Brussels, Belgium-based CHANNEL ZERO has announced the death of their brother and drummer Phil Baheux.

A brief statement reads:

"The death of Phil Baheux (age 45) this morning (August 10th) is a terrible shock to the members of the group and the crew. We ask you to respect the privacy of his family and the group."

CHANNEL ZERO disbanded at the height of their career in 1997, however in 2009, the band announced a series of reunion gigs starting in January 2010.

CHANNEL ZERO's last studio album was 2011's Feed 'Em With A Brick.