Shifty Shellshock’s Cause of Death Revealed by Manager: Report

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Seth Binzer, aka Shifty Shellshock’s, struggle with addiction is what ultimately caused his death, according to his manager Howie Hubberman.

“Seth Binzer, after battling addiction and the early success of Crazy Town with ‘Butterfly,’ has never been able to deal with his addictions more successfully,” Hubberman told PEOPLE magazine. “We all tried, but in the end we all failed, otherwise Shifty would still be here.” »

Binzer was found dead at his Los Angeles home on June 24, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The agency’s official cause of death has not been released.

However, Hubberman revealed to the outlet what he believes to be the cause.

“The cause of death was a combination of prescription medication and drugs purchased on the street,” he said. “Shifty was a friend and really wanted treatment. Unfortunately, no one had the tools to do this, including me. »

In the 1990s, Binzer and Bret “Epic” Mazur formed the rap-rock group Crazy Town. Their early 2000s hit “Butterfly” propelled them to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States in 2001. The group disbanded in 2003, shortly after the release of their album “Darkhorse.”

The band reformed in 2007. In 2015, they released their third album “The Brimstone Sluggers”. Two years later, Mazur left the band and Binzer renamed them Crazy Town X.

Binzer has always been very open about his struggles with addiction.

He appeared in two seasons of the VH1 reality series “Celebrity Rehab.” He then appeared on the next show “Sober House” for two seasons as well.

After Binzer’s death, Mazur took to Facebook to write a heartfelt note about his former bandmate.

“As the other half of Crazy Town, Seth’s incredible talent and larger-than-life personality left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him and the music we created together,” he wrote.

Mazur also discussed Binzer’s “challenges to stay sober throughout his life” he called it “a battle he continually fought privately and publicly.”

“Despite the difficulties, he brought immense joy and energy to the lives of those around him. I wish with all my heart that his story had ended differently, but we find comfort in the hope that Seth has finally found the peace he has been so desperately seeking all these years. »

“Seth will be missed more than words can express. His spirit will live on in the music we created and in the hearts of those who loved him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this incredibly difficult time,” Mazur said toward the end of his message.

Binzer is survived by his three children Halo, Gage and Phoenix.