Noted death metal musican/producer Erik Rutan (Cannibal Corpse, Hate Eternal) was forced to exit Cannibal Corpse‘s European/UK tour late last month due to his Florida home being devastated by Hurricane Helene.
In a post shared yesterday, October 18th, via social media, Rutan has provided an update on the situation, while also revealing the extent of the damage his family suffered:
“We are so grateful for all the love and support that has come our way. The positive words, messages, texts and phone calls have meant so much to us. We feel so blessed to know that so many people care. Hurricane Helene and Milton decimated so many homes and lives and ours was one of them.
90% of everything we own including personal and family belongings, photos, things that can never be replaced as well as musical and studio gear was either severely damaged or completely destroyed. This experience has been difficult beyond words. Almost 3 weeks ago I left the Cannibal Corpse tour to fly home to be with my Wife, only to see our home and all our belongings in ruin.
This has been one of the most difficult times of our lives. Right now, we, as well as many are suffering beyond measure. We worked so hard our entire lives to achieve what we have only to see it all taken away in a fleeting moment. I have no idea how we will overcome all of this, but anyone that knows us knows that we will fight our way back through sheer will and determination to hopefully one day reclaim some kind of normalcy.
As we try to pick up the pieces of our lives, please send all the positive strength and energy you can. I will give further updates when time allows. Eternal Gratitude. RUTAN“
Rutan has also overseen countless metal albums out of his Mana Recording Studio, which is based in the city of St. Petersburg, FL.
