Noisecreep http://www.noisecreep.com Noisecreep http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.noisecreep.com/media/noisecreep-logo.gif Noisecreep http://www.noisecreep.com en-us Copyright 2013 Blogsmith, LLC. The contents of this headlines and excerpts feed are available for limited commercial distribution. You may repost this feed to your site provided you link back to the original story, do not edit the material, and do not remove this copyright notice. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ Children of Bodom, 'Transference': Finnish Metal Gods Release New Track http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/26/children-of-bodom-transference/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/26/children-of-bodom-transference/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/26/children-of-bodom-transference/#comments Filed under:


Action! PR

With Halo of Blood, their eighth studio album, hitting stores on June 11, Children of Bodom have issued a new track called "Transference" to whet our appetites. Check out the track here.

The Finnish metal beasts recorded Halo of Blood with longtime engineer Mikko Karmila and Hypocrisy mainman Peter Tägtgren who also worked with Children of Bodom on their Follow the Reaper and Hate Crew Deathroll albums.

"'Transference' has an evil vibe to it which I wish I knew how to explain because it still gives me chills," says Children of Bodom guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho. "This is one of our favorite tracks from the new album. Enjoy!" ]]> children of bodomChildrenOfBodom Carlos Ramirez 2013-04-26T14:30:00+00:00 A Pale Horse Named Death Tell the Story of a 'Killer By Night' (PREMIERE) http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/26/a-pale-horse-named-death-killer-by-night/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/26/a-pale-horse-named-death-killer-by-night/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/26/a-pale-horse-named-death-killer-by-night/#comments Filed under: ,


Candy Lust

After flooring hard rock fans with And Hell Will Follow Me, their 2011 debut album, A Pale Horse Named Death proved that they were more than a mere side project type of affair. Featuring Sal Abruscato (drummer of Life of Agony, Type O Negative fame) on vocals/guitars, guitarist Matt Brown (Seventh Void), drummer Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Danzig), and guitarist Eddie Heedles, A Pale Horse Named Death deliver a Sabbathy brew of air guitar-ready riffs and hooky vocal melodies.

On May 21, A Pale Horse Named Death will return with Lay My Soul to Waste, their sophomore album. Noisecreep has the pleasure of bringing you the exclusive premiere of "Killer By Night," a track off the album.

"'Killer By Night' is pretty much the sequel for the song 'Serial Killer' off of the first album," Abrucsato tells Noisecreep. "It's a continuing story of a killer living a double life with multiple personality disorder. It's one of my favorite songs we've ever done." ]]> A Pale Horse Named DeathAPaleHorseNamedDeath Carlos Ramirez 2013-04-26T10:00:00+00:00 I Is Another: Members of Far, Rival Schools Announce New Project http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/25/i-is-another-far-rival-schools-onelinedrawing/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/25/i-is-another-far-rival-schools-onelinedrawing/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/25/i-is-another-far-rival-schools-onelinedrawing/#comments Filed under:


Siren Records

Far mastermind Jonah Matranga and Rival Schools guitarist Ian Love have combined their talents in a new project they've dubbed I Is Another. You might also recognize the musicians' names from their time in other groups like New End Original, Burn, Cardia, among other projects.

I Is Another will release their debut eponymous release on CD, double 7", and digitally, on June 24. The band describes their sound as combining "distinct gritty shades of Zeppelin, Sabbath, and Cocteau Twins with the vocal intensity of Sunny Day Real Estate and Braid."

We're sold!

"Honestly, we didn't make this record for any other reason than the love of making records," explains vocalist Matranga. "Ian had some tunes that he could hear my voice on, so he sent them over. We really took our time, just tried to make something worth listening to." ]]> fari is anotherian loveIanLoveIIsAnotherjonah matrangaJonahMatrangarival schoolsRivalSchools Carlos Ramirez 2013-04-25T17:00:00+00:00 Black Sabbath North American Tour Dates http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/25/black-sabbath-north-american-tour-dates/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/25/black-sabbath-north-american-tour-dates/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/25/black-sabbath-north-american-tour-dates/#comments Filed under: ,


MSO PR

Black Sabbath have just announced the dates for a North American tour. The 20-city trek will launch on July 25 in Houston, Texas and will include stops in cities like Philadelphia, Boston, San Francisco and other major markets, along with the previously announced stops in Holmdel, N.J., Los Angeles, Seattle and Toronto, ON.

