Rock and Metal Celebrities React to the Death of Reed Mullin

January 28th, 2020 at 9:36am
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Corrosion of Conformity drummer Reed Mullin has passed away. He was only 53 years old. His death at such a young age would be distressing regardless of the context, but the fact that it comes on the heels of the passing of another great metal drummer, Sean Reinert, only makes it all the more painful.

Appropriately, notable metal musicians and industry insiders have begun to pay tribute to Mullin on social media. We’ll highlight those below, and continue to update this post as more tributes come in. Please feel free to leave your own thoughts in the comments. Remember that this is not the time for insensitivity, please.

Randy Blythe (Lamb of God)

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Charlie Benante (Anthrax)

I’m so saddened to hear about #reedmullin . I think back to the days of meeting him and getting to know this person that had a glow around him . I’ll never forget the time he lost one of his shoes in the pit at one… https://t.co/Kk1qB70p2Z— Charlie Benante (@skisum) January 28, 2020

David Ellefson (Megadeth)

Very sad to hear about the passing of our friend @ReedMullin of @coccabal . Prayers and condolences to his family, friends and bandmates….RIP.— David Ellefson (@ellefsondavid) January 28, 2020

Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed)

Heart breaking. My condolences. ❤️???????? https://t.co/7biIJuDWJ7— Jamey Jasta (@jameyjasta) January 28, 2020

Mike IX Williams (Eyehategod)

I don’t know what to say…
He was my friend & I’ll miss him. This one hurts…
☮️????
coccabal @ Nowhere https://t.co/MGhJ5Ff5JG— Mike IX Williams (@MikeIXWilliams) January 28, 2020

Mike Patton (Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, etc.)

Faith No More

R.I.P. to Reed Mullin, an old friend… pic.twitter.com/TWTmumg1Je— Faith No More (@FaithNoMore) January 28, 2020

Devin Townsend

Cheers Reed =/— Devin Townsend (@dvntownsend) January 28, 2020

Michael Amott (Arch Enemy)

Rest in Peace Reed. Legendary underground music drummer of the 80’s US hardcore scene. As his band @coccabal crossed over into Metal/Rock (and then back into punk!) he was always crushing it behind the drums. One of the friendliest dudes too. This sucks :/ #reedmullin #coc #rip https://t.co/16DKg8B0n9— ???????????????????????????? ???????????????????? (@Michael_Amott) January 28, 2020

Terry Butler (Obituary)

Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Silvertomb, etc.)

Crowbar

Harley Flanagan (Cro-Mags)

Reed Mullin
Rest in peace my brother
So sad….. #corrosionofconformity #reedmullin #rip https://t.co/jPC8gBjlYz— HarleyFlanagan (@HarleyFFlanagan) January 28, 2020

Brian Fair (Shadows Fall)

So sad to hear about the passing of Reed Mullin of COC. I was blown away by early COC albums like “Eye For An Eye” and “Animosity” but my whole musical world changed when I heard “Blind”. So many incredible riffs,… https://t.co/lsh3IRulOq— Brian Fair (@brianshadfall) January 28, 2020

Lee Dorrian (ex-Cathedral, ex-Napalm Death)

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Roy Mayorga (Stone Sour)

Brian Slagel (Metal Blade Records)

Oh man another loss. This one hurts. When I signed @coccabal to @MetalBlade so many years ago I dealt with Reed a lot. Great guy and amazing musician rip https://t.co/DmFQvBL16F— Brian Slagel (@brianslagel) January 28, 2020

Danko Jones

I met Reed Mullin only once when COC cruised through Toronto in 1990. Even that brief meeting was memorable & I got a pretty sweet story out of it (that has to do with this exact photo). Always thought COC were the coolest band on the scene and Reed the coolest. RIP Reed Mullin pic.twitter.com/O7ZgGb8T5d— Danko Jones (@dankojones) January 28, 2020

Orange Goblin

R.I.P Reed Mullin. Our thoughts and condolences go out his friends, family and all associates of coccabal https://t.co/yFcrqdZPEi— Orange Goblin (@OrangeGoblin1) January 28, 2020

Jeremy Wagner (Broken Hope)

Super-bummed to learn #ReedMullin passed away. He was an amazing talent.
As a teen, I bought @coccabal’s, “Animosity” & it’s forever been one of my favorite metal albums.
It was an honor to share the stage twice w/COC over the years w/ @BROKENHOPEBAND
Travel well, @ReedMullin pic.twitter.com/CweFicsIDN— Jeremy Wagner (@JeremyXWagner) January 28, 2020

Phil Rind (Sacred Reich)

Earache Records

RIP Reed Mullin (C.O.C) https://t.co/FNJqplhhiM #ripreedmullin #hardcore— Earache Records♠️ (@EaracheRecords) January 28, 2020

Robb Flynn (Machine Head)

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