The dark electronic and metal world has been hit with news of the passing of James Lollar, the creative force behind Texan dark synthwave project GosT. He was 46 years old.
Lollar’s management confirmed his death on April 2 via a statement shared through the band’s official social media pages, marking a sudden and deeply felt loss for fans and collaborators alike.
“The whole GosT team is incredibly saddened to inform you that James Cody Lollar, known as GosT, passed away yesterday,” the statement reads. “We are sending all our prayers to his family and friends during this time of grief. He will be remembered as a wonderful human being and a tremendously talented artist.
“We kindly ask that everyone respect the privacy of his loved ones during these difficult times,” the statement continues. “He will be deeply missed by all.”
Before becoming widely known under the GosT moniker, Lollar had already been active in heavier underground circles. Performing under the name Baalberith, he launched GosT in 2013 after previously playing in the Longview, Texas sludge duo Vaste Burai.
What followed was a steady rise within the darker edges of synthwave, where GosT became known for fusing harsh electronic intensity with metallic aggression. Over the years, the project released six studio albums, steadily building a cult following across both metal and electronic audiences.
His most recent full-length effort, Prophecy, arrived through Metal Blade Records on March 8, 2024, and was met with strong critical response. GosT’s reputation as a powerful live act also continued into recent years, with the project completing a UK and European tour in late 2025, where it served as main support for French synthwave artist Perturbator (James Kent).
Lollar’s work left a distinctive imprint on modern dark electronic music, bridging genres and communities in a way few artists managed to achieve.