Tickets for the newly announced dates will go on sale starting Friday, May 3 at LiveNation.com and Ticketmaster.com. Beginning today, fans can click here or visit here to RSVP for early access to presale tickets available Thursday, May 2. VIP Packages are also available at VIPNation.com.

Check out all of the Black Sabbath tour dates below. ]]> Black SabbathBlackSabbath Carlos Ramirez 2013-04-25T15:17:00+00:00 Fight or Flight: Disturbed Guitarist, Drummer Hook Up With Evans Blue Singer for New Project (LISTEN) http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/25/fight-or-flight-disturbed/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/25/fight-or-flight-disturbed/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/25/fight-or-flight-disturbed/#comments Filed under: ,


Ethan Miller, Getty Images

Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan has just unveiled his new project, Fight or Flight. Also featuring his Disturbed bandmate, drummer Mike Wengren, and Evans Blue singer Dan Chandler, Fight or Flight will release their debut album, A Life by Design? on July 23r via Warner Bros. Records.

The first single, "First of the Last" will impact radio on May 21. You can preview the track below.

"During our hiatus from Disturbed, the separation anxiety from the fans came rather quickly," explains Donegan. The guitarist began writing songs on his own, and last year connected with Chandler about a possible collaboration. The two emailed each other songs back and forth and met in person whenever Chandler was in Donegan's hometown of Chicago. When they had enough material to record, Donegan turned Wengren and the three entered the studio. Rounding out the lineup is Ra's Sean Corcoran on bass and backing vocals, and Jeremy Jayson on guitar and backing vocals. ]]> disturbedFight or FlightFightOrFlight Carlos Ramirez 2013-04-25T13:50:00+00:00 Corey Taylor on His Love/Hate Relationship With Los Angeles, Why He Thinks the Grammys Are a Joke http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/25/corey-taylor-grammys/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/25/corey-taylor-grammys/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/25/corey-taylor-grammys/#comments Filed under: ,


David Wolff - Patrick, Redferns

"I think the Grammys have spent so much time ignoring heavy metal that we all said, 'screw it,' and started our own awards show," Corey Taylor tells Noisecreep.

The Slipknot and Stone Sour singer is referring to the Golden Gods Awards which will go down on May 2nd at Los Angeles' Club Nokia, an anti-Grammy Awards, if you will. Besides performing at the event, Stone Sour is also up for three awards including Album of the Year for House of Gold & Bones - Part 1, Best Vocalist for Taylor and Best Drummer for Roy Mayorga.

"Golden Gods truly pays honor to our music. The Grammy people will have all of these different categories within different genres, but heavy metal and hard rock have to share one. It's ridiculous. Half the time, the bands nominated in the metal category are brand new or bands that have been around a long time, but for a song that is off some live record. Or they'll nominate someone doing a cover song. It's fucking pathetic. I almost wish our genre didn't even have a category on the Grammys," Taylor complains. ]]> corey taylorCoreyTaylorGolden Gods AwardsGoldenGodsAwardsslipknotstone sourStoneSour Carlos Ramirez 2013-04-25T12:30:00+00:00 Peace'd Out: I Am the Avalanche, Rx Bandits Members Unite in the Name of Hardcore (LIVE VIDEO PREMIERE) http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/24/peaced-out-i-am-the-avalanche-rx-bandits-band/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/24/peaced-out-i-am-the-avalanche-rx-bandits-band/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/24/peaced-out-i-am-the-avalanche-rx-bandits-band/#comments Filed under: , ,


Impulse Artists

Featuring Vinnie Caruana (I Am the Avalanche, the Movielife), Steve Choi (Rx Bandits), Casey Deitz (The Velvet Teen) and Roger Camero (No Motiv), Peace'd Out deliver spastic hardcore of the highest order. Yes, it's the kind of stuff that brings to mind those fantastic records released by labels like Hydra Head and Trustkill in their earlier days.

