Vixen guitarist Jan Kuehnemund dies

by | Oct 11, 2013 | In Memoriam

Jan Kuehnemund, the guitarist of all-female hair metal band Vixen, died yesterday at the age of 51. She had been battling cancer. The band revealed their loss earlier today via Facebook: It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Vixen founder...

Sourvein bassist Mike Boone dies

by | Oct 10, 2013 | In Memoriam

Last Saturday (5), North Carolina sludge band Sourvein played a sold-out set at Brooklyn’s Saint Vitus. Sadly, that turned out to be the last show for bassist Mike Boone, who died in his sleep at a friend’s house following the show. Details are scarce, but...

Former Heathen bassist Jon Torres has passed away

by | Sep 4, 2013 | In Memoriam

Jon Torres, former bassist for Heathen, has died, according to multiple sources. No official statements have been made regarding cause of death, but The Gauntlet says information is surfacing alleging he died Monday (2) of heart failure. Torres left Heathen in 2011....

Eyehategod drummer Joey LaCaze passes

by | Aug 24, 2013 | In Memoriam

According to multiple reports, Eyehategod drummer Joey LaCaze died yesterday. While no official statement has been released by the band yet, musicians and friends of his are weighing in, with one friend saying that the cause of death was cancer. Having just wrapped up...

Blue Öyster Cult Founder Allen Lanier Passes Away

by | Aug 15, 2013 | In Memoriam

Allen Lanier, former guitarist and keyboardist of Blue Öyster Cult, has passed away due to complications from C.O.P.D. (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Lanier, who was one of the founding members of Blue Oyster Cult, was 66 years old. Blue Öyster Cult...

Channel Zero drummer dies unexpectedly

by | Aug 13, 2013 | In Memoriam

The drummer for Belgian metal outfit Channel Zero has passed away unexpectedly, according to a statement released by the  band. Drummer Phil Baheux was 45. While the cause of death is publicly unknown at this point, it was apparently very sudden. The band’s...