Shifty Shellshock’s cause of death revealed by manager days after troubled Crazy Town vocalist passed away at 49

Loopy City lead singer Shifty Shellshock died of an unintended drug overdose, based on the band’s supervisor Howie Hubberman.

Shellshock, whose full identify was Seth Binzer, died as results of ‘a mix of pharmaceuticals and avenue bought medication,’ Hubberman informed Individuals Thursday.

The Butterfly hitmaker – whose start identify was Seth Binzer – died on June 24 in his house in Los Angeles, based on the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

Hubberman informed the outlet that ‘Seth Binzer, after fighting dependancy and Loopy City’s fast success with Butterfly, by no means was in a position to attain out on a extra profitable degree to cope with his addictions.

‘All of us tried, however in the end all of us failed, or Shifty would nonetheless be right here.’

Hubberman, describing Binzer as ‘a buddy,’ stated that the singer ‘actually wished to get himself mounted’ however ‘sadly nobody had the precise instruments to do that, myself included.’ 

Officers with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner haven’t formally launched Binzer’s explanation for loss of life, citing pending toxicology experiences, based on the outlet.

Again in 2012, Binzer – who battled with substance abuse over time – was admitted to hospital after dropping consciousness and had been in a coma earlier than being launched.

The musician lately opened up about getting sober and his battle ‘with himself’.

He wrote on Instagram eight weeks in the past: ‘I’m a lover than a fighter… however the one I would like to like extra, as an alternative of combat with, is myself… Mr shifty real love #Sober, alive and grateful’

Binzer struggled with drug dependancy for a few years and appeared on the truth tv sequence Superstar Rehab 1 and a couple of and Sober Home 1 and a couple of.

He’s survived by three sons from three relationships. 

Binzer shares one son Halo, with ex-wife Melissa Clark. The pair married in 2002, however Melissa filed for divorce in 2011 after the couple had been separated for six years. He later dated a girl named Tracy with whom he welcomed son Gage. 

Binzer started a relationship with Jasmine Lennard in 2010 and the pair share son Phoenix. Their relationship ended after his arrest in 2012. 

Loopy City’s supervisor informed Individuals, ‘All of us tried, however in the end all of us failed, or Shifty would nonetheless be right here.’ The singer was pictured in April of 2004 

Loopy City’s Shifty Shellshock – who battled with substance abuse – died Monday on the age of 49 (Pictured within the video for 2000 hit Butterfly)

Shellshock, whose full identify was Seth Binzer, died as results of a mix of pharmaceuticals and avenue bought medication’

Final June, a police mugshot of Binzer went viral after the star was seen wanting utterly unrecognizable from his days the band. 

Binzer was arrested in Myrle Seaside, South Carolina, for driving beneath the affect of alcohol in April 2023. 

He seemed worlds away from his days as a fresh-faced punk rocker as he stood for his mugshot after failing a sobriety check. 

As soon as recognized for his boyish beauty and edgy aesthetic, Binzer appeared drawn and scruffy within the picture. 

Whereas his well-known labrette piercing nonetheless stays, his face has been reworked with sprawling tattoos over time.

A police report obtained by TMZ in April of 2023 said native police pulled over Binzer after he was noticed swerving out and in of lanes in a black SUV.

Binzer, whose battle with dependancy has been properly documented, reportedly appeared torpid and was slurring his phrases earlier than failing a sobriety check. 

The incident got here only a week after Binzer and his Loopy City bandmate Bobby Reeves have been concerned in a fistfight with each other following a live performance in Myrtle Seaside. 

Seth in an Instagram submit from January 

Again in 2012, Seth was admitted to hospital after dropping consciousness and had been in a coma earlier than being launched (Pictured in 2003) 

Tributes from followers have poured in as they take to X to share their disappointment after the announcement of his sudden passing

 The row between the musicians sprouted from ire that the group’s lead singer Shellshock was not current till the tip of the present, TMZ reported on the time. 

Co-vocalist Bobby sang in his place, delivering a efficiency stuffed with gaffes and offended phrases for Binzer, as seen in a clip posted by a TikTok consumer.

Binzer ultimately made his method to the live performance, and was seen within the social media clip participating in a heated dialogue with Bobby, who was later seen sporting a black eye.

In a clip printed by TMZ, the band members have been seen backstage arguing over cash and repeatedly getting bodily with each other, with Bobby making threats towards members of Binzer’s household.

‘I believe you are a b**** a** motherf*****, homeboy,’ Bobby informed Binzer within the clip.

The alternate was lastly damaged up after Bobby hit Binzer and the pair have been on the bottom scuffling.

Insiders with the band informed the outlet that the alternate was a ‘combat between brothers,’ and that the pair had since reconciled.

Bobby confirmed as such in a clip he posted to Instagram, displaying off his black eye within the wake of the battle. 

