Devastating news to the doom metal community at this time, as Rev. Jim Forrester of Foghound, Serpents of Secrecy and Sixty Watt Shaman has passed away at the young age of 43, just passed his birthday earlier this month. Although the circumstances have not been revealed for the cause of death, Rev. Jim had been battling health issues for several years. His wife Tina posted the announcement on social media.Continue reading
Category Archives: Death Notices
Warrel Dane (Sanctuary, Nevermore) Dies At Age 48
Just when we thought 2017 couldn’t take any more legends from us, we’ve learned that vocalist Warrel Dane had a heart attack last night and could not be rescued. Continue reading
Rock And Metal Musicians React To The Passing Of AC/DC Guitarist Malcolm Young
With the news still fresh of the passing of AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young today, rock and metal musicians for all over the world commented on his life, impact on music, and the loss we all feel. Continue reading
Malcolm Young, Guitar Legend And Co-Founder Of AC/DC, Dead At 64
A terrible loss for the music world as co-founding guitarist Malcolm Young of AC/DC has died at age 64. He had been in ill-health since 2013 since he suffered a stroke, and forced to retire from the band, One of the architects of the sound of AC/DC with his riffs and songwriting style, Young has left a mark on rock history we will all feel forever. The band has commented on his passing.Continue reading
American Head Charge Bassist Chad Hanks, Dead At Age 46
Sad news today as American Headcharge bassist and co-founder Chad Hanks has passed away after a bout with kidney and liver failure. He was 46. AHC band members and friends of Hanks remembered him on social media and offered comfort to fans. Continue reading
Original Faith No More Vocalist Chuck Mosley Dead at Age 57
We have some sad news to report today. Original Faith No More vocalist Chuck Mosley has passed away at the age of 57. Continue reading
Marilyn Manson Co-Founder Scott Putesky Dies At Age 49
Scott Mitchell Putesky, co-founder of Marilyn Manson as their original guitarist and chief songwriter died yesterday after a four year battle with colon cancer. A message on Facebook from his former bandmate in Jack Off Jill and close friend Jessica Adams confirmed his passing.Continue reading
Martin Eric Ain, Co-Founder of Celtic Frost, Dead At Age 50
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The metal world lost another great one today as news has come down that Martin Eric Ain, influential musician and composer for two of the most influential bands to exist, Celtic Frost and Hellhammer, has passed away from an apparent heart attack in Switzerland. He was 50 years old. Ain’s close friend Jan Graber reported that Ain’s death was sudden and he had no known illnesses.Continue reading
Tom Petty, American Rock Icon, Dead At Age 66
Tom Petty, part of the fabric of American Rock Music for over forty years died last night at age 66 of a massive heart attack, leaving fans, friends, and family devastated by the sudden news. Petty had just wrapped up his 40th Anniversary tour with his band The Heartbreakers, last week at The Hollywood Bowl, which would fittingly be his final performance ever. Continue reading
Legendary European Booker Bidi van Drongelen Passes Away
Ghost Cult got some devastating news handed down to us late this past weekend as Tilburg based booking agent and scene tastemaker Danny “Bidi” van Drongelen has passed away. He was 47. Continue reading