Last night, we reported that Corrosion of Conformity drummer Reed Mullin sadly passed away at the age of 53, according to an official statement from the band. Several prominent musicians, industry figures, and artists have taken to social media to pay tribute to Reed, including Mike Patton (Faith No More, Mr. Bungle), David Ellefson (Megadeth), Harley Flanagan (Cro-Mags), Randy Blythe (Lamb of God), Devin Townsend, Propagandhi, Fu Manchu, Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed), Charlie Benante (Anthrax), Mike IX Williams (Eyehategod), Crowbar, Brian Slagel (Metal Blade Records), Orange Goblin, Earache Records, Robb Flynn (Machine Head), and more. See their tributes below…
https://twitter.com/ellefsondavid/status/1222104318460993536
R.I.P. to Reed Mullin, an old friend… pic.twitter.com/TWTmumg1Je
— Faith No More (@FaithNoMore) January 28, 2020
Reed Mullin
Rest in peace my brother
So sad….. #corrosionofconformity #reedmullin #rip https://t.co/jPC8gBjlYz— HarleyFlanagan (@HarleyFFlanagan) January 28, 2020
https://twitter.com/propagandhi/status/1222002903193280512
R.I.P. Reed Mullin from Corrosion Of Conformity!!!!!!! We got to do a few tours opening up for them and he was always ultra cool to us!!!!! That 1997 tour we did with them, they were sooo heavy live!!! Even back in… https://t.co/rFopqDkteX
— Fu Manchu (@fumanchuband) January 28, 2020
Heart breaking. My condolences. ❤️🙏🏻 https://t.co/7biIJuDWJ7
— Jamey Jasta (@simswapperamij) January 28, 2020
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
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
Cheers Reed =/
— Devin Townsend (@dvntownsend) January 28, 2020
https://twitter.com/brianshadfall/status/1222146131183800322
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
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
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
RIP Reed Mullin (C.O.C) https://t.co/FNJqplhhiM #ripreedmullin #hardcore
— Earache Records ♠️ (@EaracheRecords) January 28, 2020