers that ever sat behind the kit. I hope he gets better than later.
     
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  3. mynamesgeneric Dec 20, 2018
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  4. Dust Of Fallen Rome Dec 29, 2018
    Dust Of Fallen Rome

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    As an Australian, the idea of having to crowdfund medical expenses is just fucking horrific. And seeing the stories of this reality spun into heartwarming feelgood stories about success rather than being symbolic of the awfulness of privatised health by media outlets is disgusting.

    All that said, this is heartbreaking. Converge are the greatest band ever, Ben Koller is one of the greatest drummers in modern music and just, I hope he heals from this and gets to do what he loves.

    May the odds be ever in your favour, cobba!
     
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