There's sad news to report as After the Burial guitarist Justin Lowe was found dead in Wisconsin Tuesday night ... included the staging of a friend's death and allegations of drugs, abuse ...

The tragic news of After The Burial guitarist Justin Lowe's death came as a shock ... near a bridge in Somerset, Wisconsin and that the cause of death was consistent with a fall.

Authorities state that cause of death is consistent with a fall. Lowe was only 32-years-old. Our thoughts go out to Justin's friends and family in this difficult time. Update: With the news ...