AN international rock band dedicated a gig last night to their manager who died after a fall at Rock City.
Swedish glam metal band Crashdïet said "the show must go on" and took to the stage at Rock City a week after their manager Michael Sundén suffered fatal head injuries at the same venue.
Mr Sundén, 45, from Stockholm, Sweden, had been watching a gig there on April 19, when he is believed to have slipped and hit his head on a brick wall in the basement area.
Instead of cancelling their scheduled performance last night, Crashdïet decided to take to the stage as a mark of respect to their former boss.
Ahead of the show, lead guitarist Martin Sweet posted on Twitter: "Tonight's show in Nottingham will be in memory of our late manager Michael Sundén."
Bass guitarist Peter London also tweeted: "Been awake for 3 days. Rock bottom. The UK crowd is amazing though, you keep me alive. Thank you!"
The Post previously reported how an investigation was ordered after Mr Sundén's death.
A statement released by Rock City said its on-site medical team attended the scene immediately, while two police officers at the front of the venue carried out emergency resuscitation before an ambulance arrived.
Despite their best efforts, Mr Sundén was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Notts Police has said it isn't treating his death as suspicious, while Nottingham City Council's community protection health and safety officers attended Rock City following reports of the accident.
They carried out assessments of the venue and were satisfied that there was no ongoing risk to the public.
The group – which also contains lead singer Simon Cruz and drummer Eric Young – has spoken of being "devastated" at Mr Sundén's death.
They posted on their official Twitter account: "The show must go on, even though these hard times. Your support makes us strong!"
In a message left on their website, the quartet also said: "We are currently out on the road and are shocked and devastated about this horrible news!
"Michael took this band to new heights that wouldn't be possible without him. He will be missed! Our hearts go out to his wife and kids."
Crashdïet were originally formed in 2000 and have released four albums, including The Savage Playground earlier this year.
The band's 2010 album Generation Wild debuted at number three on the Swedish album chart.
