We are still reeling from the devastating news we brought you last night of the devasting loss of Punk and Metal legend and drummer Reed Mullin of Corrosion of Conformity. While we gather our thoughts to prepare a proper tribute, the entire music world seems to have mobilized an outpouring of love for Reed and support for the C.O.C. family at this time. Here are some remembrances from across the music world right now of the life and times and of Reed.
Reed Mullin
Rest in peace my brother
So sad….. #corrosionofconformity #reedmullin #rip https://t.co/jPC8gBjlYz— HarleyFlanagan (@HarleyFFlanagan) January 28, 2020
R.I.P Reed Mullin. Our thoughts and condolences go out his friends, family and all associates of coccabal https://t.co/yFcrqdZPEi
— Orange Goblin (@OrangeGoblin1) January 28, 2020
I met Reed Mullin only once when COC cruised through Toronto in 1990. Even that brief meeting was memorable & I got a pretty sweet story out of it (that has to do with this exact photo). Always thought COC were the coolest band on the scene and Reed the coolest. RIP Reed Mullin pic.twitter.com/O7ZgGb8T5d
— Danko Jones (@dankojones) January 28, 2020
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R.I.P. Reed Mullin from Corrosion Of Conformity!!!!!!! We got to do a few tours opening up for them and he was always ultra cool to us!!!!! That 1997 tour we did with them, they were sooo heavy live!!! Even back in… https://t.co/rFopqDkteX
— Fu Manchu (@fumanchuband) January 28, 2020
I JUST FOUND OUT WILLIAM REED MULLIN OF CORROSION OF CONFORMITY HAS PASSED AWAY.I PLAYED WITH HIM A FEW YEARS AGO IN EUROPE. ALWAYS CAUGHT COC WHEN THEY PLAYED NYC.DUDE WAS A GREAT UNORTHODOX DRUMMER & A NICE GUY. A TRUE HARDCORE PUNK LEGEND. REST IN PEACE!!!
— DANNY DIABLO (@DannyDiablo) January 28, 2020
R.I.P. to Reed Mullin, an old friend… pic.twitter.com/TWTmumg1Je
— Faith No More (@FaithNoMore) January 28, 2020
I don’t know what to say…
He was my friend & I’ll miss him. This one hurts…
☮️🖤
coccabal @ Nowhere https://t.co/MGhJ5Ff5JG— Mike IX Williams (@MikeIXWilliams) January 28, 2020
Cheers Reed =/
— Devin Townsend (@dvntownsend) January 28, 2020
Rest in Peace Reed. Legendary underground music drummer of the 80’s US hardcore scene. As his band @coccabal crossed over into Metal/Rock (and then back into punk!) he was always crushing it behind the drums. One of the friendliest dudes too. This sucks :/ #reedmullin #coc #rip https://t.co/16DKg8B0n9
— 𝕸𝖎𝖈𝖍𝖆𝖊𝖑 𝕬𝖒𝖔𝖙𝖙 (@Michael_Amott) January 28, 2020
So sad to hear about the passing of Reed Mullin of COC. I was blown away by early COC albums like “Eye For An Eye” and “Animosity” but my whole musical world changed when I heard “Blind”. So many incredible riffs,… https://t.co/lsh3IRulOq
— Brian Fair (@brianshadfall) January 28, 2020
Very sad about Reed. SUPER nice guy, fantastic drummer. MH toured with C.O.C. back in 97 and he was great dude to hang with. Their album Animosity and especially the song “Loss For Words” blew my mind back in the day. Blind will be in heavy rotation tmro. Rest In Peace pic.twitter.com/9WfEveYL0f
— Robb Flynn (@TheGeneralMH) January 28, 2020