Heavy Hearts and Black Clouds

Seems like the news is true at this point, and the thought of losing another member of our metal family this year is too much to handle. Sympathy and love go out to the friends and family of Black Tusk's Jonathan Athon, who died today from injuries he sustained in a collision while on a motorcycle.

Black Tusk were always such a great band to see live, and he was their driving force. Athon will be missed.

R.I.P. Jeff Hanneman

An end of an era. Rest in power. Slayer forever.

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RIP Whitney... And Johnny... And Joey

The ever animated Vinnie Stigma and Agnostic Front pay tribute to fallen idols Whitney Houston, Johnny Cash and all the dead Ramones with this touching medley. Enjoy!

A Message From Cliff Burton's Dad

Too sweet not to share. I'm sure all parents who had the misfortune of burying their child would want their memories to live on, internationally revered, immortal in their convictions and talent.

This one's for you, Cliff. Can't believe it's been a quarter of a century since your passing.

R.I.P. Bacon

Got some really sad news this morning. Merilee 666's beloved dog, Bacon, was hit by a car and killed last night. So sad. He was such a quiet, chill pup who lived to play the game, "Oops, Did My Toy Fall in the Pool?" for hours. So full of energy and love, he was only three.

He and his big black eyes will be deeply missed.

Happy Belated Bday

Yesterday would have been Pete Steele's 49th birthday. Almost fitting that this tribute should come a day too late, given his lifelong glass-completely-empty outlook. Still hard to believe he's gone.

Hope you found your peace; you'll always be a Brooklyn legend.

I was probably at this show. Viva, L'amours. (Watch 'til the end for all his witty heavily-accented banter.)


And for all you younger fans, here's his heralded appearance on The Jerry Springer Show. He pretty much admitted to living at home with his mom.

Goodnight, Lovergirl

R.I.P. Teena Marie, R&B Soul Songstress



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