Overview of the events of 2017 in heavy metal music
kong vin This is a timeline documenting the events of heavy metal in the year 2017.
Bands formed [ edit ] Bands disbanded [ edit ] Bands reformed [ edit ] January 28 – Geoff Nicholls , former keyboardist of Black Sabbath and Quartz , died from lung cancer at the age of 68.[43] January 31 – John Wetton , former bassist of Uriah Heep died from cancer at the age of 67.[44] February 8 – Tony "It" Särkkä , former vocalist and multi-instrumentalist of Abruptum and Ophtalamia , died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 44.[45] February 11 – Trish Doan , bassist of Kittie , died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 31.[46] February 25 – Rick Chavez, guitarist of Drive , died from internal bleeding.[47] March 12 – Joey Alves, former guitarist of Y&T , died from ulcerative colitis at the age of 63.[48] March 20 – Mats "Limpan" Lindfors, recording engineer of numerous artists, including Scorpions , Meshuggah , Katatonia , Candlemass , and Gorgoroth , died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 60.[49] March 21 – Gabriel "Negru" Mafa, drummer of Negură Bunget , died from a heart attack at the age of 42.[50] [51] April 5 – Paul O'Neill , guitarist, founder, and producer of Trans-Siberian Orchestra and former producer of Dio , Metal Church , and Savatage , died from an intoxication of various prescription medication at the age of 61.[52] [53] April 12 – Keni Richards, former drummer of Autograph , died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 60.[54] April 12 – Tom Coyne, Grammy Award-winning mastering engineer of numerous artists in multiple genres, including Overkill , Metallica , Testament , Mercyful Fate , and Nuclear Assault , among others, died from multiple myeloma at the age of 62.[55] April 15 – Matt Holt , vocalist of Nothingface , died from a degenerative illness at the age of 39.[56] April 27 – Jeff Decker, former guitarist of Thor , died from a heart attack.[57] May 17 – Chris Cornell , vocalist and guitarist of Soundgarden , died from suicide by hanging himself at the age of 52.[58] [59] May 20 – Ace Still, former vocalist of Goatlord , died from a heart attack and severe head trauma.[60] May 27 – Guillermo Sánchez, bassist of Rata Blanca , died from sepsis .[61] June 13 – Masami Tohda, former guitarist of Tokyo Yankees died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 49.[62] [63] June 28 – Nic Ritter, former drummer of Warbringer , died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 37.[64] [65] July 4 – Chris Ross, former vocalist of Vital Remains , died from multiple gunshot wounds at the age of 40.[66] July 12 – Marc "Blaash" Michaelson, drummer of Bahimiron , died from undisclosed reasons.[67] July 14 – David Zablidowsky, bassist of Adrenaline Mob and Trans-Siberian Orchestra , died in a tour bus accident.[68] [69] July 20 – Chester Bennington , vocalist of Linkin Park , died from suicide by hanging himself at the age of 41.[70] August 16 – Jason Corsaro, recording engineer of numerous artists in multiple genres, including Motörhead , Deep Purple , Danzig , Soundgarden and Corrosion of Conformity , died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 58.[71] September 14 – Stig Börje "Boss" Forsberg, owner of Black Mark Production , father of Quorthon , and record producer and engineer of numerous artists, including Bathory , Lake of Tears , Nightingale , and Edge of Sanity , died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 73.[72] September 22 – Eric Eycke, former vocalist of Corrosion of Conformity , died from undisclosed reasons.[73] October 3 – Rainer Hänsel, record engineer and tour promoter for numerous artists, including Saxon , Manowar , Motörhead , Sodom , and Destruction , died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 63.[74] October 5 – Rodrigo Bvevino, former vocalist of Avenger , died from lung cancer at the age of 42.[75] [76] October 21 – Martin Eric Ain , former bassist and vocalist of Celtic Frost and Hellhammer , died from a heart attack at the age of 50.[77] October 22 – Daisy Berkowitz , former guitarist of Marilyn Manson , died from colon cancer at the age of 49.[78] October 28 – Bruce Black, former drummer of Meliah Rage , died from undisclosed reasons.[79] October 28 – Daichi Shimoda, vocalist of Victim of Deception, died from undisclosed reasons.