{"id":2042399,"date":"2026-07-14T09:36:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T06:36:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2042399"},"modified":"2026-07-14T09:36:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T06:36:59","slug":"morbid-angel-and-nocturnus-drummer-vocalist-mike-browning-dies-aged-62","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2042399","title":{"rendered":"Morbid Angel and Nocturnus drummer-vocalist Mike Browning dies aged 62"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/NME-news-breaking-1.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"template-id-2749694\" class=\"post-2749694 tdb_templates type-tdb_templates status-publish post\">\n<div id=\"tdi_65\" class=\"tdc-zone\">\n<div class=\"tdc_zone tdi_66  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div id=\"tdi_67\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_68  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_70  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_breadcrumbs tdi_71 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-breadcrumbs \" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_71\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span>News<\/span><i class=\"tdb-bread-sep td-icon-right\"><\/i><span>Music News<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_title tdi_72 tdb-single-title td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_72\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Morbid Angel and Nocturnus drummer-vocalist Mike Browning dies aged 62<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_subtitle tdi_73 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_73\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>The late musician is considered a pioneering figure in death metal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_author tdi_75 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_75\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-author-name-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-author-by\">By<\/span> Laura Molloy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_date tdi_76 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_76\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-14T10:36:59+01:00\">14th July 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .\/block --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tdi_77\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_78  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_80  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_featured_image tdi_81 tdb-content-horiz-left td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_81\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<figure>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"696\" height=\"442\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/NME-news-breaking-1-696x442.jpg\" alt=\"NME News\" title=\"NME-news-breaking\"><figcaption class=\"tdb-caption-text\">CREDIT: NME News<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row_inner tdi_83 article-content-row vc_row vc_inner wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column_inner tdi_85  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-inner-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_86 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>Mike Browning, a founding member of the pioneering death metal bands Morbid Angel and Nocturnus, has died at age 62.<\/p>\n<p>His death was announced by\u00a0the record label Profound Lore, home of his most recent band Nocturnus AD. \u201cRIP death metal legend\/sci-fi death metal godfather Mike Browning of Nocturnus\/Nocturnus AD. Journey beyond the gateway to the outer void,\u201d they wrote.<\/p>\n<p>Browning was born May 26, 1964 in Tampa, Florida. He began drumming when he was 13, inspired by Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Angel Witch, Slayer, and Mercyful Fate.<\/p>\n<p>He later met guitarist Trey Azagthoth, and in 1983 they formed Morbid Angel together, feeding into the emerging death metal genre.<\/p>\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profoundlorerecords\/posts\/pfbid02yAfVncUphCVUVHA3uXZYi7s3p4F8x5LHGtLaTZYpt4P82GQCCNUMRwvy73ggvGFFl\" data-width=\"696\"><\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Davsx4jgFkt\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>They released their debut album \u2018Abominations of Desolation\u2019 in 1991, with Browning on lead vocals and drums. It went on to be considered one of the most important death metal albums of all time, though it was initially shelved upon its recording in 1986 as the band were dissatisfied with it. That same year, Browning was fired from the band after a fight with Azagthoth.<\/p>\n<p>Browning also briefly played with Tampa death metal act Incubus before starting Nocturnus in 1987. Nocturnus went on to release two full-length albums during their original run: Their 1990 debut, \u2018The Key\u2019, and 1992\u2019s \u2018Thresholds\u2019, after the release of which he was fired.<\/p>\n<p>In 2013, Browning reformed the band under a different name, Nocturnus AD, and brought on two new guitarists, a bassist, and a keyboardist. Browning remained active in Nocturnus AD up until his death, releasing \u2018Paradox\u2019 in 2019 and \u2018Unicursal\u2019 in 2024. He also performed in a handful of projects with singer Lisa Lombardo, including After Death, Devine Essence, and Wolf and Hawk.