This section is short information piece about fallen heavy metal musicians - in all respect. Shall they all be honored and not to be forgotten. If you have someone to submit who has not been added yet - feel free to email me at dungeoncall@gmail.com
Albert, Carl Spencer (Vicious Rumors)
Birth
- May 13th, 1962
Death
- May 22nd, 1995
Cause
Carl Albert is mostly known as a lead singer of Vicious Rumors. Before this he also was lead singer in three obscure bands called Villains, Ruffians and Scratch. At May 22nd of 1995 he got into a car crash which led to his death. Carl's trademark was soaring high pitched vocals which he managed to deliver very strong and effective.
Discography
Vicious Rumors - Vocals (1988-1995)
1988 Digital Dictator Vocals
1990 Vicious Rumors Vocals
1991 Welcome to the Ball Vocals
1992 Plug in and Hang On - Live in Tokyo (Live album) Vocals
1994 The Voice (EP) Vocals
1994 Word of Mouth Vocals
1995 A Tribute to Carl Albert (Live album) Vocals
1996 The First Ten Years (Video/VHS) Vocals
Ruffians - Vocals
*no releases*
Villain - Vocals
1986 Only Time Will Tell (EP) Vocals
2003 Time Machine Vocals
Scratch - Vocals
1986 Beyond the Fear (Demo) Vocals
Forrester, Rhett (Riot)
Birth
- Sep 22nd, 1956Death
- Jan 22nd, 1994Cause
- Rhett was known for his lead singer career with Riot releasing two full lenght albums with the band at early 80s after original singer of Riot stepped down. Rhett was the one who bring Riot into the fame with his strong commanding stage presence and slightly more mainstream yet very fitting vocal delivery which was quite hard rock'ish slightly rough but soulful. Rhett graduated from high school of which after he started his life drifting along with one local band singing gigs for them. This led him to leave his home and move along the band town to town eventually ending into a contract offer for lead singer to band we know as Riot. After the two Riot albums he took part of - he then moved to Paris - where he recorded his first solo album Gone With The Wind and shortly after second one called Even The Score. After this Rhett moved back to the states and worked for a project with Jonathan Grell called Mr. Dirty. It was at January 22 of 1994 happenings which led to Rhett's death. Police stated that two men had approaced Rhett in his car when he was stopped at an intersection. The men most likely tried to hijack his car of which Rhett refused to give up. Witness has said he heard arguing between hijackers and Rhett and shortly after this another of the hijackers cowardly shot Rhett to the back. Bullet then pierced his heart. Despite this he was able to drive a few blocks away where he encountered a police vehicle and screamed "I've been shot!" then collapsing into his death. Police has no clear motive for the crime and it's yet unsolved case.Discography
Black Symphony - Vocals1992 The Black Symphony (Demo) Vocals
Riot - Vocals (1981-1984)
1982 Riot Live (EP) Vocals
1982 Restless Breed Vocals
1983 Live in London (Live album) Vocals (Tracks 1 - 5, 7 - 8)
1983 Born in America Vocals
1984 Warrior (Live) (Single) Vocals
1993 Greatest Hits (Compilation) Vocals
Masi - Bass, vocals
*no releases*
Jack Starr - Vocals (1984)
1984 Out of the Darkness Vocals
Thrasher - Vocals
1985 Burning at the Speed of Light Vocals
Rhett Forrester - Vocals
1984 Gone with the Wind Vocals
1988 Even the Score Vocals
1988 Assume the Position (Video/VHS) Vocals
1996 Hell or Highwater (Compilation) Vocals
McDonald Jr., John Patrick "Midnight"(Crimson Glory)
Birth
- Apr 29th, 1962Death
- Jul 8th, 2009Cause
