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R.I.P. David Andersson, Soilwork Guitarist Dies at 47
David Andersson, who had been Soilwork’s guitarist for the past 10 years, sadly died at age 47. In a statement, the Swedish metal band cited “alcohol and mental illness” as factors that led to his passing. Soilwork have been around for a quarter century, with Andersson joining the band in 2012. He appeared on their last four albums, including their latest, Övergivenheten, which just came out last month. In a statement posted to their Facebook page, Soilwork wrote the following: “We are deeply saddened today, as we bring the terrible news of David Andersson’s passing. He was one of a kind and a brilliant man in so many ways. He was our guitarist for more than 10 years and had a big impact on Soilwork’s musical journey forward. Sadly alcohol and mental illness took you away from us. We will ...
PnB Rock’s Death Mourned by Offset, Nicki Minaj, Russ & More: ‘He Was Gentle and Kind’
The hip-hop community is taking a moment to remember PnB Rock on Monday (Sept. 12) after the rapper was fatally shot at Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles in Los Angeles. He was 30. The rapper was dining at the restaurant with his girlfriend, Stephanie Sibounheuang — who posted and then deleted a location-tagged photo of the couple’s meal on her Instagram Story — when a shooting occurred at 1:23 p.m. PT, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to Billboard. The Los Angeles Times reported the suspect “brandished a firearm inside the restaurant and demanded items from the victim.” Rock was reportedly targeted for his jewelry. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news PnB Rock (real name: Rakim Hasheem Allen) was transported to the hospital and pron...
Police Report 16 Arrests, 1 Death at Burning Man 2022
Despite some crappy things that went down at this year’s Burning Man, police are reporting one of the tamest years in the event’s history in terms of its criminal activity. The Pershing County Sheriff’s Office, which works with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management to ensure the safety of Burning Man’s attendees, reported just 16 arrests. That’s down from 58 arrests at last year’s iteration. According to SFGATE, charges included battery of substantial bodily harm, domestic battery, possession of controlled substance, obstructing of a police officer, possession of paraphernalia and sales of controlled substance, among others. Police also reported one death. Judge John Everett Williams, 69, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died of natural causes on September 2n...
Freekill, French DJ and Electronic Music Producer, Has Died
Freekill, a popular DJ and electronic music producer, has died. Known for his quirky, heavy-hitting sound, Freekill, whose real name was Kyllian Modeste, will be remembered as a virtuosic and versatile bass music producer. The French beatsmith began releasing music in 2016, when he dropped his fan-favorite remix of Kiiara’s global pop hit, “Gold.” He enjoyed a career year in 2019, when he released “DTL (Drop That Low)” via the iconic dance label Spinnin’ Records. That year also saw the release of “Bomb,” a trap track signed by Yellow Claw’s venerated Barong Family imprint which went on to receive support from Skrillex, Major Lazer and RL Grime, among other dance music superstars. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Modeste̵...
R.I.P. Steve Grimmett, Grim Reaper Singer Dies at 62
Steve Grimmett, the longtime singer of UK metal band Grim Reaper, has died at the age of 62. The sad news was reported on social media by both his brother and his son, with no cause of death reported as of yet. After the band initially formed in 1979 as part of the new wave of British heavy metal, guitarist Nick Bowcott essentially re-formed Grim Reaper with Grimmett on lead vocals in 1982. The band released three albums: See You in Hell (1983), Fear No Evil (1985), and Rock You to Hell (1987). After their breakup in 1988, they regained notoriety when their videos were featured on Beavis & Butt-Head in the 1990s. Advertisement Related Video Grimmett re-formed the band without Bowcott as Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper in 2006, and they had been active until the present day. During the gro...
One Dead, Dozens Injured After Stage Collapses at Spanish EDM Festival
A man was killed after high winds caused a partial collapse of the main stage at Spain’s Medusa Festival, Reuters reports. At least 32 others were injured in the wake of the fatal incident at the electronic dance music festival, which took place on the Playa de Cullera on the Balearic Sea. National weather agency AEMET said there had been “strong gusts of wind and a sudden rise in temperatures” during the festival, reporting gusts of 51 miles per hour at the nearby Alicante airport. CNN reports the man killed was 22 years old, citing the Spanish Civil Guard told. Hours after the collapse, Medusa organizers shared a statement on Facebook to address the “devastating” incident. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “A few hours ago, the town of Culle...