<\/p>\n<p>Figures across the metal community have paid tribute to Browning online, including Immolation\u2019s Alex Bouks and Michael Amott of Carnage and Arch Enemy. \u201cMike, you were a musical legend and truly the nicest guy,\u201d wrote Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren. \u201cI can\u2019t believe you\u2019re gone. Thank you for your music and for all the good chats.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Morbid Angel issued a statement regarding Browning\u2019s passing, writing, \u201cR.I.P Mike, thanks for helping making all this happen. Our condolences to his family &amp; especially his daughter.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_tags tdi_87 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_87\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<ul class=\"tdb-tags\">\n<li><span>Related Topics<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Metal<\/li>\n<li>Rock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper td_block_wrap vc_raw_html tdi_89 \">\n<div class=\"td-fix-index\">\n<h3>You May Also Like<\/h3>\n<div id=\"taboola-below-article\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_91  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4 td-is-sticky\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td-a-rec td-a-rec-id-sidebar  tdi_92 td_block_template_2\">\n<p><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-sidebar-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap td_flex_block_1 tdi_93 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class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\n                    Music News<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\">Watch Andy Burnham blind-rank his favourite bands \u2013 including Oasis, The Smiths, Wolf Alice and more<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>                    <span class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span>                <\/article>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_86 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>Mike Browning, a founding member of the pioneering death metal bands Morbid Angel and Nocturnus, has died at age 62.<\/p>\n<p>His death was announced by\u00a0the record label Profound Lore, home of his most recent band Nocturnus AD. \u201cRIP death metal legend\/sci-fi death metal godfather Mike Browning of Nocturnus\/Nocturnus AD. Journey beyond the gateway to the outer void,\u201d they wrote.<\/p>\n<p>Browning was born May 26, 1964 in Tampa, Florida. He began drumming when he was 13, inspired by Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Angel Witch, Slayer, and Mercyful Fate.<\/p>\n<p>He later met guitarist Trey Azagthoth, and in 1983 they formed Morbid Angel together, feeding into the emerging death metal genre.<\/p>\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profoundlorerecords\/posts\/pfbid02yAfVncUphCVUVHA3uXZYi7s3p4F8x5LHGtLaTZYpt4P82GQCCNUMRwvy73ggvGFFl\" data-width=\"696\"><\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Davsx4jgFkt\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>They released their debut album \u2018Abominations of Desolation\u2019 in 1991, with Browning on lead vocals and drums. It went on to be considered one of the most important death metal albums of all time, though it was initially shelved upon its recording in 1986 as the band were dissatisfied with it. That same year, Browning was fired from the band after a fight with Azagthoth.<\/p>\n<p>Browning also briefly played with Tampa death metal act Incubus before starting Nocturnus in 1987. Nocturnus went on to release two full-length albums during their original run: Their 1990 debut, \u2018The Key\u2019, and 1992\u2019s \u2018Thresholds\u2019, after the release of which he was fired.<\/p>\n<p>In 2013, Browning reformed the band under a different name, Nocturnus AD, and brought on two new guitarists, a bassist, and a keyboardist. Browning remained active in Nocturnus AD up until his death, releasing \u2018Paradox\u2019 in 2019 and \u2018Unicursal\u2019 in 2024. He also performed in a handful of projects with singer Lisa Lombardo, including After Death, Devine Essence, and Wolf and Hawk.<\/p>\n<p>Figures across the metal community have paid tribute to Browning online, including Immolation\u2019s Alex Bouks and Michael Amott of Carnage and Arch Enemy. \u201cMike, you were a musical legend and truly the nicest guy,\u201d wrote Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren. \u201cI can\u2019t believe you\u2019re gone. Thank you for your music and for all the good chats.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Morbid Angel issued a statement regarding Browning\u2019s passing, writing, \u201cR.I.P Mike, thanks for helping making all this happen. Our condolences to his family &amp; especially his daughter.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/morbid-angel-and-nocturnus-drummer-vocalist-mike-browning-dies-aged-62-3956840&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/NME-news-breaking-1.jpg&#8221;] NewsMusic News Morbid Angel and Nocturnus drummer-vocalist Mike Browning dies aged 62 The late musician is considered a pioneering figure in death metal By Laura Molloy 14th July 2026 CREDIT: NME News Mike Browning, a founding member of the pioneering death metal bands Morbid Angel and Nocturnus, has died at age 62. 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