Rob Mcallister, former guitarist in Iron Chic and Capital, passed away last week on Jan. 9, 2016. Mcallister is survived by his partner Marisa and daughter Ramona. The McAllister Family Memorial Fund has been started to crowdfund support for his family following their loss.
Teenage Bottlerocket drummer Brandon Carlisle died on Sunday Nov. 8 after falling into a coma earlier last week. As noted in a tribute written by Red Scare Industries, who released the band's early work, "He enjoyed exploring the backroads of the Front Range on his motorcycle, was an avid fisherman, an Astros … Read more
Razorcake writer Chris Pepus tragically passed away in early June after taking his own life. Pepus was best known for advocating for social and economic justice through his writing, and more recently left his job as an film archivist when he discovered that the university he was working for was … Read more
Brian Goble, also known as "Wimpy," passed away at the age of 57 after suffering a heart attack earlier this week. Goble has played in such punk bands as The Skulls, The Subhumans (Canada), and D.O.A. Former bandmade Joe Keithley of D.O.A. has contributed a eulogy to Goble, included in … Read more
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Surviving Black Tusk membres have issued a statement on behalf of the passing of bassist Jonathan Athon, as well as initiated a memorial fund. Their statement reads as follows: Read more We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the overwhelming amount of support received in the … Read more
Tommy Ramone, born as Erdelyi Tamas, has died in his home in Queens, NY following treatment for bile duct cancer. He was 62 years old. The Hungarian born drummer played on the Ramones first three records: Ramones, Leave Home, and Rocket to Russia, spanning 1976-1977. Tommy also produced the Ramones' Too Tought To Die … Read more
Dave Gregg, formerly of D.O.A. and Real McKenzies, has passed away at age 54. Gregg played with Vancouver, BC punks D.O.A. on their Something Better Change and Hardcore '81 albums and left the group in 1988. He later played with Fat Wreck Chords group Real McKenzies from 2005-2011. Read more … Read more
Dave Brockie of GWAR, also known as Oderus Urungus, was found dead inside his Richmond, VA home last week. The cause of dead remains undetermined, with the family awaiting toxicology results that may take weeks. Borckie was 50 years old. GWAR also lost guitarist Cory Smoot in 2011. The band … Read more
The Stooges drummer, Scott Asheton, has passed away due to illness at the age of 64. Asheton's brother, Ron, who also played with the Stooges passed in 2009. Scott Asheton last played with The Stooges on June 11, 2011 and recorded on 2013's Ready to Die. Terry Mullins hs been … Read more
Bob Casale of Devo passed away earlier this week of sudden heart failure at the age of 61. Bob and his brother Gerald Casale with founding members of the group along with brothers Mark and Bob Mothersbaugh, playing guitar with the group including last year's tour. It's been a hard … Read more
Century Media co-owner Oliver Withöft, 49, passed away on Jan. 20, 2014 after battling illness. Withöft was born in Germany in 1964 and partnered with Rober Kampf in founding Century Media 25 years ago. He is survived by his wife and three daughters. Read more
Travis Jackson, founder of Windian Records and drummer of The Points, was killed in a work accident on Jan. 15. The Washington, DC label has released work from Heavy Times, Bizarros, and Personal and the Pizzas, in addition to many more. Jackson is survived by his wife and 1-year old … Read more
Rolling Stone is reporting that veteran rock artist Lou Reed has died. The cause is as yet unknown but Reed has reportedly been ill since undergoing a liver transplant in May. The influential songwriter was famous for his work with the Velvet Underground as well as his solo work. He … Read more
Pogues and Radiators from Space guitarist Philip Chevron passed away this morning after battling neck and throat cancer. He was first diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2007 and it returned earlier this year. The Pogues offered the following statement via facebook: After a long illness we are sorry to inform … Read more
The drummer for New Orleans' EyeHateGod, Joseph M. LaCaze, passed away last week on August 23 due to respirator failure. He had long suffered from asthma as well. In addition to EyeHateGod, LaCaze also performed in several solo experimental electronics bands, Mystick Krewe of Clearlight, and Outlaw Order and recently wrapped … Read more
Alan Myers, who drummer for DEVO from 1976-1986, has passed away after a battle with cancer. Among other releases, Myers placed on the band's successful Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! Gerald Casale of DEVO offered the following statement: In praise of Alan Myers, the most incredible … Read more
Former Ramones artistic director Arturo Vega passed away last week. Vega, who designed the Ramones emblem, was born in Mexico and lived near CBGB early in the Ramones career. In later years, he was a preeminent Ramones archivist. Read more Soure: punknews.org Read more
Longtime Slayer guitarist and songwriter Jeff Hanneman passed away on Thursday from liver failure. Hanneman, 49, had not toured with the group since early 2011 when he contracted necrotizing fasciitis, a disease that eats away at tissue. It was most likely caused by a spider bite. Gary Holt of Exodus … Read more
Fat Wreck is reporting that No Use For A Name's, Tony Sly, has passed away. The label released the following statement: It is with great sorrow that we must say goodbye to Tony Sly of No Use For A Name. We received a call earlier today of his passing, and … Read more
J. Matias Aaltonen of Bird from the Abyss passed on May 8, 2012 due to an overdose on medication. His label, Haute Magie, has announced a tribute in form of a memorial edition of his self-titled double cassette originally released in 2011. The label is also remastering select tracks for … Read more
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