Post-rock band te' guitarist Kuroda Hirotoshi, also known as hiro, passed away on November 30 due to cerebral infarction. 

An announcement on the band's Twitter account states, "hiro, who was loved by many people, was irreplaceable, and a cherished friend who walked together with us. Learning about his sudden death, we are still unable to accept the reality." 

The band's activities are currently on hold as they try to figure out their next steps. Meanwhile, hiro's funeral has already been held with relatives. A memorial service will also be held on January 10 at Shinjuku LOFT.

We extend our deepest condolences to hiro's family and friends during this difficult time.