Nicholay Byckoff, best known as drummer in Moscow-based death metal/grindcore outfit Merlin died on July 13th, 2003 after a fatal car incident.



It made 'Brutal Constructor' (2004) Nick Byckoff's final album with Merlin.



Anatoliy "Alchothrone" Boychenko joined Merlin as their new drummer in September 2003.



Nick Byckoff also drummed in Korrozia Metalla, Vandal, Valkyria and Shmely.