Members of the Metal Community React to the Death of George Michael
ecause 2016 didn’t already suck bad enough, pop legend George Michael has passed away at age fifty-three. Below, some reactions from members of the metal community… we’ll continue to update this post as the list grows.
Alex Skolnick (Testament):
Hate 2 break Xmas spirit, but sad news re George Michael. After Wham! he took chances, sat in w Queen even liked G'n'R (Axl quote below) RIP pic.twitter.com/uk8H8E4Gk3
— Alex Skolnick (@AlexSkolnick) December 25, 2016
Corey Taylor (Slipknot):
Fuck.
FUCK.
— fuck your checkmark (@CoreyTaylorRock) December 25, 2016
Paul Stanley (KISS):
George Michael has died. An amazing talent and a lovely man. Condolences to family. So sad. https://t.co/QRYZdEZx3q
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) December 26, 2016
Dave Mustaine (Megadeth):
So sad to hear that George Michael has passed away. We were both managed by LIPPMAN & KAHANE. What a tragic loss to a tremendous talent.
— Dave Mustaine (@DaveMustaine) December 26, 2016
Mark Holcomb (Periphery):
RIP George https://t.co/K5kncHBIuf
— Mark Holcomb (@MarkPeriphery) December 25, 2016
Frank Bello (Anthrax):
RIP @GeorgeMOfficial. So sad…
— FrankBello (@TheFrankBello) December 25, 2016
Mick McKenzie (The Red Chord):
Fuck. 2016 fucking sucks. Rest in power, George Michael. https://t.co/mgnjc2P649
— Nighted Throne (@NightedThrone) December 25, 2016
Puscifer:
Goddammit, 2016 Now George Michaels? Fuck. You. https://t.co/sWclbRn1qv
— PUSCIFER (@puscifer) December 26, 2016
Troy McLawhorn (Evanescence):
I was totally stunned yesterday to hear that George Michael passed away. Another big loss for music fans. RIP @GeorgeMichael
— Troy McLawhorn (@Troy__McLawhorn) December 26, 2016
Dez Fafara (DevilDriver):
https://twitter.com/evilriver/status/813242442082201600
Paolo Gregoletto (Trivium):
I think a News Years Eve playlist of all the amazing musicians we’ve lost this year is in order @Spotify.
— Paolo Gregoletto (@TriviumPaolo) December 25, 2016
Butch Walker:
https://twitter.com/butchwalker/status/813177147552468992
Michael Starr (Steel Panther):
Long live the "Jitterbug" #ripgeorgemichaels
— ᗰiᑕᕼᗩEᒪ ᔕTᗩᖇᖇ (@MichaelStarrr) December 25, 2016
Mike Portnoy (Winery Dogs, ex-Dream Theater):
2016 still working overtime…#RIPGeorgeMichael
Only one week left…enough is enough already #Fuck2016— Mike Portnoy ???? (@MikePortnoy) December 25, 2016
Living Colour:
RIP #GeorgeMichael https://t.co/Gp0JfqsLiO too many great artists have already passed this year…
— Living Colour (@LivingColour) December 25, 2016
Vernon Reid (Living Colour):
Who can stand it?! This bloody year.
⚡️ “George Michael dies aged 53”
Effing UnREAL.
Rest In Peace Pop Star ⭐️????.https://t.co/0hg00IUtw5— Vernon Reid (@vurnt22) December 26, 2016
Doc Coyle (Vagus Nerve, ex-God Forbid):
Eddie Trunk (radio personality):
Wow, 2016 isn't done with music fans yet. Stunningly sad news to hear @GeorgeMichael has passed away at 53. #RIPGeorgeMichael
— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) December 25, 2016
Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit):
https://www.instagram.com/p/BOdZGbNjMK4/
Michael Sweet (Stryper):
May God Bless George Michael. A very talented guy and a musical icon. Too young to die. RIP #georgemichael
— MichaelSweet Stryper (@michaelhsweet) December 25, 2016
Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine, Prophets of Rage):
RIP George Michael. #ListenWithoutPrejudice
— Tom Morello (@tmorello) December 26, 2016
Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree):
George Michael RIP. Shittiest year ever. #fuck2016 https://t.co/Om2dNHLYCs pic.twitter.com/kF0dCJOUmd
— Steven Wilson (@StevenWilsonHQ) December 25, 2016
Digby Pearson (Earache Records):
Dear Reaper of 2016 please give us back Bowie, Lemmy, Ali, Prince,Wood,Parfitt etc & we'll give you Farage & Trump. Deal?
— Digby Pearson (@digearache) December 25, 2016
