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Saved By Grace frontman dies

Posted in Obituaries on July 28, 2010

Josh Broadhead, vocalist for defunct Kansas City, MO metalcore band Saved By Grace has reportedly passed away. Though details remain unclear, Broadhead apparently hanged himself on Monday. He was twenty-nine years old. The group had been active from roughly 1999 through 2002, before calling it quits in late-2003. Members of the band also did time in bands such as Hopesfall and Eighteen Visions. Prior to breaking up, Saved By Grace released a split with The Esoteric and a full-length with Recorse Records (Winds Of Plague, Love Is Red).

R.I.P. Todd Sampson of M.I.A. (1964-2010)

Posted in Obituaries on July 27, 2010

Todd Sampson, who helped found MIA in 1980, has passed away reports Las Vegas Weekly. He died early Sunday morning at age 46 after being helped offstage toward the end of an M.I.A. show at the Black Door. The cause is unknown. His close friend Rob Ruckus described the sad … Read more

R.I.P. Big Star Bassist Andy Hummel

Posted in Obituaries on July 20, 2010

Just four months after the death of Big Star front man Alex Chilton, the legendary power pop band's original bassist, Andy Hummel, has passed away. Hummel died yesterday, July 19, after fighting cancer for two years, according to a MTV report. He was 59. Hummel contributed to Big Star's essential … Read more

Kinks Bassist Dies

Posted in Obituaries on July 1, 2010

The BBC reports that Pete Quaife, founding bassist for the Kinks, has died. No cause of death has yet been revealed, but according to the BBC, Quaife had been undergoing kidney dialysis for years. He was 66. Quaife was an original member of the Kinks, playing with the band when … Read more

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R.I.P. Rammellzee

Posted in Obituaries on July 1, 2010

Yesterday, Fab 5 Freddy revealed on his Twitter that art-rap pioneer Rammellzee had died. Today, Stuart Argabright, Rammellzee's collaborator in Death Comet Crew, confirms that sad news. He was 50 years old. A legendary graffitti artist, fashion designer, and rapper, Rammellzee remains best known for "Beat Bop", his 1983 single … Read more

Ronnie James Dio Dead At 67

Posted in Obituaries on May 17, 2010

After an initial bout of rumors and speculation proved to be false, Ronnie James Dio (Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, etc.) has in fact now passed away. He passed this morning, May 16th, at 7:45am, reportedly due to stomach cancer. The news was confirmed by his wife Wendy Dio, who … Read more

Bloodlined Calligraphy bassist passes away

Posted in Obituaries on April 21, 2010

Eric Cargile, bass player for Michigan metal band Bloodlined Calligraphy, has passed away. The group has issued the following statement: "Yesterday, Tuesday, April 20th, Eric Cargile passed away in his sleep. We don't know how this happened, all we do know is that a loss of this magnitude cannot be … Read more

Keith "Guru" Elam: July 17, 1966 April 20, 2010

Posted in Obituaries on April 20, 2010

Just over a month since undergoing surgery following a heart attack, Gang Starr MC Guru (born Keith Elam) has died at age 43. According to a statement, Guru died of cancer-related causes on Monday after a long fight with the disease. Guru’s longtime collaborator and partner Solar mourns his loss … Read more

Malcolm Mclaren's Family Makes Request

Posted in Obituaries on April 20, 2010

The family of infamous punk impresario Malcolm McLaren have asked mourners to observe a "minute of mayhem" before his funeral. Joseph Corré, the son of McLaren and fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, requested that fans play a minute of loud raucous music at noon on April 22nd "in celebration of Malcolm's … Read more

Devon Clifford, You Say Party! We Say Die! Drummer, Dies

Posted in Obituaries on April 18, 2010

You Say Party! We Say Die! drummer Devon Clifford collapsed onstage during a Friday night concert in Vancouver and passed away early Sunday morning. After Clifford fell during the concert, lead singer Becky Ninkovic asked audience members to call 911, and soon after midnight paramedics arrived and Clifford was rushed … Read more

Peter Steele R.I.P.

Posted in Obituaries on April 15, 2010

MTV reports that Peter Steele, frontman for long-running Brooklyn goth-metal overlords Type O Negative. He Also lead NYC hardcore thrash metal band Carnivore. has died of heart failure. He was 48. Read more

Malcolm Mclaren R.I.P. 1946 - 2010

Posted in Obituaries on April 9, 2010

The legendary and controversial Malcom McLaren has passed away, reports the Independent. The former manager of the Sex Pistols and had been battling cancer for some time. His condition recently deteriorated rapidly and he died this morning in New York. He had been suffering from cancer for some time, but … Read more

Troy Young (R.I.P.)

Posted in Obituaries on December 15, 2009

Troy Young, one-time drummer for Spines and Spylacopa session drummer, was found dead in his New York apartment from a gun shot this past weekend.  Young was twenty-nine years old. Source: New York Post Read more

Matt Arluck (R.I.P.)

Posted in Obituaries on November 30, 2009

Sweet Cobra guitarist Matt Arluck passed away aftear losing a long battle with cancer.  Arluck was also a member of the short-lived, underrated hardcore outfit Stabbed by Words. Our sympathies go out to his family and friends. Read more

Legendary Danzig/Social Distortion Drummer Chuck Biscuits Loses Battle With Throat Cancer

Posted in Obituaries on October 29, 2009

James Greene Jr., a freelance music writer from New York has reported that drummer Chuck Biscuits has died, losing his battle with cancer on October 24th, 2009 . Greene recieved an e-mail from an anonymous family member this morning stating “In response to the inquires, thank you for all the … Read more

Richard McInally (R.I.P.)

Posted in Obituaries on October 10, 2009

Richard McInally, best known as Chard, has reportedly passed away.  Chard was a founding member of Cleveland hardcore legends Nine Shocks Terror as well as a member of H-100's and Gag Reflex.  McInally passed away as a result of injuries sustained in a train accident. Source: The News-Herald Read more

Chris Puma (R.I.P.)

Posted in Obituaries on October 2, 2009

Original Candiria guitarist and co-founding member Chris Puma passed away last week.  Puma played with the group from 1992 through 1997, including recording on the band's first two releases - Deep in the Mental and Surrealistic Madness.  The band issued the following statement concerning the loss of their former bandmate: … Read more

Brian Redman (R.I.P.)

Posted in Obituaries on September 28, 2009

Former bassist for 3 Inches of Blood, Brian Redman passed away after being involved in a motor vehicle accident in Tacoma, WA.  Redman served as bassist for the Canadian metal band for two years. Read more

DJ Grand Master Roc Raida (R.I.P.)

Posted in Obituaries on September 22, 2009

Legendary DJ, producer, and member of The X-Men/The X-Ecutioners, Anthony Williams (known as DJ Grand Master Roc Raida) passed away on September 19th. Williams died of complications from a mixed-martial arts accident. He was thirty-seven years old. The family of William issued the following statement: Anthony Williams [professionally known] to … Read more

Mary Travers (R.I.P.)

Posted in Obituaries on September 17, 2009

Mary Travers - one part of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary - passed away on Wednesday after long battle with leukemia.  Travers was originally diagnosed with leukemia in 2004, and had undergone a successful bone marrow transplant procedure in 2006. She was seven-two years old. Read more