In his last Instagram video he confirmed Loopy City and Black Oxygen have been releasing a brand new model of Butterfly 

He stated within the video: ‘My good buddies listed below are doing a canopy of Butterfly that’s recent and nonetheless traditional. It’ll particular. It has been over 20 years since we launched it so it should be a brand new model of Butterfly for a brand new era’

Seth and Epic Mazur (R) performing on the Nova Rock 2014 Competition in Nickelsdorf, Austria

Binzer first met co-frontman Bret Mazur, in 1992, and so they first glided by the identify Brimstone Sluggers (pictured at Obtain Competition in 2015)

Binzer pictured along with his spouse Melissa Clark at Avalon in Hollywood in 2003. The pair married in 2002 and share one son collectively. She filed for divorce in 2011 however the couple had already been separated for six years 

‘Me and Shifty acquired into somewhat scuffle however its all good, we’re brothers,’ he stated. ‘Love you all, love you Shifty too.’ 

Again in 2012, Binzer apologized to his family and friends for the embarrassment he brought on them after he was sentenced for possessing medication and attacking his girlfriend.

He was sentenced to a few years probation after getting into a no contest plea to each counts in courtroom.

In his assertion he informed TMZ: ‘I want to sincerely apologize to the events concerned. I really feel very dangerous for many who I’ve offended and people who have endured this example.’

His consultant additionally waded in, saying: ‘Seth has utterly modified his life round and has checked right into a extremely regarded drug and alcohol remedy middle the place he shall be working with them to restructure his life over the subsequent 2 years.’

He was initially arrested in February 2012 when a Los Angeles store worker noticed him combating along with his girlfriend and referred to as police. After they arrived and he was searched, authorities discovered he was carrying cocaine.

Binzer first met co-frontman Bret Mazur, in 1992, and so they first glided by the identify Brimstone Sluggers.

In 1999, they shaped Loopy City, and a 12 months later they have been attributable to tour as a part of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s Ozzfest, however Binzer was arrested after he threw a chair out a window whereas intoxicated.

In 2023, Binzer and his Loopy City bandmate Bobby Reeves (let) have been concerned in a fistfight with each other following a live performance in Myrtle Seaside 

Reeves (pictured) confirmed the combat such in a clip he posted to Instagram, displaying off his black eye within the wake of the battle

CrazyTown rocketed to fame following the discharge of their 1999 album The Present of Recreation (pictured)

Launched in 2000, noughties traditional Butterfly topped the Billboard Scorching 100 for 2 weeks and was primary in a number of different nations together with Austria, Denmark, and Norway.

It samples Fairly Little Ditty from the Purple Scorching Chili Peppers’ 1989 album Mom’s Milk, so the group are credited as songwriters.

Their debut album, The Present of Recreation, bought greater than 1.5 million copies.

Nevertheless, after their 2002 follow-up Darkhorse was a flop, they parted methods.

They reformed in 2007 and have been again on stage in 2009. Their third album, The Brimstone Sluggers, adopted in 2015.

In January 2017, Mazur – who was nicknamed Epic – introduced his departure from the band, with Rick Dixon, Nick Diiorio and Kevin Kapler additionally quitting that April. 

Binzer then added an ‘X’ subsequent to the band’s identify, as a result of it’s ‘utilized by gangs to symbolise a territory that has simply been gained’.

In November 2019, Loopy City’s tour van crashed right into a moose in Ontario, Canada, with members, together with Binzer, handled for bruises and cuts on the hospital.

Loopy City – Binzer, DJ Rick One and Mark White – final toured in 2023 with Hed PE, the exhibits went forward regardless of the aforementioned bloody combat Binzer was concerned in. 

Printz Board of Black Eyed Peas and Seth in 2005 

File producer Paul Oakenfold and Shifty throughout Z100’s Jingle Ball 2002 – Backstage at Madison Sq. Backyard in 2002

Binzer additionally had a solo profession and joined forces with British producer and musician Paul Oakenfold to produce the vocals for his 2002 hit Starry Eyed Shock.

His debut solo album, Completely satisfied Love Sick, was launched in 2004. He additionally shaped Shifty and The Massive Pictures in 2010.

Binzer was usually in hassle with the regulation, with crimes together with tried housebreaking and promoting and utilizing leisure medication. 

Binzer was in a relationship with Jasmine Lennard in 2010, however police have been referred to as to a home disturbance between the pair the next 12 months.

In 2022, he began romancing his childhood buddy, Punky Brewster actress Soleil Moon Frye, 47, when he was arrested for driving beneath the affect in Los Angeles.

Tributes from followers poured in on X, previously Twitter, after the announcement of his sudden passing. 

They shared sentiments corresponding to ‘Rip shifty shellshock;’ ‘RIP to Shifty Shellshock of Loopy City. I hope he discovered peace;’ and ‘Slide Alongside Facet by Shifty Shellshock was all the time on my playlist as a child.’

Different memorials learn: ‘RIP Shifty Shellshock from Loopy City. There’s no denying Butterfly was an absolute banger’; and ‘deeply saddened by the information that Loopy City’s Shifty Shellshock handed away. Butterfly is, unironically, considered one of my all-time favourite songs.’