Douglas McCarthy, frontman with industrial group Nitzer Ebb, dies aged 58

No cause of death given for influential electronic body music vocalist whose punchy, declarative style found fans across both rock and dance

Douglas McCarthy, the irrepressible frontman and chief lyricist of British industrial band Nitzer Ebb, has died aged 58.

A statement on the group's social media reads: It is with a heavy heart that we regret to inform that Douglas McCarthy passed away this morning of June 11th, 2025. We ask everyone to please be respectful of Douglas, his wife, and family in this difficult time. We appreciate your understanding and will share more information soon." No cause of death was given.