[80] November 1 – Scott Wily, former vocalist of Vital Remains , died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 41.[81] November 5 – Danny Anaya, former drummer of MX Machine and Abattoir , died from cancer at the age of 52.[82] November 7 – Whitey Glan , former drummer of Alice Cooper , died from lung cancer at the age of 71.[83] November 9 – Chuck Mosley , former vocalist of Faith No More , died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 57.[84] November 12 – Chad Hanks, bassist of American Head Charge , died from kidney and liver failure at the age of 46.[85] [86] November 16 – Marco De Rosa, also known as "M." or "M The Bard", former vocalist of Opera IX , died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 43.[87] December 13 – Warrel Dane , vocalist of Sanctuary and former vocalist of Nevermore , died from a heart attack at the age of 56.[88] December 25 – Nao, former vocalist of United , died of cancer at the age of 56.[89] Albums released [ edit ] January [ edit ] February [ edit ] September [ edit ] October [ edit ] November [ edit ] December [ edit ] References [ edit ] ^ "Former DEVILDRIVER, GOD FORBID, DIVINE HERESY Members Join Forces In BAD WOLVES" . Blabbermouth.net . April 18, 2017. Retrieved March 12, 2018 . ^ "Former NIGHTWISH Singer Joins Forces With Ex-SONATA ARCTICA Guitarist in THE DARK ELEMENT" . Blabbermouth.net . August 29, 2017. Retrieved August 29, 2017 . ^ "Cypress Hill, Biohazard, ex-Fear Factory members form Powerflo; hear "Resistance" " . Metal Insider. May 2, 2017. Retrieved June 24, 2017 . ^ "SILVERTOMB Feat. Former TYPE O NEGATIVE, AGNOSTIC FRONT Members: 'Edge Of Existence' Album Due In November" . Blabbermouth.net . August 23, 2019. Retrieved March 15, 2021 . ^ Joe DiVita (August 1, 2017). "Sons of Apollo Unite Mike Portnoy, Bumblefoot, Derek Sherinian, Billy Sheehan + Jeff Scott Soto, Debut Album Announced" . Loudwire . Retrieved September 28, 2017 . ^ "Amoral Guitarist Explains Decision To Call It Quits" . Blabbermouth.net . January 5, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2017 . ^ "Black Sabbath bow out in Birmingham with final concert" . BBC.com . February 5, 2017. Retrieved February 5, 2017 . ^ "Dark Sermon Have Broken Up" . theprp.com. May 3, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017 . ^ "Rip Dep: After Nearly Two Decades, Dillinger Escape Plan Is Bowing Out Gracefully" . Noisey . Retrieved August 3, 2017 . ^ "Hail of Bullets Calls It Quits" . Blabbermouth.net . March 13, 2017. Retrieved March 14, 2017 . ^ "Black Sabbath bow out in Birmingham with final concert" . BBC.com . March 5, 2017. Retrieved March 5, 2017 . ^ "In Dying Arms Have Broken Up" . theprp.com. November 8, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2017 . ^ "Letlive Officially Announce Their Breakup" . theprp.com. April 28, 2017. Retrieved April 29, 2017 . ^ "Marionette – Call It Quits" . metalstorm.net. September 10, 2017. Retrieved September 14, 2017 . ^ "Negură Bunget - Last Studio Album Coming Out In November" . Metal Storm . Retrieved April 16, 2024 . ^ Beard, Mason (March 9, 2017). "Poured Out disbanding" . Indie Vision Music. Retrieved May 24, 2017 . ^ "Spawn of Possession Calls It Quits" . Metal Underground. August 5, 2017. Retrieved August 5, 2017 . ^ "Textures To Breakup Following Farewell Tour" . theprp.com. May 7, 2017. Retrieved May 7, 2017 . ^ "Those Who Fear To Call It Quits, Final Show Confirmed" . theprp.com. May 1, 2017. Retrieved May 2, 2017 . ^ "Trap Them No Longer Trapped: Band Announces Final Shows" . MetalSucks . August 22, 2017. Retrieved August 22, 2017 . ^ "Vanna Will Break Up Following Summer Live Dates" . MetalSucks . April 29, 2017. Retrieved April 29, 2017 . ^ "XERATH Breaks Up, Premieres One Last Song" . Metal Injection. February 1, 2017. Retrieved March 11, 2021 . ^ Beard, Mason (May 10, 2017). "Your Memorial announces disbanding" . Indie Vision Music. Retrieved May 25, 2017 . ^ "Report: Tim Lambesis Working On New AS I LAY DYING Record With New Band Members" . Metal Injection . September 2, 2017. Retrieved June 16, 2018 . ^ Philip Trapp (June 5, 2017). "Limp Bizkit's Wes Borland bringing back Big Dumb Face?" . Alternative Press . Retrieved September 9, 2017 . ^ "Carnivore Reforms As Carnivore A.D. With Original, New Members" . Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles . August 29, 2017. Retrieved September 4, 2017 . ^ "Chimaira To Reunite With Old-School Lineup For One Show This December" . Metal Injection . June 22, 2017. Retrieved June 22, 2017 . ^ "Eighteen Visions resurface almost 10 years after breakup – Updated" . Alternative Press . February 8, 2017. Retrieved April 21, 2017 . ^ "EXHORDER Is Back! New Lineup, Shows Announced" . Blabbermouth.net . November 15, 2017. Retrieved November 15, 2017 . ^ "Swedish Cult Heavy Metal Band HEAVY LOAD Is Back" . Blabbermouth.net . October 26, 2017. Retrieved October 26, 2017 . ^ "Light This City Officially Reunite, New Album in the Works" . theprp.com. September 27, 2017. Retrieved September 28, 2017 . ^ "Lionheart Announce Their Return" . theprp.com. July 27, 2017. Retrieved July 30, 2017 . ^ "Nachtmystium Working on New EP, Announce Live Show" . ThePRP. March 13, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2017 . ^ "Sadus Is Back" . Ultimate-Guitar.com . November 6, 2017. Retrieved November 6, 2017 . ^ Beard, Mason (August 9, 2017). "Vengeance Rising reissue and reunion show" . Indie Vision Music . Retrieved March 17, 2018 . ^ "Black Sabbath To Bring 'The End' Tour to the UK And Ireland" . Stereoboard.com. June 10, 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2016 . ^ "Flyer Purportedly Reveals Details of Black Sabbath's 2017 U.K. Tour" . Blabbermouth.net . June 8, 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2016 . ^ "Overkill Joined By Shadows Fall And Flotsam and Jetsam Drummer Jason Bittner" . Blabbermouth.net . May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017 . ^ "Aerosmith Announces 'Aero-Vederci Baby!' 2017 European Tour" . Blabbermouth.net . November 16, 2016. Retrieved November 14, 2016 . ^ "Heavy Montreal" . Retrieved December 22, 2016 . ^ "Vio-Lence Singer Sean Killian Diagnosed With Stage 4 Liver Cirrhosis" . Blabbermouth.net . June 20, 2017. Retrieved November 6, 2017 . ^ "Testament, Exodus, Death Angel Members And Others To Perform at Benefit Concert For Vio-Lence's Sean Killian" . Blabbermouth.net . November 6, 2017. Retrieved November 6, 2017 . ^ "Former Black Sabbath Keyboardist Geoff Nicholls Dies After Battle With Lung Cancer" . Blabbermouth.net . January 28, 2017. Retrieved January 28, 2017 . ^ "R.I.P. John Wetton, prog-rock titan of Asia and King Crimson fame, has died" . Consequence of Sound . January 31, 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2017 . ^ Blabbermouth (February 15, 2017). "Swedish Black Metal Musician TONY 'IT' SÄRKKÄ Dead At 45" . BLABBERMOUTH.NET . Retrieved April 17, 2024 . ^ "Kittie Bassist Trish Doan Dies at 31" . Billboard . February 14, 2017. Retrieved May 24, 2023 . ^ Spencer Kaufman (February 28, 2017). "Drive Founding Member Rick Chavez Dies" . Loudwire . Retrieved March 1, 2017 . ^ "Original Y&T Rhythm Guitarist Joey Alves Dead at 63" . Blabbermouth.net . March 12, 2017. Retrieved March 12, 2017 . ^ "Cutting Room - Mats "Limpan" Lindfors 1957-2017 It is with the deepest sadness we inform you that our Senior Mastering Engineer Mats "Limpan" Lindfors has suddenly left us, way too soon. Mats' life was all about music, as a skillful guitar player, a talented producer and mix engineer and a true craftsman as Senior mastering engineer here at Cuttingroom. Always happy and full of respect for his clients, no matter what style, he passionately did his magic giving the music a special spark and shine. Mats Lindfors started his musical carrier as a musician, playing with acts like John Norum and Mats Ronander. During the 90's he worked as a recording and mix engineer at the famous studios Stockholm Recording, Park Studios and Little Big Room with acts like Grymlings, Sanne Salomonsen and Mikael Rickfors, just to name a few. In 2004 he started working at Cuttingroom as a Mastering engineer and his legacy includes artists like Scorpions, Candlemass, Mando Diao, Petter, Roxette, Jill Johnson, Linda Pira, Miriam Bryant, Nääk, Nico & Vinz, Meshuggah, Veronica Maggio and many many more. Mats Lindfors is deeply missed by his family, friends and colleagues and though he is no longer with us his contribution to the music scene will last forever. We remember him with great love and respect. | Facebook" . www.facebook.com . Retrieved April 17, 2024 . ^ "Negură Bunget Drummer Gabriel "Negru" Mafa Dead at 42" . bravewords.com . March 21, 2017. Retrieved March 22, 2017 . ^ "Negură Bunget - Last Studio Album Coming Out In November" . Metal Storm . Retrieved April 17, 2024 . ^ "Trans-Siberian Orchestra Founder Paul O'Neill Dead at 61" . theprp.com . April 5, 2017. Retrieved April 6, 2017 . ^ "Cause of Death Revealed For Trans-Siberian Orchestra Founder Paul O'Neill" . theprp.com . May 30, 2017. 