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Bolt Thrower - Drummer Martin "Kiddie" Kearns Dead At Age 38


Unfortunately, there are terrible news from the Bolt Thrower camp today. This past Monday, September 14th, British death metal pioneers Bolt Thrower's drummer Martin "Kiddie" Kearns has passed away unexpectedly. He was only thirty-eight years old and passed away peacefully in his sleep. According to the Black Conjuration Fest, the band's upcoming Australian tour has now been cancelled given these tragic circumstances.

Says a statement from the band: "With the heaviest of hearts, and still numb from shock, we have to share the very sad news that on Monday, Bolt Thrower lost our powerhouse drummer, Martin 'Kiddie' Kearns.

"After the first rehearsal for our upcoming tour of Australia, Kiddie suddenly felt unwell which continued throughout the night, and the next day he passed away peacefully in his sleep. He was a fantastic dad, husband, son, friend, but to us he was always Kiddie, the same 17-year-old Coventry kid whose drumming style and personality blew us away when he first walked into our rehearsal room more than 20 years ago.

"Kiddie enriched our lives and the Bolt Thrower sound. He leaves a massive hole in the lives of everyone who knew him and will be very sorely missed by many."

Source: metalhammer.teamrock.com
Band profile: Bolt Thrower
Posted: 17.09.2015 by Bad English


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17.09.2015 - 18:21
cossaisVendeurs
Shit!

RIP!
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17.09.2015 - 18:50
X-Ray Rod
Skandino
Staff
Awful news... It must be terrible beyond words for the family and the band.
Way too young.
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Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29
Like you could kiss my ass

Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49
Rod, let me love you.

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17.09.2015 - 18:52
TheMAGAmvm
Soycrusher
Huge blow... and only 38... RIP
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17.09.2015 - 19:04
In Bone Factory
RIP
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The End Is Nigh ...
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17.09.2015 - 19:39
BitterCOld
The Ancient One
Admin
Terrible news. younger than i am ffs.
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get the fuck off my lawn.

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17.09.2015 - 20:00
exomorphyx89
R.I.P.
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"Bang you head against the stage and metal takes its place..."
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17.09.2015 - 20:21
Hallford9000
I wonder what the cause of death was. Suddenly not feeling well, then dying... So strange. And sad of course.
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17.09.2015 - 20:21
Cynic Metalhead
Ambrish Saxena
Sad news.

What an awesome talent he was.

RIP
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17.09.2015 - 20:31
Maco
Pvt Funderground
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Crackhead Megadeth reigns supreme.
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17.09.2015 - 20:38
Risto
Wandering Midget
Written by Hallford9000 on 17.09.2015 at 20:21

I wonder what the cause of death was. Suddenly not feeling well, then dying... So strange. And sad of course.

Sounds like a blood clot in the lungs, like in the case of Mike Alexander (ex-Evile).
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17.09.2015 - 20:52
Pikemaster
Rest in peace Martin
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"Soon its tail raises the mud
The beast is ready for attack
The reel screams the line beings to run
And the struggle shall begin"
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17.09.2015 - 21:03
3rdWorld
China was a neat
That's too young, what was the cause of his death?

RIP. :'(
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17.09.2015 - 22:04
Frombelow
R.I.P Kiddie
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17.09.2015 - 22:58
Dinruth
Rest in piece
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17.09.2015 - 23:46
Dark Cornatus
Powerslave
Elite
Looks like i wont get to see them next weekend *cries*

RIP Martin!
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18.09.2015 - 00:07
Sword_Chant
Always sad to lose a musician, especially someone who potentially had so much more to give. R.I.P
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18.09.2015 - 01:50
Timmeh
Dudeman
Yeah this sucks. Was getting so excited to go see them on Thursday. But that doesn't matter now, at 38? A damn shame, loved his drumming to. RIP
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18.09.2015 - 02:08
Reaper_Redeemer
RIP omg...
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18.09.2015 - 02:09
Vombatus
Potorro
Horrible..... Time to give Those Once Loyal a spin.
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18.09.2015 - 05:50
mikeprado30
So young... My condolence feelings to his family and friends... May your soul rest in peace
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BARDS WE ARE, BARDS WE WILL BE!
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18.09.2015 - 12:11
garmling
Account deleted
Awful!

SO happy to see them last September....but this sucks!

RIP friend
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18.09.2015 - 18:37
Josantyago
Horrible news for the band and for the fans!
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18.09.2015 - 21:31
Mad Arab666
That's some really sad news. R.I.P Kiddie.
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Bring up the wolves head!
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20.09.2015 - 15:20
John Sandman
May he R.I.P.
The last Bolt Thrower is excelent.
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21.09.2015 - 15:47
Big-Al
RIP
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I drink moosepiss
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24.09.2015 - 22:43
Demise
R.I.P.
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