Mag Wheel Records has sent the sad news that Alex Soria of legendary Montreal pop punk band, The Nils has passed away.

The label sent us the following:

Details are sketchy right now, but he was hit by a train in the early evening of Monday Dec. 13th. Alex was of course the founder of the legendary Montreal band The Nils, and also played in Los Pados, Black Sox, and Chino. The Nils were big favorites of Bob Mould of Hüsker Dü back in 86'/87'. Their "S/T" CD on NY's Rock Hotel/Profile sold quite well upon its release in 1987.

Our deepest condolences go out to Alex's friends and family