Jamir Garcia, vocalist of Filipino rock act Slapshock, has passed away. He was 42.

On Thursday morning (11/26), the nu metal legend behind 'Carino Brutal,' 'Agent Orange,' and 'Misterio' was found lifeless in his Quezon City home by his aunt. Garcia was rushed to the Metro North Hospital, but was declared dead on arrival.

Garcia's death was confirmed by Quezon City Police District Talipapa Police Chief Lt. Col. Colonel Christine Tabdi, who ruled his death as suicide. 

The news of his passing follows Slapshock's disbandment last October.

Slapshock were one of the Filipino acts, alongside Greyhoundz and Queso, that led the charge of nu metal in the country in the late '90s. They were initially scheduled to release a new album in celebration of their 23^rd anniversary, following 2017's Atake.

Members of the local music and entertainment industry—from Greyhoundz vocalist Reg Rubio, Pedicab and Cheats guitarist and former PULP Magazine music editor Jason Caballa, to music photographer Niña Sandejas—took to social media to express their grief and remember the late Slapshock vocalist, while adding reminders to respect Garcia and his family's privacy.

Mabigat na balita. RIP Jamir.

— Emil Dela Rosa (@emiljdelarosa) November 26, 2020

Im sorry this is just too much. We’re just a small scene here so one tragic news affects us all💔

— Maysh ✨ #LetLeniLead (@mayshie) November 26, 2020

RIP Agent Orange.

— Bren Pasamba (@MinusTheBren) November 26, 2020

Sending prayers to Jamir Garcia and his family. 😭🙏🏼#RIPJamir

— ＪＵＧＳ Ｊｕｇｕｅｔａ (@jugsjugsjugs) November 26, 2020

RIP, Jamir. 🙏

— Paulo Avelino (@mepauloavelino) November 26, 2020

rip sir jamir. wag niyo na i-share yung photo. respeto nalang.

— tamara (@onlytamaramusic) November 26, 2020

Our most heartfelt commiserations to Jamir’s family, loved ones and the band.

— MEDS (@MedwinTruefaith) November 26, 2020

If this is true then it’s another sad day for local music. RIP Jamir Garcia. Thanks for giving my band a shot back then, recording and all. You were as kind as you were iconic.

— Gab Palanca (@GabPalanca) November 26, 2020

alala ko 2012 yung pinaka encounter ko sa kanya. wala pa telic tapos rumaket ako sa Muziklaban. tiga sundo ako ng artists sa dropoff zone then ihahatid sa respective holding areas nila. tapos nung sinundo ko slapshock, nastarstruck ako sa kanya haha

— josh (@jeshwehey) November 26, 2020

RIP LEGEND pic.twitter.com/vcsIe9vyfA

— Steady Jones (@enzoitgoesss) November 26, 2020

Slapshock was that band, man. Larger than life. Always burned down the stage every single gig. Jamir was THAT dude. He had a presence very few frontmen had. Plus he was always gracious and approachable backstage.

RIP, Legend

— Steady Jones (@enzoitgoesss) November 26, 2020

RIP, Jamir Garcia. Thank you for your contributions to Philippine music. Condolences to the family.

— Pochoy Labog (@pochoylabog) November 26, 2020

Live forever, Jamir Garcia.

— montymayo (@MontyMacalino) November 26, 2020

This is a very sad day for our local music scene.

Rest in peace to one of our musical heroes, Jamir Garcia of Slapshock.

We are humbly asking everyone to stop sharing his photo, have some decency and respect to his family.

— B r i s o m (@Brisomph) November 26, 2020

I interviewed Slapshock for Pulp in '06 and listened to the Silence record. Was blown away by their work ethic and how they seamlessly shifted from "nu" to "great" metal.

— Jason Caballa (@discosixsixsix) November 26, 2020

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— Marc Abaya (@MarcAbaya) November 26, 2020

Fans also took a moment to share their condolences and tributes to Garcia.

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Rest In Peace
Jamur Garcia of Slapshock

Agent orange
Queen of paranioa
Numb
Animo
Cariño brutal pic.twitter.com/fczbjneTjd

— J(Charlie Chaplin) (@Jayksbond) November 26, 2020

Lumaki ako na ang madalas na naririnig ko ay kalimitang awitin ng mga banda at isa na rin ang Slapshock sa bandang nakalakihan kong marinig.

Ang sakit at ang hirap paniwalaan💔. Gone to soon, idol! 🙏#RIPJamir

— Shane (@shane_mlbnn21) November 26, 2020

Jamir and slapshock performed at our high school, tumalon siya sa speakers na naka patong sa scaffolding. Tapos lahat kami nag slamman pota wild. Agent orange and get away nasa playlist ko pa rin. RIP to the opm rock legend.

— Dan Mendiola (@danthemendiola) November 26, 2020

+rip jamir garcia🙏🏻😔 pic.twitter.com/Cd4bC1BEs8

— ryan (@startwinky) November 26, 2020

Stream Slapshock's iconic 1999 debut album 4th Degree Burn below.

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