Sad news to report. drummer Aaron Rossi, known for his work with Ministry, Prong, and Shelter has passed away at the age of 44. The announcement came in a post by former Prong bassist Jason Christopher. He leaves behind one an 10-year-old son. No cause of death has been released at this moment (UPDATE: It has been revealed that Aaron died of a sudden and massic heart attack) We send our condolences to his family, especially his son, friends and fans. RIP.

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Born on December 6, 1980, Rossi built a career spanning multiple genres, including heavy metal, industrial metal, and punk rock. He was recognized for his contributions to Ministry’s live and studio recordings, as well as his work with Prong. His drumming was featured on albums such as Power of the Damager (Prong, 2007) and From Beer to Eternity (Ministry, 2013). In 2010, he was part of a Grammy-nominated project with Ministry.

In 2023, Rossi was inducted into the Metal Hall of Fame, acknowledging his impact and contributions to the heavy music community. He also collaborated with artists such as John 5 and Ankla, demonstrating his versatility in both live performances and studio session recordings.

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