🎸By The Riff Report
It’s with heavy hearts (and heavier riffs) that we share the sad news that Rasmus “Hække” Henriksen, former guitarist of Danish death metal giants Illdisposed, has passed away at just 47 years old. 💔
Henriksen, who shredded with Illdisposed from 2019 to 2023, brought monstrous energy, melodic brutality, and a wicked sense of humour to the stage. Fans knew him as a down-to-earth legend who could crush a riff one moment and crack a joke the next. 🤘
The band confirmed the heartbreaking news on Monday, October 27, just a day after his passing:
“Rasmus ‘Hække’ Henriksen [26.09.78 – 26.10.25]. Forever in our hearts. You left us way too soon. Your kindness, endless positivity and heavy riffs will be missed. Fly free dear friend and let your energy remain in all of us. We love you. So long. Our deepest condolences to the family, friends and your dear wife Rolle.”
That message floored fans across the metal world — and rightly so. Henriksen’s legacy in the scene was more than just his fretboard fury. He was known for his positivity, passion, and pure love of metal, both on and off stage.
From his time in the underground to playing festivals and tours across Europe, Hække brought everything he had to every performance — and left fans sweaty, smiling, and a bit deaf (just how we like it 😅).
The tributes have poured in, with fans and fellow musicians remembering his energy, his generosity, and his love for the music that united them all.
Rasmus “Hække” Henriksen, you’ve left the stage far too soon, but your riffs will echo through the amps forever.
Raise a pint, crank the volume, and send those horns high, butt. 🍻🤘
Rest in Power, brother.
26.09.78 – 26.10.25
Forever Metal. Forever Missed. 🖤
#Illdisposed #RasmusHenriksen #RestInPower #DanishMetal #TheRiffReport #MetalCommunity #FlyFreeHække
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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