As previously posted, Oliver Withöft, co-owner of independent record label Century Media, passed away on Monday after falling ill several months ago. He was 49.
Swedish heavy metallers WOLF who are members of Century Media artists, have sent the following condolence message via a message to Metal Shock Finland:
WOLF: “That’s very sad news. I didn’t know Oliver and have never met him, but the Wolves are sorry to hear that the Century Media family has lost a co-owner. Our thoughts go to his family and the staff at Century Media. R.I.P. Oliver.”
BROKEN HOPE , DIAMOND PLATE and VATTENT VISKAR have also posted the following condolence messages:
BROKEN HOPE: “BROKEN HOPE sends our condolences to the family & friends of Oliver Withöft, co-owner of @CenturyMedia (BH’s epic metal home). Thank you, Oliver…much respect & love.”
DIAMOND PLATE: “R.I.P. Oliver – cheers for over two decades of some of our favorite heavy albums from Nevermore, BEHEMOTH!, Opeth, Sentenced, Demolition Hammer…the list goes on!“
VATTENT VISKAR: “Just got word that Oliver Withöft, co founder of Century Media Records has passed away. RIP Oli. Thank you for such great opportunities.” They also tweeted: “Rest in Power Oliver Withöft. without @centurymedia, we would still be auto mechanics and bartenders. #RIP Oli“