RIP 158

‪The “Little” Guitar Kami of #BABYMETAL ‘s #Kamiband has passed away in the METAL GALAXIES. We hope that he is now with his GUITAR MASTER A.Holdsworth and enjoying an epic guitar session with him. ‬ ‪We are the one‬ ‪Together‬ ‪We’re the only one‬ ‪You are the one‬ ‪Forever‬ ‪#RIP #THEONE ‬

Mikio Fujioka, guitarist for the Japanese metal-pop fusion group Babymetal, has died at the age of 36, according to an official post from the band. Numerous sources including Metro.co.uk and NME report Fujioka died on Jan. 5 from injuries sustained after falling from an observation deck on Dec. 30, though this has not been confirmed by the band.

Sayonara, Smiley Guy. I don’t know that I’ve ever seen anyone who appeared to enjoy playing the guitar more.