Former Senses Fail Guitarist Zack Roach Has Passed Away

Former guitarist and bassist Senses Fail member Zack Roach has passed away unexpectedly, according to statements from his family and loved ones.

Roach was best known for his time with Senses Fail between 2009 and 2016, where he contributed guitar and backing vocals during the Renacer and Pull the Thorns From Your Heart eras. He also briefly handled bass duties during his tenure with the band.

He was also involved in projects including Spirit of the Stairs and Team Tremolo throughout his career.

Senses Fail vocalist Buddy Nielsen (James “Buddy” Nielsen) paid tribute to Roach in a video message, reflecting on his impact and legacy.

“Yesterday, Zack Roach, who played guitar for Senses Fail from like 2009 until about 2016, was a part of like ‘Renacer’ era and ‘Pull The Thorns From Your Heart’ — wrote a lot of the songs on those two records — and yeah, he passed away. So super sad, sending love out to his family — he had two children. And you know, just super sad to hear it and send good vibes their way. I think there’s a meal train they’re doing, I’ll post about it if I get any other information for anyone that knew him and loved him.”

Nielsen also shared a written message remembering Roach as one of the most talented and kind individuals he had worked with, highlighting both his humor and personality, and sending condolences to his family and children.

A Meal Train has been set up to support Roach’s family during this time.

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