World Renowned Swedish DJ AVICII, Dead At 28

Posted on April 20, 2018

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Music Mayhem

TMZ reports the death of Swedish DJ AVICII, saying the detail surrounding his death are unclear. Avicii’s real name is Tim Bergling, a Swedish native and one of the most famous DJs in the world. He has passed away at…

Tom Petty

Tom Petty’s Autopsy Reveals Cause of Death was “Accidental Overdose”

Posted on January 19, 2018

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Andrew Wendowski

Tom Petty died unexpectedly back on October 2nd, 2017 from unknown causes that lead to Cardiac Arrest, before being removed from life support. Today (Jan 19th), Petty’s autopsy report was released and shows that the singer was on several pain…

The Cranberries lead singer Dolores O’Riordan dies at age 46

Posted on January 15, 2018

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Andrew Wendowski

Dolores O’Riordan, the Irish front woman who led The Cranberries to worldwide fame as one of the most popular bands of the 1990s, has died. The Cranberries posted a public statement on Facebook telling fans about the sudden death of…

BABYMETAL Guitarist MIKIO FUJIOKA Dies At Age 36

Posted on January 9, 2018

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Andrew Wendowski

Mikio Fujioka, one of the guitarists in the the Kami Band, which serves as the backing group for the Japanese pop-metal outfit BABYMETAL, has died at the age of 36. Mikio was better known to BABYMETAL fans as Ko-Gami, or The Little God. BabyMetal Tweeted about…

AC/DC Co-Founder & Guitarist Malcolm Young, Dead at 64

Posted on November 18, 2017

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Music Mayhem

Malcolm Young, the guitarist and co-founder of AC/DC, has died today (Saturday Nov. 18th) at the young age of 64. Young has been suffering from dementia for the past three years, which force his retirement from the band he founded with…

Tom Petty

Legendary Rocker TOM PETTY Dead at 66; Found in Cardiac Arrest, Taken Off Life Support

Posted on October 2, 2017

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Andrew Wendowski

Tom Petty (A.K.A. Thomas Earl Petty) was rushed to the hospital Sunday night (Oct. 1st) after he was found unconscious, not breathing and in full cardiac arrest at his Malibu home, law enforcement sources told TMZ. Petty, became famous with Tom Petty and…

Hugh Hefner, Iconic founder of Playboy Magazine, has died at age 91

Posted on September 27, 2017

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Andrew Wendowski

The iconic founder of Playboy magazine, Hugh Hefner, has died at his home. The Playboy Mansion is where he passed away, He died of natural causes at age 91, Playboy Enterprises said in a statement on Wednesday. Read Playboy’s statement to E-News…

Country Star Troy Gentry Killed in Tragic Helicopter Accident

Posted on September 8, 2017

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Andrew Wendowski

Troy Gentry, of the country duo Montgomery Gentry, has died following a tragic helicopter crash in Medford, New Jersey, according to a statement posted on the group’s official site and socials. Gentry was 50. The crash took place slightly before…

Jared Leto Delivers Beautiful Speech to Late Chester Bennington, Chris Cornell

Posted on August 27, 2017

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Andrew Wendowski

Jared Leto has released a statement remembering his late friends, Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington and Chris Cornell. At the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards he has a beautiful speech to give saying “Chester was my friend, as he was to so many, and witnessing…

Adrenaline Mob’s Tour Manager and Local Musician Jane Train dies from Injuries Suffered in July Crash

Posted on August 23, 2017

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Andrew Wendowski

A Local musician Janet Rains, professionally known as Jane Train known, has died after she was injured in a wreck in July as she was on the road tour managing Adrenaline Mob. According to an update from TimesLeader.com,  Jane “took a turn for the…

Fellow artists and friends react to the passing of Glen Campbell

Posted on August 8, 2017

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Andrew Wendowski

After the passing of Country Icon Glen Campbell, Fellow artists and friends reacted to the sad news: “Well Glen Campbell was special because he was so gifted. Glen is one of the greatest voices that ever was in the business,…

Glen Campbell Dead at Age 81

Posted on August 8, 2017

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Andrew Wendowski

Glen Campbell, the “Rhinestone Cowboy” singer from Delight, Arkansas, a mainstay of music and television for decades, has passed away, his family announced on Facebook on Tuesday (August 8th). He was 81 years old. His family released a state on…

Mike Shinoda & Musicians Respond to Chester Bennington’s Death

Posted on July 20, 2017

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Andrew Wendowski

Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park has responded to the death of bandmate Chester Bennington. The internet has been taken over by the tragic and very unexpected death of Bennington. See the responses from artists below. Shocked and heartbroken, but it’s…

Marilyn Manson Posts Heartfelt Message after Father’s Death

Posted on July 8, 2017

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Andrew Wendowski

Marilyn Manson recently took to social media to announce the death of his father, Hugh Warner. Who passed away yesterday (July 7th) at the age of 70. Manson’s message read, “Today I lost my father, Hugh Warner. He taught me how…

Chris Cornell; Photo By Shawn Webb

Iconic Rock Legend, Chris Cornell dies at age 52 Following Soundgarden’s Detroit, MI performance (1964-2017)

Posted on May 18, 2017

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Music Mayhem

Soundgarden and Audioslave iconic Vocalist, Chris Cornell (age 52) was found dead on his MGM Grand Detroit hotel’s bathroom floor in Detroit with a band around his neck following Soundgarden’s performance at Fox Theater. Cornell died Wednesday night in Detroit, MI…

Megadeth Frontman says “Nick went to heavy metal heaven last night” at Rock'n Derby paying homage to Nick Menza

Posted on May 25, 2016

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Music Mayhem

Sunday was a sad day for Megadeth & their fans as Frontman Dave Mustaine awoke to the news that his former bandmate, drummer Nick Menza, had passed away while performing a show at the Baked Potato in Studio City, Calif. The day ended with Mustaine and his…

Corey Taylor Paid Tribute To PRINCE singing PURPLE RAIN

Posted on April 22, 2016

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Andrew Wendowski

In an odd coincidence, Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor was booked to perform at famed Minneapolis, MN venue First Avenue, the venue where a young Prince cut his teeth on the day that Prince sadly passed away. So it…

Legendary artist Prince dies at 57

Posted on April 22, 2016

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Music Mayhem

Prince’s publicist Yvette Noel-Schure has confirmed his death with the following statement:  “It is with profound sadness that I am confirming that the legendary, iconic performer, Prince Rogers Nelson, has died at his Paisley Park residence this morning at the age…

MOTLEY CRUE REVEALS DATE OF FINAL SHOW + NEW SONG/VIDEO

Posted on January 20, 2015

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Music Mayhem

Iconic rock band Mötley Crüe announced today on Fox and Friends the details of their final performance. This will mark the end of their touring career and will conclude their two year Final Tour cycle at the end of 2015…