It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Josh Parten, who left this world far too soon at the age of 39.
For those of us who shared a love for punk rock and the raw honesty of music, 39 years feels like a lifetime—and yet, not nearly long enough for someone like Josh. He lived each day with intensity, humor, and heart. His presence was electric. His laughter contagious. His passion for music was not just a hobby; it was a lifeline.
Josh was a gifted musician, a loyal friend, and a soul who understood what it meant to feel deeply. He wasn’t just about noise and rebellion—he was about connection, authenticity, and using music to say what words couldn’t. Whether he was writing songs, jamming with friends, or dreaming up his next project, Josh lived through sound.
He was just weeks away from turning 40—a milestone he looked forward to with excitement and a spark in his eye. He had plans. We were talking about getting back into the studio, starting something new, chasing the passion that brought us together in the first place. The music wasn’t finished. His story wasn’t over. And that’s what makes this loss feel so sudden, so unfair.
Josh leaves behind a legacy not just in the songs he wrote or the shows he played, but in the lives he touched. He was a true original. Genuine. Passionate. Loud in all the best ways. For those of us who called him a brother, a friend, a bandmate—we are heartbroken.
But we are also grateful. Grateful for every memory, every late-night rehearsal, every laugh, every chord, every moment that felt infinite in his company.
To everyone who ever moshed in a basement, screamed the lyrics with a fist in the air, or found themselves in the chaos of punk rock—Josh was one of us. And his spirit will live on in every distorted guitar, every gritty lyric, every heartbeat of the scene he loved so fiercely.
Rest in power, Josh.
Your music plays on.
Your memory echoes louder than ever.
🎸🖤🔥