Peace'd Out released their debut recording late last year, a self-titled EP, through Siren Records.

Noisecreep has partnered with Peace'd Out (how cool is that name?!) to bring you an exclusive live video performance of "Castlemania," a track off the EP. "We almost broke our human suits making this video," guitarist Choi tells Noisecreep. ]]> i am the avalancheIAmTheAvalanchepeaced outPeacedOutrx banditsRxBandits Carlos Ramirez 2013-04-24T13:30:00+00:00 Metallica 3-D Movie to Get the Imax Treatment This Fall http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/24/metallica-3d-movie-imax/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/24/metallica-3d-movie-imax/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/24/metallica-3d-movie-imax/#comments Filed under:


Christopher Polk, Getty Images

IMAX Corporation and Picturehouse has just announced that Metallica Through the Never, director Nimród Antal's must-see 3D movie featuring the thrash titans, will be digitally re-mastered into the IMAX(R) 3D format and released wide in North America exclusively into IMAX(R) theaters for a one-week engagement starting Friday, Sept. 27. The film will expand into additional theaters on Oct. 4.

Besides Metallica, the film stars Dane DeHaan, a young actor who recently earned rave reviews for his stirring performance in The Place Beyond the Pines. Metallica Through the Never brings together exhilarating live footage and scripted scenes to tell a story in which a roadie of the band (played by DeHaan) is sent out on a mission during Metallica's roaring live set in front of a sold-out arena. During his mission, the shit hits the fan.

"IMAX! It doesn't get bigger or cooler than that!" said Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich. "For four guys in a rock band of average height, to get a chance to unleash their 3D film on IMAX screens the size of buildings across the country is a mind-blowing thought. 'Hey look, Mom, I'm 50 feet tall (finally!)' There is no better way to experience film and when you throw in the spectacle of music and sound this should amount to an unprecedented, unique and truly next level experience." ]]> metallicametallica moviemetallica through the neverMetallicaMovieMetallicaThroughTheNever Carlos Ramirez 2013-04-24T13:00:00+00:00 Pasadena Napalm Division: D.R.I. Singer Bleeds Classic Thrash on '100 Beers With a Zombie' (SONG PREMIERE) http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/23/pasadena-napalm-division-dri-dead-horse/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/23/pasadena-napalm-division-dri-dead-horse/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/23/pasadena-napalm-division-dri-dead-horse/#comments Filed under: ,


Minus Head

Kurt Brecht's voice is thrash. As the vocalist for the highly influential D.R.I., the Texas native helped define the crossover (hardcore punk meets metal) scene of the '80s, leading the way for later groups like Crumbsuckers, Leeway and Municipal Waste.

Although he's still going strong with D.R.I., Brecht has also teamed up with members of ahead-of-their-time metallers Dead Horse as Pasadena Napalm Division.

On May 28, Pasadena Napalm Division will bring their trend-free take on thrash metal to the masses when their self-titled debut album hits stores.

Noisecreep is proud to bring you the exclusive premiere of "100 Beers With a Zombie," the first track off the forthcoming album. ]]> d.r.i.dead horseDeadHorsedripasadena napalm divisionPasadenaNapalmDivision Carlos Ramirez 2013-04-23T12:00:00+00:00 Papa Roach, 'Leader of the Broken Hearts' Video http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/18/papa-roach-leader-of-the-broken-hearts-video/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/18/papa-roach-leader-of-the-broken-hearts-video/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/18/papa-roach-leader-of-the-broken-hearts-video/#comments Filed under: ,


Vevo

Papa Roach have just debuted their video for "Leader of the Broken Hearts." The song comes off of The Connection, the California hard rockers' seventh studio album.

