by Bram Teitelman | Jan 13, 2014 | Crime, News, Sad News
Thai black metal band Surrender of Divinity might not be a household name in America, but they’re certainly in the news, and for all the worst reasons. According to the Bangkok Post, frontman Samong Traisattha was stabbed to death last Wednesday (8), in his...
by Zach Shaw | Nov 15, 2013 | Sad News
Scott Putesky played a major role in the Florida goth rock scene since the early 90’s. However, most fans likely know him as Daisy Berkowitz, the original guitarist of Marilyn Manson and The Spooky Kids. And unfortunately, it appears that Putesky has been in the midst...
by Metal Insider | Sep 30, 2013 | Sad News
Great White’s first bassist, Lorne Black, passed away Friday. The cause of death has yet to be announced. Members from the band paid tribute to him over the weekend, according to Classic Rock Magazine. Former frontman Jack Russell, who is touring as Jack...
by Zach Shaw | Sep 25, 2013 | Sad News, Updates
Three members of Sylosis were reportedly hospitalized following an RV accident last night. While details are still developing, the accident has supposedly lead to Sylosis dropping off of their tour with Trivium, DevilDriver and After The Burial. Though an official...
by Bram Teitelman | Apr 25, 2013 | Sad News, Touring
It hasn’t been an easy tour for Jeff Loomis, and it just got worse. On April 22nd, as he and his band were set to take the stage in Corpus Christi TX, he found out his father had passed away. As a result, he’s taken some time off from the Soilwork tour,...
by Bram Teitelman | Apr 24, 2013 | Sad News
Last Friday (19) was a sad day for everyone in the Crashdiet family. In Nottingham at club Rock City, the band’s manager, Michael Sunden, apparently tripped down some steps, hit his head on a brick wall, and died. Sunden was only 45. No foul play is suspected....