Erik Wunder, the creative force behind the Colorado black metal band Cobalt and the gothic folk-rock project Man's Gin, has died at the age of 42. Wunder was a multi-instrumentalist and the primary songwriter for both groups. Cobalt, known for its experimental and often controversial approach to black metal, garnered critical acclaim over its career. Man's Gin showcased Wunder's talents in a different vein, exploring darker folk and rock themes. Wunder's death marks a significant loss to the metal and experimental music scenes.