Mieszko Talarczyk

Mieszko Talarczyk
Birth nameMieszko Andrzej Talarczyk
Also known asMierre Mongo
Born(1974-12-23)December 23, 1974
Poland
DiedDecember 26, 2004(2004-12-26) (aged 30)
Phi Phi Island, Thailand
GenresDeath metal, grindcore, hardcore punk
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, bass
LabelsRelapse
Formerly ofGenocide Superstars, Krigshot, Nasum
Websitewww.nasum.com

Mieszko Talarczyk (December 23, 1974 – December 26, 2004) was the lead singer and guitarist of the Swedish grindcore band Nasum, Genocide Superstars, and Krigshot. Known for his engineering and production abilities, he co-founded Soundlab studios with Millencolin guitarist Mathias Färm.

In 2004, Mieszko went on holiday to Thailand with his girlfriend during a break in between albums, and died in the tsunami disaster on December 26, 2004.[1] His body was identified on February 16, 2005, and his remains were transported back to his hometown of Örebro, Sweden where his funeral was held on 30 March.[2] Though badly injured, his girlfriend Emma survived. After Mieszko's death, Nasum and Genocide Superstars disbanded permanently.

  1. ^ Blabbermouth (2004-12-27). "NASUM Vocalist MIESZKO TALARCZYK Missing In Thailand". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2021-09-25.
  2. ^ "NASUM.COM: Mieszko Talarczyk buried". www.nasum.com. Retrieved 2021-09-25.