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New Found Glory’s Chad Gilbert Passes Away

New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert has sadly passed away at the age 45. This news comes amid his lengthy battle with cancer. The following statement was issued: “On the morning of September 20th, Chad Everett Gilbert passed away peacefully in his sleep. He left this world surrounded by friends and family and took his…

September 20, 2026

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Disfear Drummer Marcus Andersson Passes Away

Disfear Drummer Marcus Andersson has sadly passed away. His death was related to a lengthy battle with glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer. The band issued a statement: “With profound sadness and grief, we are sharing the news of the untimely passing of our longtime friend and drummer, Marcus Andersson. Marcus fought incredibly hard but…

September 15, 2026

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Dead Boys Guitarist Cheetah Chrome Passes Away

Cheetah Chrome (Dead Boys) has sadly passed away. The guitarist was 71. The band commented: “We are incredibly sad to announce the passing of our beloved friend and bandmate Cheetah Chrome. Cheetah was a true original, an architect of the punk rock movement. A one man hurricane tearing up the musical landscape with his feral…

September 13, 2026

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Gordon “Kaelin” McIntyre (Ex-CDC) Passes Away

Former CDC vocalist Gordon “Kaelin” McIntyre has sadly passed away. The news was confirmed by Kurt Fowles. However, a cause of death is still pending. Fowles said the following: “I don’t even know what to say. I honestly can’t believe this is real. Kaelin wasn’t just a friend. For more than 20 years, we lived…

September 10, 2026

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Dolly Parton Passes Away At 80, Rock/Metal Artists Share Tributes

Country music legend Dolly Parton has sadly passed away. The singer, who released her own rock album in 2023, was 80 years old. Various members of the rock/metal community have share tributes online: Mötley Crüe: View this post on Instagram Kirk Hammett (Metallica): View this post on Instagram Slash (Guns N’ Roses): View this post…

August 25, 2026

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ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Passes Away

ZZ Top’s Frank Beard has sadly passed away at the age of 77. The drummer died while in hospice care at his ranch in Richmond, TX. Guitarist/vocalist Billy Gibbons commented: “Today, Elwood [Francis] and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great…

August 18, 2026

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Scars Of Tomorrow Vocalist Mike Milford Passes Away

Scars Of Tomorrow vocalist Mike Milford has sadly passed away. His death follows a battle with cancer. The band commented: “We’re thinking about our friend and singer, Mike Milford, today as we mourn the news of his passing. Thank you to everyone who supported Mike and Scars over the past two plus decades. If you…

August 8, 2026

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Elysia Guitarist Danny Lomeli Passes Away

Elysia guitarist Danny Lomeli has sadly passed away. You can assist his family with end of life costs HERE. The band commented: “We are so sorry to announce the sudden passing of Elysia guitarist, Danny Lomeli. It can’t be put into words how much this hurts and how much we will miss him. Danny first…

July 30, 2026

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Anthony “TJ” Catalfo (Ex-Ruiner) Passes Away

Ex-Ruiner drummer Anthony “TJ” Catalfo has sadly passed away following a battle with cancer. You can assist his family by donating to their meal train. Ruiner commented: “Anthony “TJ” Catalfo played drums for Ruiner for what was supposed to be the final two years of the band (2009-2010). He became the annoying little brother in…

July 30, 2026

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Sick Of It All’s Lou Koller Passes Away

Sick Of It All frontman Lou Koller has sadly passed away at the age of 59. His death follows a recent battle with oesophageal cancer. The band issued the following statement: “It’s with unbelievable sadness that we announce to our worldwide hardcore family the passing of our brother Lou Koller. The level of loss that…

July 24, 2026

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