by Zach Shaw | Mar 12, 2015 | In Memoriam, News, Updates
It’s been over five months since the sudden death of Wayne Static. The late Static-X frontman’s press team and widow Tera Wray has since spoken out saying the death was not drug related. However, a copy of the official coroner’s report reveals that Static died after...
by Seth Werkheiser | Mar 4, 2015 | In Memoriam, News
In a statement from the band’s Facebook page, it’s been revealed that Broken Hope founding drummer Ryan Stanek has passed away at the age of 42. He leaves behind a wife and four children. Guitarist Jeremy Wagner issued the following statement: “I was...
by Metal Insider | Feb 27, 2015 | In Memoriam, News
Leonard Nimoy, who many knew simply as Mr. Spock from the Star Trek TV and film series died at the age of 83 earlier today (27). Nimoy announced this past year that he suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. His wife, Susan Bay Nimoy confirmed her husband...
by Bram Teitelman | Jan 30, 2015 | In Memoriam, News, Sad News
Metal Insider is sad to hear about the passing of Katherine Ludwig, former editor of Metal Maniacs. She’d been suffering from non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, and a crowdfunding site had been set up to help her battle the disease. Earlier today, the following was posted...
by Seth Werkheiser | Jan 16, 2015 | In Memoriam, News
The iconic Kim Fowley, who co-wrote songs with Kiss and Alice Cooper, passed away yesterday at the age of 75. He’s known for his work with The Runaways, putting together Joan Jett and Lita Ford when they were just teenagers. Fowley had been battling cancer in...
by Bram Teitelman | Nov 17, 2014 | Crime, In Memoriam, News
On Saturday (15), the singer of a Salt Lake City hardcore band was shot and killed outside a venue where he’d just played. Bradley Hancock, 24, was the singer of Close Grip, who was opening for Soul Search at The Core on Saturday. After his younger brother got...