Woman Falls to Her Death at Kenny Chesney Concert
A woman fell from an escalator to her death at the end of a July 30th Kenny Chesney concert in Denver, The Denver Post reports. Chesney was performing at Empower Field at Mile High when a woman who was sitting on the railing of an escalator fell to the concourse below and died of her injuries, Denver police said. The incident happened at about 10:52 p.m local time. Police spokesman Nate Magee said the woman’s death was being investigated as an accident. Magee said he did not know whether alcohol was a factor in the fall, but based on witness reports, he did not believe the woman was pushed or jostled. Advertisement Related Video “To my understanding there was none of that, it was just an accidental fall, I don’t think anyone pushed her or anything like that,” Magee said. Chesney offer...
Depeche Mode Reveal Founding Member Andy Fletcher’s Cause of Death
Amid the continued outpour of support over the passing of Depeche Mode keyboard player and founding member Andy Fletcher, the legendary electronic music band have shared an update on his sudden death. Fletcher was 60 at the time of his death. “A couple weeks ago we received the result from the medical examiners, which Andy’s family asked us to share with you now,” Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan and Martin Gore said in a joint statement shared via the band’s Instagram account. “Andy suffered an aortic dissection while at home on May 26. So, even though it was far, far too soon, he passed naturally and without prolonged suffering.” Aortic dissections are generally uncommon, though they are more prevalent in men in their sixties and seventies, per Mayo Clinic.&n...
Dave Smith, Synthesizer Pioneer and “Father of MIDI,” Has Died at 72
Dave Smith, a trailblazer in synth design revered as the “father of MIDI,” has died at the age of 72. Sequential, the synthesizer design company Smith founded, announced his death earlier this week in a statement shared via social media. “We’re heartbroken, but take some small solace in knowing he was on the road doing what he loved best in the company of family, friends, and artists,” Sequential wrote. Perhaps Smith’s most impactful creation was the Prophet-5. Built in 1978 while Smith was in his twenties, the Prophet-5 broke ground on two fronts: it was the first synth with an embedded microprocessor and the first fully programmable polyphonic synth. Prior to the invention of the Prophet-5, synths involved manually adjusting cables and knobs with no way of reproducing exact setting...
Wynonna Judd Talks Mother Naomi’s Death: ‘I Feel So Helpless’
Wynonna Judd on Sunday (May 29) opened up about the death of her mother and singing partner, Naomi Judd, who died by suicide April 30 following a long struggle with mental health issues. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she wrote about the pain of her mother’s death and her feelings of helplessness. First asking “WHAT DO I KNOW?” — imagining her life coach was asking her that very question — she proceeded to answer it in several ways. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I DO know, that the pain of losing Mom on 4/30 to suicide is so great, that I often feel like I’m not ever going to be able to fully accept and surrender to the truth that she left the way she did,” she wrote. “This cannot be how The Judds story ends,” adding a hear...
R.I.P. Trevor Strnad, The Black Dahlia Murder Frontman Dead at 41
Trevor Strnad, frontman for The Black Dahlia Murder, has died at age 41. While a cause of death was not given, the band shared the number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in announcing his passing on its social sites. Strnad founded the melodic death metal group in 2001 in Michigan, and remained its frontman until his passing. Over the course of 20 years, the band gained a large following and earned acclaim in metal circles with nine studio albums. Their most recent full-length release was 2020’s Verminous. On Instagram, the band announced Strnad’s passing with the following statement: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Trevor Scott Strnad. Beloved son, brother, and Shepard of good times, he was loved by all that met him. A walking encyclopedia of all thin...
Eileen Chan, DJ and Singapore Nightlife Pioneer, Found Dead at 32
Eileen Chan, a champion of Singapore’s underground club scene, has reportedly passed away in Berlin at the age of 32. Chan was a power player in the Singaporean nightlife sector. A founder of the music promotional company The Council and co-owner of the music venues Headquarters and Tuff Club respectively, Chan wore many hats. For that reason, the impact of the businesswoman and DJ’s career is difficult to quantify into words, but her legacy certainly lives on in the vibrant scene she helped foster. Chan’s commitment to the underground was unwavering. “The idea of Headquarters was simple, we wanted a no-frills kind of place where people could come enjoy themselves and have a good night out, a place where people don’t feel like they need to dress up o...
