Top Ten Metal Musicians That Died In 2015
The Top Ten
1 Lemmy (Motörhead)
Ian Fraser Kilmister, known as Lemmy, was an English musician, singer and songwriter who founded and fronted the rock band Motörhead. He was a bassist and a singer known for his raspy voice. He died in 2015 from cancer and other health problems.
Ian Fraser Kilmister, known as Lemmy, was an English musician, singer and songwriter who founded and fronted the rock band Motörhead. He was a bassist and a singer known for his raspy voice. He died in 2015 from cancer and other health problems. Why did you take Lemmy and Phil God?! Are you trying to make room for more, annoying pop singers?!
Please put "Killed By Death" on his grave.
As this list is being made, he died today. R.I.P. to a legendary figure in Heavy Metal and Rock 'n Roll.
2 Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor (Motörhead)
Philip John Taylor, better known as "Philthy Animal" Taylor, was an English rock drummer in the British Rock 'n' Roll band Motörhead from 1975–1984 and 1987–1992 recording eleven studio albums and four live albums, including No Sleep 'til Hammersmith and Nö Sleep at All, between them.
Philip John Taylor, better known as "Philthy Animal" Taylor, was an English rock drummer in the British Rock 'n' Roll band Motörhead from 1975–1984 and 1987–1992 recording eleven studio albums and four live albums, including No Sleep 'til Hammersmith and Nö Sleep at All, between them. Motorhead lost 2 legends this year.
3 Martin "Kiddie" Kearns (Bolt Thrower)
Martin "Kiddie" Kearns was an English drummer, specializing in death metal, known for his association with Bolt Thrower since 1994. He joined the band at age 17 after playing in several local bands in Coventry, playing anything from metal to reggae; he had been playing pub gigs since the age of 14.
Martin "Kiddie" Kearns was an English drummer, specializing in death metal, known for his association with Bolt Thrower since 1994. He joined the band at age 17 after playing in several local bands in Coventry, playing anything from metal to reggae; he had been playing pub gigs since the age of 14.
4 Craig Gruber (Rainbow, Elf)
Craig Gruber was an American rock bassist, best known as the original bassist in Rainbow and most recently was a member for the band Zvekan.
Craig Gruber was an American rock bassist, best known as the original bassist in Rainbow and most recently was a member for the band Zvekan.
5 Frank Watkins (Obituary, Gorgoroth)
Frank Watkins was an American heavy metal musician best known as a former, long-time bass player for the death metal band Obituary.
Frank Watkins was an American heavy metal musician best known as a former, long-time bass player for the death metal band Obituary. Alive for me forever
6 Shawn Chavez (Havok)
He was only 30, his cause of death has never been publicized
7 Scott Clendenin (Death, Control Denied)
Scott Clendinin was an American musician who was the bass player in death metal bands Death and Control Denied.
Scott Clendinin was an American musician who was the bass player in death metal bands Death and Control Denied.
8 Justin Lowe (After the Burial)
9 Terry Jones (Pagan Altar)
Terence Graham Parry Jones was a Welsh actor, writer, comedian, screenwriter and film director. He was a member of the Monty Python comedy troupe.
Terence Graham Parry Jones was a Welsh actor, writer, comedian, screenwriter and film director. He was a member of the Monty Python comedy troupe.
10 Ryan Shutler (Lazarus A.D.)
An American drummer, Ryan Shutler was known for his work with the metal band Lazarus A.D. His drumming was a defining feature of the band's sound, contributing to their prominence within the metal genre. Sadly, he passed away in 2015.
An American drummer, Ryan Shutler was known for his work with the metal band Lazarus A.D. His drumming was a defining feature of the band's sound, contributing to their prominence within the metal genre. Sadly, he passed away in 2015.The Contenders
11 Allan Fryer (Heaven)
12 Anthony Valentine (Queensrÿche)
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