Crazy Town frontman Shifty Shellshock had promised to detox and get sober before his death from a drug overdose in June.
The “Butterfly” singer, real name Seth Binzer, told longtime friend and bandmate Mike “Rebel” Raymo that he knew he needed to get off drugs, but he wanted to “have a night of fun” first.
Unfortunately, Shellshock revealed that he had close ties to a “big time” drug dealer who would give him free samples of drugs.
“I'm going to do a three-to-five day drug detox, then I'm going to attend meetings, get outpatient treatment, take action, do it and make you all proud,” the late rocker told Raymo in a haunting voice. Get it from the Daily Mail It was released on Monday, September 16th.
“But I need one night to have fun, I need one night to clean up, and I need one night to tell her I love her,” Shellshock says in the chilling audio recorded in July 2023.
The singer died nearly a year later on June 24 at his Los Angeles home at the age of 49.
Shellshock's death was confirmed by Crazy Town's manager Howie Huberman, who said it was due to a drug overdose.
“Seth Binzer struggled with addiction and after his rapid success with Crazy Town's 'Butterfly,' he was unable to achieve a more successful level of success in order to address his addiction,” Huberman said. people That was the case back then. “We all tried, but in the end we all failed. Otherwise, Shifty would still be here.”
The Los Angeles coroner has yet to release a report on shell shock's cause of death, citing the need for additional testing.
Shellshock's struggle with addiction was well-known when he appeared on seasons one and two of “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew,” where he admitted to using cocaine and stimulants. The star also appeared in the sequel, “Sober House,” in 2009 and 2010.
The singer's family released a statement following his death.
“To Seth, the world was art. He loved it all, from music and fashion to graffiti, skateboarding and his hometown of Los Angeles,” his loved ones said. solar“He loved his three sons more than anything and his dedication to music and his fans never wavered.”
They also touched on his addiction issues.
“God knows he tried so hard to overcome his demons but sadly he lost the battle,” the statement continued. “Our hearts are broken by his passing. Seth's extraordinary presence touched the hearts of so many. Seth was a troubled soul, but a beautiful person and a kind heart.”
The musician leaves behind three children, Halo, Gage and Phoenix, with three different women, which his family called “his proudest achievements.”
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Crazy Town was formed in 1995 by Shellshock and Brett “Epic” Mazur. The band released the single “Crazy Town” in 2000. “butterfly” The song launched them to success, topping the US Billboard Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks.
The band's fame was short-lived, and their second album, Dark Horse (2002), was a failure, leading to their breakup in 2003. The duo tried several times to rebrand the band, but failed.
Shellshock spoke publicly about his substance abuse issues in March 2023, expressing his desire to live a sober life.
“I think I was too wild to stay long,” he said.“Punk Rock MBA” Podcast“I've been through a lot of crazy stuff and finally I'm like, 'I want to be alive.'”
“This is a whole new way of living that I have had to slowly teach myself,” he added. “To do it right, it takes more than just wanting it. Now I just focus on finding inner peace and taking care of myself every day.”
