Roger “B. War” Svensson, the former bassist of Swedish black metal veterans Marduk, has died. He was 60.
Marduk confirmed the news on social media, writing: “Comradeship Through Blood and Iron. It is with the deepest regret that we announce the passing of our former bass player, friend and comrade, Roger ‘Bogge’ Svensson (1965–2026), better known as B. War… The memories remain. Evig är de dödas ryktbarhet. /Morgan and Marduk.”
Svensson joined Marduk in 1992 and remained with the band until 2004, appearing on several of the group’s landmark releases, including Those of the Unlight, Opus Nocturne, Heaven Shall Burn… When We Are Gathered, Nightwing, and Panzer Division Marduk.
He was also involved in projects including Allegiance, Devils Whorehouse, and Outland.
RIP