- John Patrick McDonald better known as "Midnight" in metal scene was the original lead singer for american band Crimson Glory. He sang on first three albums for the band. Albums are called Crimson Glory, Transcendence and Strange and Beautiful. After this he went for self-imposed exile almost for an decade releasing some solo material in varying musical styles time to time (not included in discography since it's not all truely "metal"). Midnight then rejoined Crimson Glory in 2005 but no record was made with him due the fact that he was arrested at 2007 in Sarasota, Florida for "driving under influence". He gave his occupation as "painter" for police. He was also cited for driving with a suspended license. Due to July 2009 his health has worsened into stage which caused his death - diagnosed as "total kidney and liver failure" at age of 47. At his final moments he spent with his best friends and family. He's said to be true artist soul and great friend. He certainly was a multitalent working with different style projects musically after departing from Crimson Glory. Midnight had one of most striking and unique voice singing from mid range to his trademark glass breaking high with stunningly powerful delivery and emotion. "In spite of his demons, [Midnight] was a beautiful soul who constantly changed the lives of those he met and came into contact with." -Matt LaPorte (Jon Oliva's Pain)Discography
Crimson Glory - Vocals (1986-1991)1986 Dream Dancer (Single) Vocals
1986 Crimson Glory Vocals
1988 Lady of Winter (Single) Vocals
1988 Transcendence Vocals
1989 Lonely (Single) Vocals
1991 The Chant (Single) Vocals
1991 Song for Angels (Single) Vocals
1991 Strange and Beautiful Vocals
Prichard, David "Dave" (Armored Saint)
Birth
- Nov 27th, 1963
Death
- Feb 28th, 1990
Cause
- Dave Prichard was a guitar player of Armored Saint who died due Leukemia at 1990. Dave himself and soon his bandmates also noticed him to have severe problems with acne late 80's where Dave got concerned something could be wrong with his blood. Later on medical tests proved it to be leukemia which caused his death. Dave was a talented guitar player who did a lot of off stage promotion also for Armored Saint hand drawing the bands flyers and ads in his spare time.
Discography
Armored Saint - Guitars (1982-1989)
1982 First Demo (Demo) Guitars
1983 Armored Saint (EP) Guitars
1984 March of the Saint Guitars
1985 Take a Turn (Single) Guitars
1985 Delirious Nomad Guitars (lead)
1986 Long Before I Die (Single) Guitars
1987 Raising Fear Guitars
1987 Isolation (Single) Guitars
1988 Can U Deliver (Single) Guitars
1988 Saints Will Conquer (Live album) Guitars
1989 1989 Demo (Demo) Guitars
1991 A Trip Thru Red Times (Video/VHS) Guitars
2001 Nod to the Old School (Compilation) Guitars
2003 A Trip Thru Red Times 1982-1990 (DVD) Guitars
Wayne, David (Metal Church, Reverend)
Birth
- Jan 1st, 1958Death
- May 9th, 2005Cause
- David Wayne was original lead singer in semi-known heavy metal band Metal Church. Before his heavy metal career it is said that he was a field medic in US army. He left Metal Church after the release of The Dark album at 1986 and formed his new band Reverend who released a few albums at early 90s. Wayne then had some quiet time before returning into heavy metal vocal duties to his former band Metal Church for one album at 2001 called Masterpeace. At same year he was also working with his newer band Reverend at the time of which with he recorded vocals to A Gathering Demons EP. At some point most likely late 2004 Wayne was involved in a car crash which he survived at first. March 2005 at one of his reunion shows with Reverend - at last song - David was not feeling well and collapsed to the ground. As show had been going great otherwise and crowd chanting for more, exhausted and in pain Wayne did encore song despite all this. He was a true showman. However it was clear that something was wrong with his health. May 2005 one day - if I remember correctly - after walking to his home door he just collapsed and died. Reason was complications from the previous car crash he had suffered. David had very unique high wailing evil sounding shrieky voice that cuts like razor.Discography
Metal Church - Vocals (1982-1988, 1998-2001)1982 Four Hymns (Demo) Vocals
1984 Metal Church Vocals
1985 Highway Star (Single) Vocals
1986 Live (Live album) Vocals
1986 Start the Fire (Single) Vocals
1986 The Dark Vocals
1998 Live (Live album) Vocals
1999 Masterpeace Vocals
Heathen - Vocals (1989)
*no releases*
Reverend - Vocals (1989-1992)
1989 Reverend (EP) Vocals
1990 World Won't Miss You Vocals
1991 Play God Vocals
1992 Live (EP) Vocals
2001 A Gathering of Demons (EP) Vocals
Wayne - Vocals
2001 Metal Church Vocals
Intrinsic - Vocals
*no releases*
