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Former To/Die/For drummer Santtu Lonka has died

Former To/Die/For drummer Santtu Lonka has died

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 27, 2020 | News, Sad News

  Former To/Die/For drummer Santtu Lonka has passed away. No cause of death has been revealed at this time. The band confirmed the news on their social media with the following statement:   “Sad day today. To/Die/For drummer Santtu Lonka passed away. Santtu...
Former Death/Cynic drummer Sean Reinert has passed away

Former Death/Cynic drummer Sean Reinert has passed away

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 25, 2020 | News, Sad News

We are saddened to hear the loss of another legendary drummer. Sean Reinert, the co-founder of Cynic, has passed away. He was only 48-years-old. Blabbermouth reports, he was found unresponsive at his California home last night (24th). No cause of death has been...
Former Nile/Divine Heresy bassist Joseph Payne has died

Former Nile/Divine Heresy bassist Joseph Payne has died

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 25, 2020 | News, Sad News

We are saddened to report, former Nile and Divine Heresy bassist Joseph Payne has died. He was only 35 years old. No cause of death has been released to the public. The news of his passing was confirmed by his former Divine Heresy bandmate, guitarist Dino Cazares...
Ray Burton, father of the late Metallica bassist, Cliff Burton, has died

Ray Burton, father of the late Metallica bassist, Cliff Burton, has died

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 19, 2020 | News, Sad News

We are deeply saddened to report, Ray Burton, the father of the late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton, has passed away. Burton’s death was confirmed by his daughter/Cliff’s sister, Connie, who shared the news via social media, revealing he died on Wednesday....
Black Breath bassist Elijah Nelson has passed away

Black Breath bassist Elijah Nelson has passed away

by Chris Annunziata | Dec 30, 2019 | News, Sad News

In some rather sad news, Black Breath bassist Elijah Nelson has passed away this weekend. The cause of death hasn’t been revealed but Nelson was only 40-years-old. The Seattle death metal group’s most recent album is 2015’s Slaves Beyond Death. ...
Former David Lee Roth guitarist Bart Walsh dead at 56

Former David Lee Roth guitarist Bart Walsh dead at 56

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 5, 2019 | News, Sad News

Former David Lee Roth guitarist Bart Walsh has passed away. The 56-year-old died of natural causes/gastrointestinal bleed and dehydration on Saturday (2nd). Bart was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. John Corabi (Ex-Motley Crue/Dead...
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Video Premiere: Ancient Thrones – “A Turning Point” Guitar Playthrough
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