Machine Gun Kelly has released a powerful tribute song titled your name forever, dedicated to his late friend Luke “The Dingo” Trembath, who passed away recently at age 38.
The heartfelt track, released on March 18, 2025, features a star-studded lineup of musicians who were also close to Trembath, including M. Shadows and Synyster Gates of Avenged Sevenfold, Oli Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon, and Mod Sun.
A Visual Tribute Featuring Royyal Dog’s Mural
The Sam Cahill-directed music video captures MGK performing on a Hollywood Hills rooftop in front of a striking larger-than-life mural of Trembath created by acclaimed artist Royyal Dog.
The emotional footage combines performance scenes with clips of the late snowboarder’s exuberant personality, showcasing his impact on MGK and their friend circle.
Throughout the video, MGK performs against the backdrop of the massive portrait, which serves as a powerful visual representation of Trembath’s enduring memory.
The footage also includes scenes from a memorial gathering where friends dressed in black released doves in his honour.
Raw Lyrics Exploring Loss and Regret
The song’s lyrics delve deeply into MGK’s grief, addressing unresolved feelings and the shock of unexpected loss.
In the opening verse, he reflects on their last interactions: “I never thought the last time I’d seen you would be the last time I’d seen you / I hopped on the bike that you gave me the day I rode to nowhere, hoping that I’d reach you.”
MGK also expresses regret over their final argument: “The last argument that we had, I said things I shouldn’t have / I hurt you and I didn’t mean to.”
The chorus poses existential questions about mortality with lines asking: “Tell me, did you know it was time to say goodbye? / Tell me, did the Heaven’s align where angels fly?”
Australian Snowboarder Who Left His Mark
Luke “The Dingo” Trembath was an Australian snowboarder and media personality known for his vibrant presence in the extreme sports world.
At 14, his family relocated to the United States so he could train with the U.S. team, and he became a professional snowboarder by 17.
Beyond his athletic career, Trembath co-founded Grenade Gloves, a snowboard accessory brand, with fellow snowboarder Danny Kass, and co-hosted the UNLEASHED podcast.
Monster Energy confirmed his passing on February 28, though no cause of death has been revealed.
Our Dingo
— Monster Energy (@MonsterEnergy) February 28, 2025
Our Monster family is heartbroken today and we honor the legendary Luke “The Dingo” Trembath. His unparalleled passion and energy were infectious, lighting up everything he touched. We’ll forever remember his iconic laugh, his love for racing suits, and his genuine… pic.twitter.com/jJBGguYQBC
Heartfelt Tributes Pour In From MGK
In an emotional Instagram post accompanying the song release, MGK wrote: “i’ma miss you brother. I hope this song honors your epic legacy. none of this will be the same without you.”
In an earlier post, he shared more about their friendship: “crazy…i didn’t even cry this hard when my dad died. i’ve lost a lot of friends, but i’ve never lost a brother. we’ll never get another Dingo on this planet. a true rockstar without ever needing to make a song, the most loyal, loud, charismatic, funny, and annoying human i’ve ever had the honor of knowing.”
The rapper-turned-rocker also reflected on the bittersweet timing of Trembath’s passing as he awaits the birth of his first child with ex-Megan Fox, imagining Dingo’s spirit watching over his newborn.
A Legacy That Lives On
MGK’s loss is deeply personal, but his message is universal: grief doesn’t fade, but love remains.
Your Name Forever cements The Dingo’s legacy, not just in the hearts of his closest friends, but in the echoes of a song that will live on.
Now streaming on all major platforms, this is more than a tribute—it’s a reminder that some names never fade.
