FUNERAL-Gründer und Gitarrist Christian Loos ist im Alter von 31 Jahren verstorben. Die norwegischen Doomer, die kürzlich einen Vertrag bei TABU RECORDS unterzeichnet haben, werden ihr Werk From These Wounds dennoch am 29. Januar veröffentlichen, da dies auch dem Willen von Christian entsprochen habe. Drummer Anders Eek hat folgendes Statement zum Tod von Christian Loos veröffentlicht:
It`s with utter sadness and shock that I`m here, having to announce that my dear friend and band mate, Christian died in his home last Saturday. A goldsmith by profession, Christian was very passionate about both FUNERAL and our side-project, FALLEN and actively participated in the writing process of both bands` recordings. He was a dedicated and creative musician and was very enthusiastic about the fact that FUNERAL had finally signed a proper deal with Tabu Recordings.
Christian would have wanted us to continue as a band, music was a driving force in his life and he loved the new record, From These Wounds. The album is a tribute to Einar and Christian`s friendship and craftsmanship throughout the years. Their legacy lives on with this forthcoming album and all that FUNERAL will do in the future.