Metal Anarchy

Screaming Trees bassist Van Conner has sadly passed away at the age of 55. The news was confirmed by his brother/bandmate Gary Lee Conner:

“Van Conner bassist and song writer of Screaming Trees died last night of an extended illness at 55 It was pneumonia that got him in the end. He was one of the closest friends I ever had and I loved him immensely. I will miss him forever and ever and ever…”