Hard Rock Producer/Engineer Kato Khandwala Dies In Motorcycle Accident

Sad news as it has been confirmed that hard rock producer Kato Khandwala died this past Wednesday, April 25th, from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident. Through his production and engineering work Khandwala had racked up credits on numerous albums over the past decade, including releases from Paramore, Breaking Benjamin, My Chemical Romance, The Pretty Reckless, Drowning Pool, Papa Roach and many more.

Some tributes from musicians he worked with over the years can be found below:

10 years ago, while trying to put my band together, through a series of lucky events, I found myself sitting in my apartment on 23rd street in NYC across from two men, who, little did I know, would change the entire direction of my life. Unlike all the other musicians and producers I had met, here were two longtime best friends, with so much passion for music. They just breathed an infectious and uncompromising love of music. Their name’s were Kato and Ben. I found myself drawn to their relationship and it’s musical roots, I wanted to join their world. A few months later we would start making music together, and two best friends would become three. We were inseparable for the next 9 years, and formed a relationship we all knew would last a lifetime. It was everything. Then on Wednesday night, in a sudden moment, Kato was gone. He was our ring leader, our confidant, my best friend, my family, my soul mate. Nothing will be the same without him. All the character and music he brought to this world will have a lasting impact, and he will never be forgotten. I love you Kato, I will miss you every minute of every day, I don’t know what to do without you. Thank you all for the outpouring of love as we learn to deal with this tragedy. -Taylor

A post shared by Taylor Momsen (@taylormomsen) on Apr 27, 2018 at 11:29am PDT

Kato Khandwala, you will forever be a part of the Halestorm family. Thank you for touching this universe with your music and your amazing ability to bring out the best in the artists you worked with. My friend, even though you can’t be with us in the same form you were…you burned bright, and that light will never be lost on us. My heart also goes out to Kato’s family and loved ones in this hard time.

A post shared by LZZY HALE (@officiallzzyhale) on Apr 26, 2018 at 3:01pm PDT

My heart is heavy. The light of the world shines a little less bright today. I will remember the desserts, conversations and more desserts shared over the years, Kato. Your living by example in sobriety and words of encouragement meant more than this post could ever convey. Love ya my friend. And we miss you terribly. @rockkato

A post shared by Chris Kael (@5fdpchriskael) on Apr 26, 2018 at 5:49pm PDT

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