Metal icon Ozzy Osbourne passed away this morning, July 22. His family issued the following statement: It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis
Gary Floyd, singer of The Dicks (and many additional groups), passed away last week at the age of 71 due to congestive heart failure. Jello Biafra, who is commonly associated with The Dicks' primary label, Alternative Tentacles, issued the following statement: Failing health or not, this is still a massive … Read more
Greg Lee, vocalist of ska band Hepcat, passed away last month at the age of 53. Lee suffered a brain aneurysm followed by cardiac arrest on March 17 and passed away on March 19. His partner, currently pregnant is hosting a fundraiser for his memorial and children. Read more h/t: … Read more
Phil Marcade sadly passed away-June the 5th/2023 in Paris. I had the fortunate opportunity to interview Philippe recently. Philippe had a great sense of humour and a warm friendly demeanour. Wherever you may be I hope you are jamming with The Sender's much loved guitarist-Wild Bill Thompson. Your memory lives … Read more
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Best known as bassist for The Smiths, Andy Rourke passed away on Friday at the age of 59. Rourke additionally performed with Sinéad O'Connor and the Pretenders, and was a member of Freebass and D.A.R.K.. Read more An issued statement on Friday reports: ANDREW MICHAEL ROURKE “ANDY ROURKE” Passed away … Read more
Gabe Serbian, the drummer for San Diego's noise-punk act, The Locust, passes away at 44. It’s with heavy hearts that we have to share the passing of Gabe Serbian on April 30th, 2022. This world will miss Gabe as a friend, family member, musician, and artist. He will continue to … Read more
As music fans have already lamented, Taylor Hawkins, drummer of the Foo Fighters, passed away this past week. The band issued a simple, thoughtful statement concerning his passing: The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins. His musical spirit and infectious … Read more
Timothy J. Parker passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021, at the age of 50. Parker, better known as The Gift of Gab, Blackalicious, and Quannum Projects, was diagnosed with kidney failure in 2014 and received a transplant in early 2020. “He was one of the most positive human beings … Read more
World/Inferno Friendship Society have announced the passing of their leader, Jack Terricloth, at the age of 50. We are devastated to say that our guiding spirit, instigator, inciter—the person who, to most of us, lived under the name Jack Terricloth—has left us for the astral plane. We will be working … Read more
Throughout 2021, Kill Rock Stars label is celebrating its 30th anniverssary with a series of classic covers. This week's new take features Badlands of Sweden covering Stereo Total's "Lunatique." In addition to covering a classic song originally released in 1997 on Stero Total's second album, Monokini. Badlands will release Djinn … Read more
Riley Gale, frontman of Power Trip, passed away earlierr this week at the age of 34. The following official statement was released: Dear Power Trip fans worldwide, It is with the greatest of sadness we must announce that our lead singer and brother Riley Gale passed away last night. Riley … Read more
Genesis P-Orridge, known for their work with Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV, passed away last Saturday at the age of 70, two and a half years after being diagnosed with leukemia. NPR reports that P-Orridge is survived by two daughters, Caresse and Genesse P-Orridge. Genesis' partner, Jaqueline 'Lady Jaye' Breyer, … Read more
Andy Gill, a founding member of Gang Of Four, has passed away at age 64 due to a respiratory illness in London. Gill and Gang Of Four are widely recognized for their influential role in the post-punk sound of the 1970s, and he also worked as a producer, collaborating with … Read more
Boston's Somos have announced the upcoming release of its third album, Prison On A Hill, but also tragic news along with the new record. The band's guitarist Phil Haggerty, age 28, passed away this month. Prison On A Hill is yet to release, but the band opened a window pre-release … Read more
Teresa Ryan, known in the punk scene as Lorna Doom of The Germs, passed away last week on Jan. 16 after suffering from cancer. Her family issued the following statement: Teresa Ryan a/k/a Lorna Doom was always a woman of mystery. So much so, that even in her final days … Read more
Pete Shelley, the vocalist/guitarist of the influential Buzzcocks, passed away last week at the age of 63 due to an apparent heart attack. The Buzzcocks formed in 1975 and were known for songs including “Ever Fallen In Love…(With Someone You Shouldn’t’ve),” “What Do I Get?” and “Orgasm Addict.” The band … Read more
One of the world's greatest voices, Aretha Franklin, passed away this morning at the age of 76 due to a battle with pancreatic cancer. Read more
In late March, Caleb Scofield (Old Man Gloom, Zozobra, Cave In) passed away in a car accident. Hydra Head has opened a memorial fund to support his family through the unfortunate situation, simly stating: "This is a tribute to one of our favorite humans and a helping hand extended to … Read more
Grant Hart, one of three co-founders of Hüsker Dü, passed away this morning at the age of 56. Hüsker Dü released albums on SST and Warner Bros, with Hart later releasing material with Nova Mob and as a solo artist. At present, his cause of death is unconfirmed. Pitchfork reports … Read more
As a child, I was fortunate enough to grow up with a father who emphasized the importance of 1980's sci-fi/horror. Unbeknownst to me at the time, I possessed the tacit advantage of having no referential perspective. To me Predator 2 and Weird Science were every bit as import as The … Read more
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