New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- Tomas Lindberg, the influential frontman of Swedish metal band At the Gates, has died at the age of 52. The news was confirmed today by Swedish national broadcaster SVT, citing a statement from Lindberg's family.

Lindberg had publicly revealed in recent months that he was battling adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer affecting the mouth and palate. In a heartfelt message shared by the band earlier this year, he detailed his health struggles and the impact the illness had on his life and music.

"Hello everyone. I guess some of you may have been wondering why it has been so silent on the At the Gates front lately. Well, in December 2023, I was diagnosed with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (a canc...