by Zach Shaw | Mar 25, 2013 | In Memoriam
It has been revealed that guitarist David Parland, who previously played in Swedish death and black metal groups including Dark Funeral, Necrophobic and Infernal, passed away on March 19. An official cause of death has yet to be revealed. Parland was 42 years old....
by Bram Teitelman | Mar 5, 2013 | In Memoriam, Updates
It’s been a tough month for the coworkers, friends and especially family of Relapse Director of Sales Pat Egan, who passed away a few weeks ago due to complications from pneumonia. However, all of those people can take solace in knowing that they’re doing...
by Bram Teitelman | Mar 4, 2013 | In Memoriam, New Music
As we mentioned on Friday, Pig Destroyer have released a two-song EP from the Phantom Limb sessions, with the proceeds going directly towards the college fund of Pat Egan’s daughter Katie. Beloved by bands, his label, and his friends and family both in and out...
by Bram Teitelman | Mar 1, 2013 | In Memoriam
As Relapse Records and the metal community at large continues to mourn the loss of the label’s director of sales Pat Egan, the compilation that was set up to benefit his family is proving to be successful. Patlapse, a 20-track compilation featuring a large...
by Bram Teitelman | Jan 17, 2013 | In Memoriam
Guitarist Claudio Leo of Cayne and former guitarist of Lacuna Coil has passed away following a struggle with an undisclosed “serious disease.” Leo was 40. Italian site Soundsblog reported that health reasons had kept him from attending the release party of...
by Zach Shaw | Dec 31, 2012 | In Memoriam, Updates
It’s been over a week since Ministry and Rigor Mortis guitarist Mike Scaccia passed away. And the metal community continues to mourn the loss of a truly talented guitarist, including a few of Scaccia’s well-known friends. Earlier this morning, Rigor Mortis singer...