Screenshot from Axel's blog on the old website, Axel's Rants Entry title: My heart is irreparably broken. Date: October 23, 2012

By now you've all heard the news. I haven't had the energy to write this, and even now, as I do, I weep. If it ends up being even remotely coherent, I'll be astounded. But here goes.

Micke, my love, my husband, my confident, my best friend, my creative partner, my entire world... is gone. This doesn't feel real, every second drags on in this never ending nightmare, my absolute worst-case scenario. I'm still in shock.

Our home is so empty, so quiet. His absence is overwhelming, it is everywhere, it is stifling. Suffocating.

Micke showed me a love I never thought I would find. He never failed to demonstrate how deep his affection for me was, and that it endured just as strongly as the day we met.

Those that knew him, know he was bright, warm, kind and absolutely ridiculous. He found humor in everything and those of you who have been to my live shows know that he frequently shared that humor from behind the drum kit.

It's also no secret to anyone that Micke was hurting. He was always up and down, and although he tried to hide the bad periods from others, the pain overwhelmed him at times and we knew. He didn't like anyone to see that side of him. But we all knew it was there. I only hope that his pain has relented, dissipated, and let his spirit at last be free of it.

I'm going to be honest. I don't know how I will ever live without him. So please, bear with me while I disintegrate.

Part two of blog post, second screenshot:

If you or someone you know is hurting like Micke is... [sic] was, please know that there is help. Kåre has kindly updated the website with a page with mental health resources in several countries. Honestly, I think if Micke could undo what he did, he probably would have the second he saw how distraught we all are in his absence. There are people who love you, who would grieve your loss just ast [sic] deeply. Please reach out to them. There is no shame in asking for help.