Saw Nevermore open up for Mercyful Fate on their last tour for "9", here in Tampa, (actually St. Pete). Was hooked on Nevermore from that day on, loved their music. Really sad. Just results of an unhealthy lifestyle, it'll catch up to you, eventually. I know all too well.
I highly recommend their Voyager DVD. Killer live shred-fest, with Chris Broderick joining on that tour.