"This is the best project to date! Our best record period," Papa Roach vocalist Jacoby Shaddix told Noisecreep about the album in late 2012. "We topped ourselves on this one - it encompasses all things about this band and we went back in he vault and listened and listened to all of our styles and themes to figure out where we were headed and we nailed it, dude."
]]> Carlos Ramirez 2013-04-18T15:30:00+00:00 Corey Taylor, 'House of Gold & Bones' Comic Book Issue #2 (EXCLUSIVE ARTWORK REVEAL) http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/18/stone-sour-house-of-gold-and-bones-comic-book-issue-2/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/18/stone-sour-house-of-gold-and-bones-comic-book-issue-2/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/18/stone-sour-house-of-gold-and-bones-comic-book-issue-2/#comments Filed under: ,


Chapman Baehler

Earlier this week, it was announced that Stone Sour hit the #10 slot on the hallowed Billboard Album Charts with the release of House of Gold & Bones - Part 2, their fifth studio album. An impressive feat considering hard rock isn't get any kind of real respect on American radio these days, let alone a concept album like the 2-part House of Gold & Bones saga.

To add icing to the cake, the new album even outsold the first part, which came out last October.

Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor has teamed up with artist Richard Clark to create a 4-part comic book series to accompany the House of Gold & Bones albums and the multilayered storyline behind it.

With Issue #1 in stores now, Noisecreep has partnered with Stone Sour to give you a sneak peek of two images from Issue #2! ]]> stone sourStoneSour Carlos Ramirez 2013-04-18T12:45:00+00:00 Comic Craig Gass on Gene Simmons, Howard Stern + the Night Zakk Wylde Kept Punching Him (INTERVIEW) http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/17/craig-gass-gene-simmons/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/17/craig-gass-gene-simmons/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/17/craig-gass-gene-simmons/#comments Filed under: ,


MAD Ink PR

"I once heard a KISS interview where they were in Japan and the interviewer asked them a stupid question. He asked, 'What makes KISS so amazing?' Paul Stanley actually answered, 'You know, a lot of bands are envious of KISS. Actually, I'm envious of KISS.' He seriously said that," laughs comedian and heavy metal fanatic Craig Gass.

Noisecreep is chatting with Gass outside of a coffee shop in Sherman Oaks, Calif. discussing The Worst Comedy Show Ever, his just-released live comedy CD and DVD.

Gass is beloved by Howard Stern fans everywhere from his countless appearances on the hit morning radio show. "I bought Howard's Private Parts book when it came out. I was such a huge fan of his show. Even though I was a nobody then, I somehow still knew that I would one day be part of his show," says Gass. He not only did he become a regular guest on the Stern Show, Gass also wrote comedy material for the King of All Media's smash program.

Besides his stand up comedy and acting on shows like Sex and the City, Gass is also known for his many spot-on celebrity impressions, but it's his take on the God of Thunder that has brought him lots of love in the metal community. "Yeah, Gene Simmons has taken shit too far with a lot of the KISS merchandise stuff like the KISS Koffin and all that, but you got to give him credit for at least having a good sense of humor about everything. I think being able to laugh at yourself gives you staying power. ]]> craig gassCraigGassgene simmonsGeneSimmonskiss Carlos Ramirez 2013-04-17T16:30:00+00:00 AFI 2013 Album Video Teaser http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/17/afi-2013-album-video-teaser/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/17/afi-2013-album-video-teaser/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/17/afi-2013-album-video-teaser/#comments

]]> Carlos Ramirez 2013-04-17T14:18:00+00:00 'Merciless Book of Metal Lists': Metal Blade CEO Brian Slagel Counts Down the 'Best Metal Zines' (EXCLUSIVE) http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/17/merciless-book-of-metal-lists-book/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/17/merciless-book-of-metal-lists-book/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/17/merciless-book-of-metal-lists-book/#comments Filed under: ,


YouTube.com

Earlier this month, metal geeks across the land invaded book stores to pick up copies of The Merciless Book of Metal Lists. A love letter to the sound, vision and spirit of heavy metal, the 208-page book features countdowns featuring everything from essential albums and songs to lighthearted lists even the most hardened purist would laugh out loud to.

Written by NYC music scene veterans Howie Abrams and Sacha Jenkins, The Merciless Book of Metal Lists even honored Noisecreep by including us on their 'Best Metal Blogs' list. We've got cred, folks!

The book also features the likes of Scott Ian (Anthrax), Max Cavalera (Soulfly) and Gary Holt (Exodus) offering up their own lists. Slayer's Kerry King and Down's Phil Anselmo provide the foreword and afterword, respectively.

