Died On This Date (January 27, 2009) John McCarthy / Singer For Post Mortem
themusicsover John McCarthy
DOB Unknown – January 27, 2009
John McCarthy was the lead singer and primary songwriter for Boston-based death metal band, Post Mortem. Formed in March of 1982, Post Mortem were one of death metal’s pioneers. They called it quits in 1994. After years battling diabetes and a pancreatic illness, John McCarthy passed away at the age of 40. Cause of death was not immediately released.