Died On This Date (December 30, 2008) Joey Hopkins / Alien Syndrome 777
themusicsover Joey Hopkins (aka Nihil)
September 1, 1982 – December 30, 2008
Joey Hopkins was the vocalist and programmer for avant-garde black metal band, Alien Syndrome 777. He also fronted Joey Hopkins Midget Factory and worked with Blackdrone, Inc. On December 28, 2008, 26 year-old Joey Hopkins was found unconscious in his car with the engine running. He was taken to a nearby hospital but could not be revived. He was pronounced dead on December 31. It is believed that he pulled over to the side of the road to rest but ultimately died of carbon monoxide poisoning.