Noisecreep just got a cool video of Metal Blade CEO and founder Brian Slagel reading a list from the book of the best 20 metal zines of all time. ]]> Brian SlagelBrianSlagelthe merciless book of metal listsTheMercilessBookOfMetalLists Carlos Ramirez 2013-04-17T13:30:00+00:00 Call of the Void Tackle a His Hero Is Gone Cover With a Little Help From a Friend (SONG PREMIERE) http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/17/call-of-the-void-his-hero-is-gone-cover/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/17/call-of-the-void-his-hero-is-gone-cover/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/17/call-of-the-void-his-hero-is-gone-cover/#comments Filed under: ,


Relapse Records

Band: Call of the Void
From: Boulder, Colo.
Song: "Headless-Heartless" (feat. Ethan McCarthy of Clinging to the Trees of a Forest Fire)
Album: Dragged Down a Dead End Path
RIYL: Nails, Black Breath, Early Graves

About the band and track:

Colorado's Call of the Void dish out mean, mean, mean hardcore. Signed to Relapse Records, the quartet just released Dragged Down a Dead End Path, their debut long-player. In Steve Vanica, the band possess a singer that sounds like he gargles with Drano and Patrick Alberts' guitar tone is the stuff made of nightmares.

Noisecreep is pleased to bring you a stream of "Headless-Heartless," a bonus track off the new album which was originally written and recorded by Call of the Void's spiritual cousins, the late and great His Hero Is Gone. Clinging to the Tress of a Forest Fire's Ethan McCarthy lends his vocals talents to the track as well. ]]> call of the voidCallOfTheVoid Carlos Ramirez 2013-04-17T11:45:00+00:00 Nader Sadek: Watch the Making of the Self-Extracted Human Leather Bound Cover to His New Album (VIDEO) http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/17/nader-sadek-live-flesh-album-cover-making-of/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/17/nader-sadek-live-flesh-album-cover-making-of/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/17/nader-sadek-live-flesh-album-cover-making-of/#comments Filed under: , ,


Solid PR

Before he even released any of his own music, Nader Sadek made his mark on the international metal scene. The Egyptian artist's sculptures and masks made out of petroleum-based silicone sculptures, resembling freshly wounded skin, complete with bruises and swellings, were used by the likes of Mayhem and Sunn 0))).

In 2011, Sader teamed up with current and former members of Cryptopsy, Morbid Angel and others, to create In the Flesh, a thrilling album featuring death metal of the highest order. A visual artist joining forces with a crew of talented musicians could have been one of those high art concepts that fell flat on its face, but it worked.

Later in 2011, Sadek invited some of the musicians from the album, plus current and past members of Aura Noir, Behemoth, Mayhem and Vader, among others, for his first ­and last live appearance for the In the Flesh material at the famed Santos Party House in New York City.

The performance was captured for Living Flesh, a new live LP + DVD which is streaming and available now at this link. On April 22, Sadek's self-extracted human leather bound LP exhibit will be unveiled at Santos Party House. The event will also include a live screening of the surgical procedure that took place in the making of the "Living Flesh" installment.

Definitely one of the more exciting projects we've come across here in Noisecreep land, we've got our hands on an exclusive video of Sadek creating the cover for Living Flesh.

WARNING: THE VIDEO IS GRAPHIC! ]]> nader sadekNaderSadek Carlos Ramirez 2013-04-17T11:05:00+00:00 3 Pill Morning, 'I Want That for You' (MP3 of the Day) http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/17/3-pill-morning-i-want-that-for-you-free-download/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/17/3-pill-morning-i-want-that-for-you-free-download/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/17/3-pill-morning-i-want-that-for-you-free-download/#comments Filed under: ,


Page 2 Music, A2Z Entertainment

Band: 3 Pill Morning
From: Minneapolis, Minn.
Song: "I Want That for You"
Album: Black Tie Love Affair (out now)
RIYL: Breaking Benjamin, Pop Evil, Three Days Grace

About the band:

Since signing with producer Jon King's (Augustana, Throwing Gravity) Page 2 Music and New York-based A2Z Entertainment and releasing their Black Tie Love Affair album in 2012, 3 Pill Morning have kept busy out on the road, bringing their brand of hyper-infectious alt-rock. The group will be embarking on a U.S. tour with Trapt later this month, and in June, they'll head out with Hollywood Undead.

