Kato Khandwala, the producer, engineer and mixer who has worked with numerous bands such as Breaking Benjamin, The Pretty Reckless and Pop Evil, has passed away after injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Pop Evil revealed the news on Instagram with the following statement:

“Today our world stopped. We lost a mentor, a brother, a leader, but most of all a good friend. Kato thank you for helping bring positivity and fun throughout this last album we made together. Our lives are forever better having you been in them. So Blessed we were able to work with you. You will forever be loved by the Pop Evil Family “

 

Today our world stopped. We lost a mentor, a brother, a leader, but most of all a good friend. Kato thank you for helping bring positivity and fun throughout this last album we made together. Our lives are forever better having you been in them. So Blessed we were able to work with you. You will forever be loved by the Pop Evil Family @rockkato

A post shared by Pop Evil (@popevil) on Apr 26, 2018 at 4:38pm PDT

Rockers who have worked with him or admired his talent has expressed their shock of his untimely passing on social media:

Kato Khandwala, producer of every album of The Pretty Reckless, passed away last dawn. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/yfKvnzMXAh

— OnlyTPR (@OnlyTPR) April 26, 2018

Love and prayers out for Kato Khandwala and his loved ones. Kato was a brilliant producer. I was a big fan of his work, RIP Kato

— Adelitas Way (@adelitasway) April 26, 2018

Kato Khandwala, long-time The Pretty Reckless producer, engineer, & mixer, passed away yesterday (April 25) from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. R.I.P., @rockkato You leave a lasting legacy. pic.twitter.com/VGMOArPbX7

— Reckless Zombie (@ZombiesXXXX) April 26, 2018

Today the entire music community lost a true genius and musical visionary kato khandwala… ❤
Kato produced the debut Harlot album.. 📀https://t.co/4HBxsBirWt

— We Are Harlot (@weareharlot) April 26, 2018

Kato Khandwala, you will forever be a part of the Halestorm family. Thank you for touching this… https://t.co/GS7S8hKBhg

— Lzzy Hale (@LZZYHALE) April 26, 2018

I couldn’t be more heartbroken. This man was definitely one of the best audio guys I’ve ever met and his work is bound to inspire generations yet to come. https://t.co/qFxRjH2g4b

— Luciano Vian (@seewithnoises) April 27, 2018

Kato Khandwala, 2nd from the left, I can’t believe it… RIP. He was a new friend, really… https://t.co/LL8yoeMp5c

— Peter Thorn (@petethorn) April 27, 2018

Our condolences go out to Khandwala’s family and friends during this difficult time.