Overview

• Tom, a 55-year-old technician for the Cologne rock band Kasalla, died in a motorcycle accident on the A3 early Saturday morning.
• The accident occurred near Cologne between Autobahndreieck Heumar and Kreuz Köln-Ost when Tom's motorcycle collided with a stationary car.
• Kasalla confirmed Tom's identity in a heartfelt social media post, expressing grief and honoring his contributions to the band.
• The band canceled their Saturday night concert in Wuppertal, stating they were not in a position to perform due to their loss.
• Plans for rescheduling the Wuppertal show remain undecided, with Kasalla promising to update fans as details are finalized.