]]> 3 pill morning3PillMorning Carlos Ramirez 2013-04-17T10:00:00+00:00 Octaves, 'Which Way the Wind Blows' (ALBUM STREAM) http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/16/octaves-which-way-the-wind-blows-album-stream/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/16/octaves-which-way-the-wind-blows-album-stream/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/16/octaves-which-way-the-wind-blows-album-stream/#comments Filed under: , ,


Bridge 9 Records

Formed in Baltimore in 2008, Octaves deliver a frenetic, chaotic and always intense take on hardcore. 2010 saw the group release their critically acclaimed debut album Greener Pastures. After touring the record for the next couple of years, Octaves brought in new guitarist Andrew 'Roo' Russell in the summer of 2012. Russell's inventive playing suited the group well and after initially struggling with the material for their sophomore album, Octaves hit a creative streak.

The fruits of their hard work is evident in Which Way the Wind Blows, their brand new album. Noisecreep has partnered with Bridge Nine Records to bring you a stream of the entire album.

"We spent the three years after our last record was released writing this one, so it's comprised of ten second riffs that were salvaged from 4 minute songs that got scrapped," Octaves vocalist Phil Fosler tells Noisecreep. "Lyrics written well before Greener Pastures was even released. Tracks that spent a year or more waiting for the right guy to add that second guitar. It reflects our influences and experiences and how they've changed over the years. I think if all the new tracks appeared on the record in the order they were written, the progression would be evident. We dig it. Maybe other people will feel that way, too."

Yeah, Phil. We dig it too. ]]> octaves Carlos Ramirez 2013-04-16T10:00:00+00:00 HIM, 'Tears on Tape' (VIDEO PREMIERE) http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/15/him-tears-on-tape-video-premiere/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/15/him-tears-on-tape-video-premiere/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/15/him-tears-on-tape-video-premiere/#comments Filed under: , , ,



Paul Harries

Noisecreep has partnered with HIM to bring you the exclusive video premiere for "Tears on Tape,' the title track of the forthcoming album from the Finnish rock greats. Hitting stores on April 30, Tears on Tape is now available for pre-order on iTunes.

The video for "Tears on Tape" was directed by Stefan Lindfors, who also directed HIM's classic, award-winning "Funeral of Hearts" video 10 years ago. The atmospheric clip is the perfect fit for the song's lyrics and sonic attack. ]]> himville valoVilleValo Carlos Ramirez 2013-04-15T10:00:00+00:00 Chi Cheng Dead: Deftones Bassist Passes Away at Age 42 http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/13/chi-cheng-dead-dies/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/13/chi-cheng-dead-dies/ http://www.noisecreep.com/2013/04/13/chi-cheng-dead-dies/#comments Filed under:


Mick Hutson, Redferns

Chi Cheng, the 42-year-old former bassist of Deftones, passed away today (April 13).

Cheng had been under constant medical care since 2008, when he was seriously injured in a car accident in which he was ejected from a vehicle that flipped several times.

Cheng underwent brain surgery and was left in a coma following the incident. He reportedly emerged from the coma at times, although he never regained full consciousness. His situation had improved as recently as February 2012, when he was reportedly in a partially conscious state, able to move certain portions of his body, even though he never fully regained speech or full command of his body.

Following his injury, the band staged several benefit concerts to help Chi's family stay on top of the mounting medical costs.

A member of the Deftones since 1988, Cheng watched the band rise to multi-Platinum status. His final album with the band is 2006's Saturday Night Wrist. Quicksand bassist Sergio Vega has been Cheng's replacement in the Deftones since Cheng's accident.

Cheng's mother has released the following statetement regarding his passing: ]]> chi chengchi cheng deadchi cheng diesChiChengChiChengDeadChiChengDiesdeftones Carlos Ramirez 2013-04-13T23:45:00+00:00