Metal band Polaris guitarist Ryan Siew dies aged 26

After health problems last January requiring hospitalization, the star of the Australian group seemed to be off to a good start. But his relatives announced this Wednesday, June 28, his death which occurred on June 19, the cause of which has not been disclosed.

In late January, the musician posted a photo of himself lying in a hospital bed, claiming to have gone through "brain fog." Wanted to be reassuring and positive, the young man of 26 years explained to get better and want to become the best version of himself. “I am happy to say that I am no longer on antidepressants, no longer living in constant brain fog and lethargy. »

On June 20, the group announced on its social networks the cancellation of its concerts planned in Europe. "We are devastated to announce that due to a serious personal crisis within our family, we are withdrawing from all remaining dates of our European summer tour." He was to perform the same day at the Transbordeur in Villeurbanne. Eight days later, the Polaris group communicated the sad news on its Instagram account. “It is with broken hearts and deepest sorrow that we announce that our dear brother and bandmate Ryan Siew passed away on the morning of Monday June 19th. »

Tributes to the guitarist have multiplied on social media, "rest in peace", "Ryan, you will never be forgotten", "we send you all our love and support". His band members Daniel, Jake, Jamie and Rick also posted photos, videos and messages in tribute to their former bandmate. "Ryan, you may be gone but the music and impact you had will outlive all of us," wrote Rick Schneider, also a guitarist. “He was 26 years old and for 10 incredible years he was our best friend and our artistic soulmate, published the group. These years will never be enough. »