Overview
- Bandmates hailed Metcalfe as "one of the greatest frontmen to ever grace a stage," praising his presence, songwriting and distinctive voice.
- Their statement invited supporters to share photos and memories in the comments for his family to read.
- Hundreds of tributes on Facebook and X highlighted his electrifying live shows and his reputation as a generous, down-to-earth performer.
- Formed in 2008 with Lee Glynn, Nathan Crowley, John Coley and Simon Finley, Sound of Guns released What Came From Fire (2010) and Angels and Enemies (2012) and played Glastonbury, Latitude and Radio 1's Big Weekend.
- The band has been on indefinite hiatus since 2013, and no further official details about Metcalfe's death have been made public.