As previously posted, Oliver Withöft, co-owner of independent record label Century Media, passed away last night (Monday, January 20) after falling ill several months ago. He was 49. Century Media artists, BROKEN HOPE , DIAMOND PLATE and VATTENT VISKAR 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“