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Retrieved December 2, 2017 . ^ Arayama, Masahiro (June 14, 2017). "Masami Tohda has passed away" . Archived from the original on November 23, 2021. Retrieved June 20, 2020 . ^ "Details for Masami Tohda's Funeral" . Tokyo Yankees Official Twitter . June 15, 2017. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. ^ "Former Warbringer Drummer Nic Ritter Has Died" . The PRP . July 3, 2017. Retrieved July 4, 2017 . ^ "Ex-Warbringer Drummer Nic Ritter Passes Away at 37" . Metal Injection . July 5, 2017. Retrieved July 5, 2017 . ^ "Man shot dead in Cicero remembered for helping others, but also having struggles" . Syracuse.com . July 7, 2017. Retrieved June 26, 2018 . ^ "Bahimiron – Drummer Dies" . metalstorm.net . July 14, 2017. Retrieved July 18, 2017 . ^ "Adrenaline Mob Bassist Dave Z. Confirmed Dead in Crash" . Metal Injection . July 14, 2017. Retrieved July 14, 2017 . ^ "Adrenaline Mob and Tran-Siberian Orchestra Bassist David "Z" Zablidowsky Dies in Vehicle Accident" . Metal Forces . July 14, 2017. Retrieved July 14, 2017 . ^ "Linkin Park's Chester Bennington Dead in Apparent Suicide (Updated)" . theprp.com . July 20, 2017. Retrieved July 20, 2017 . ^ "RIP: Jason Corsaro – Mixer, Engineer, Innovator and Inspiration — SonicScoop" . August 19, 2017. Retrieved April 17, 2024 . ^ Dick, Chris (October 2, 2017). "R.I.P. Stig Börje "Boss" Forsberg (1944-2017)" . Decibel Magazine . Retrieved April 17, 2024 . ^ "Former Corrosion of Conformity Vocalist Eric Eycke Dies" . Blabbermouth.net . September 22, 2017. Retrieved September 22, 2017 . ^ admin (October 5, 2017). "Rainer Hänsel Dies, "He passed on peacefully" " . full in bloom . Retrieved April 17, 2024 . ^ "Rodrigo BVevino: O Metal Brasileiro perde mais um para o câncer" . roadie-metal.com . October 5, 2017. Retrieved October 9, 2017 . ^ "Avenger – Former Vocalist Dies" . MetalStorm . October 7, 2017. Retrieved October 9, 2017 . ^ "Former Celtic Frost Bassist Martin Eric Ain Dead at 50" . Blabbermouth.net . October 22, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017 . ^ "Former Marilyn Manson Guitarist Daisy Berkowitz Dies After Four-Year Battle With Colon Cancer" . Blabbermouth.net . October 22, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017 . ^ "Meliah Rage – Former Drummer Bruce Black Passes" . Blabbermouth.net . October 28, 2017. Retrieved October 29, 2017 . ^ "Victim of Deception ヴォーカルのDaichiが急逝" . 激ロック . November 3, 2017. Archived from the original on November 11, 2017. ^ "Ex-Vital Remains Vocalist Scott Willey Passes Away" . ThePRP. November 2, 2017. Retrieved November 2, 2017 . ^ "Abattoir – Drummer Danny Anaya Dies" . metalstorm.net. November 8, 2017. Retrieved November 9, 2017 . ^ "ALICE COOPER Pays Tribute To 'Welcome to My Nightmare' Tour Session Drummer WHITEY GLAN" . Blabbermouth.net . November 10, 2017. Retrieved November 10, 2017 . ^ "Former FAITH NO MORE Singer CHUCK MOSLEY Dead at 57" . Blabbermouth.net . November 10, 2017. Retrieved November 10, 2017 . ^ "American Head Charge Bassist Chad Hanks Dies Following Battle With Terminal Illness" . ThePRP. November 12, 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017 . ^ "AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE Bassist CHAD HANKS Dead at 46" . Blabbermouth.net . November 12, 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017 . ^ "Opera IX - Former Frontman M The Bard Passes Away" . Metal Storm . Retrieved April 17, 2024 . ^ "Nevermore/Sanctuary Singer Warrel Dane Dead of Apparent Heart Attack" . theprp.com. December 13, 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2017 . ^ "UNITED、オリジナル・メンバーで初代ヴォーカリストのNAOが死去" . 激ロック . 激ロックエンタテインメント. Retrieved June 20, 2020 . ^ "Listen To Halestorm Cover Metallica, Soundgardent Classics On 'ReAniMate 3.0' EP" . Blabbermouth.net . January 6, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2017 . ^ "Laster Announces New Album "Ons Vrije Fatum" " . metalunderground.com. Retrieved January 2, 2017 . ^ "Black Anvil Announce New Album + Release First Single" . MetalSucks . November 15, 2016. 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