by Zach Shaw | Dec 2, 2010 | In Memoriam
Former Saint Vitus drummer Armando Acosta passed away on Thanksgiving Day (November 25). He was 58 years old. Saint Vitus has released the following statement to Blabbermouth regarding the passing of their former member: “It is with great regret that we announce...
by Bram Teitelman | Nov 8, 2010 | In Memoriam
As Metal Insider mentioned earlier today, Nicci DeSoto (Nicci D.), frontwoman of No Label Needed finalist Falling To Pieces, perished in a motorcycle accident over the weekend. While the band is obviously coming to terms with their tragic loss, they’re also...
by Bram Teitelman | Nov 8, 2010 | In Memoriam, No Label Needed
Metal Insider is sad to report Falling To Pieces’ frontwoman, Nicci DeSoto (Nicci D.), perished in a motorcycle accident over the weekend. The Bay Area band had been a finalist in the No Label Needed contest and series. Falling to Pieces had formed in 2004, and...
by Zach Shaw | Nov 3, 2010 | In Memoriam
Former guitarist and founding member of Mushroomhead John E. Sekula, a.k.a. JJ Righteous, reportedly passed away this past Thursday (October 28). He was 41 years old. Visitation is being held today (November 3) from 5 to 8 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at the...
by Zach Shaw | Oct 6, 2010 | In Memoriam
The Associated Press is reporting that Stefan Alois Lee, frontman of Swiss rock band Gotthard, was killed in a vehicle crash yesterday afternoon (Tuesday) on the Nevada interstate. According to authorities, Lee and eight other motorcyclists were pulled over by the...
by Zach Shaw | Aug 2, 2010 | In Memoriam
In a terrible tragedy, Early Graves/ex-Apiary vocalist Mahk Daniels was killed in a van accident early this morning. South Oregon’s Mail Tribune has been providing updates on the situation. Early Graves and The Funeral Pyre were en route to a show in Reno, Nevada when...