Soo Catwoman has passed away

Model, actor, and punk icon Soo Catwoman, aka Susan Lucas, has passed away. She passed away on September 30 at the age of 70. Her children, Shem and Dion October Lucas announced her passing in a statement that reads in part,

”She recently fell ill and was taken to hospital, and shortly after fell into a coma, which she sadly never awoke from, she passed away on Tuesday 30th of September 2025 at 3:56am, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

We are utterly devastated by her loss, it came very quickly and unexpectedly.

She was a very kind and caring individual who helped and cared for countless people during her time on this earth, she was a champion of the underdog, and always gave to people in need whenever she could.

She was also a highly influential and inspirational figure, whose image has loomed large in the public consciousness for the past 49 years. She pushed forward the frontiers of fashion with her handmade clothing accessories, her striking make up and of course her signature ‘Soo Catwoman’ hairstyle. She remains a huge inspiration in the worlds of music, art and fashion, her image is timeless and as striking today as it was in 1976.

Soo lived her private life in silent dignity, because of this she never sought to capitalize on her fame and lived a simple life. Choosing to raise her children instead of seeking fame and fortune.”

Dion October Lucas also released a statement on Instagram which reads,

"Sadly the rumors are true, it feels just like a bad dream, the kind I would rush to grab my phone, so I could write or call to tell my mum, she always told me if you have a bad dream and you share it then it won’t come true.

I’m absolutely devastated to lose her, I wish I could hold her and breathe her in, exist in her breath, or better still curl up like a cat in her lap and have her magic hands soothe my broken heart, I am lucky to have been on time at least to spend many hours by her side in the week before she passed, I am blessed to have had her and I will be forever permanently changed by her passing."

Soo Catwoman also recorded a cover of “Backstabbers” by The O’Jays which featured Derwwod Andrews of Generation X on guitar and Rat Scabies of The Damne on drums. She also sang backing vocals on The Invaders' 1980 album Test Card and sang lead vocals on “Backseat Romeo”. We send our condolences to Soo Catwoman’s family, friends, and fans.

Tomas Lindberg of At The Gates has passed away

Tomas Lindberg, frontman of At The Gates, has passed away. He was 52 years old and had been battling adenoid cystic carcinoma, a form of oral cancer, for a year and a half. His passing was confirmed by his family on the Swedish news outlet SVT Nyheter. David Isberg of Opeth released a statement on Instagram that reads,

”Tomas "Goatspell" Lindberg 10-16-1972 -09-16-2025

"It is cold out here

Ans lonely is my journey

I walk the trail of broken souls

The darkest path through infinity”

Tomas Lindberg also played in Grotesque, Triple Crown Records, Lock Up, Skitsystem, Disfear, and The Great Deceiver. We send our condolences to Tomas Lindberg’s family, friends, and fans.

Bruce Loose of Flipper has passed away

Sadly, Bruce Loose of Flipper has passed away. Bruce passed earlier this week after having health issues for the past few years. As you likely know, Bruce was a founding member of the seminal band, handling vocals and bass until 2015, when he voluntarily withdrew from the band. We send our condolences to Bruce family, friends, and fans.

Brent Hinds, formerly of Mastodon, killed in Motorcycle accident

Late last night, Brent Hinds, formerly of Mastodon, was killed in a motorcycle accident. According to Police reports, he was riding his Harley around 11:30pm in Atlanta when a BMW SUV failed to yield while making a turn at the intersection of Memorial Drive and Boulevard. The Fulton County medical examiner’s office confirmed his death.

Hinds split from Mastodon in March. while the band stated that the split was mutual, Hinds would post on social media that he was kicked out of the band. The band stated in an instagram post: "We are in a state of unfathomable sadness and grief… last night Brent Hinds passed away as a result of a tragic accident. We are heartbroken, shocked, and still trying to process the loss of this creative force with whom we’ve shared so many triumphs, milestones, and the creation of music that has touched the hearts of so many. Our hearts are with Brent’s family, friends, and fans. At this time, we please ask that you respect everyone’s privacy during this difficult time. RIP Brent."

Ozzy Osborne has passed away

Just weeks after his final performance (solo and with Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne has passed away. He was 76. Osbourne's family released a brief statement: "“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.” We send our condolences to Ozzy's family, friends, and fans. We will update you if more information is released.

Bill Chamberlain of the Pist and Dissidents has passed away

Quite sadly, Bill Chamberlain of The Pist, The Dissidents, Mankind, and many other bands. His family stated that he passed away after a brief illness. For a number of years, Bill also ran Wild Mutation Records in Philadelphia. He was a really nice guy. We send our condolences to Bill's family, friends, and fans.

Brian Wilson has passed away

Brian Wilson, co-founder of the Beach Boys, has passed away. He was 82 years old. His family announced his passing on Instagram in a statement that reads,

”We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away.

We are at a loss for words right now.

Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving.

We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world.

Love & Mercy"

We send our condolences to Brian Wilson’s family, friends, and fans.

Sly Stone has passed away

Sly Stone, funk singer, songwriter, producer, and bandleader of Sly and the Family Stone, has passed away. He was 82 years old. He passed away following “a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues” on June 9, 2025 according to a statement released by his family. The statement reads,

”It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone. After a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues, Sly passed away peacefully, surrounded by his three children, his closest friend, and his extended family. While we mourn his absence, we take solace in knowing that his extraordinary musical legacy will continue to resonate and inspire for generations to come.

Sly was a monumental figure, a groundbreaking innovator, and a true pioneer who redefined the landscape of pop, funk, and rock music. His iconic songs have left an indelible mark on the world, and his influence remains undeniable. In a testament to his enduring creative spirit, Sly recently completed the screenplay for his life story, a project we are eager to share with the world in due course, which follows a memoir published in 2024.

We extend our deepest gratitude for the outpouring of love and prayers during this difficult time. We wish peace and harmony to all who were touched by Sly’s life and his iconic music.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your unwavering support.”

Sly and the Family Stone were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. Sly Stone’s final album I’m Back! Family and Friends was released in 2011 and he released his memoir Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) in 2024. We send our condolences to Sly Stone’s family, friends, and fans.

Colin of Conflict has passed away

Sadly, and shockingly, Colin Jerwood of Conflict has passed away. The band issued a short statement: "It is with a very heavy heart to announce Colin passed away after a short illness. We know for his supporters that this is difficult news to hear."

Just recently, the band released This much remains. We send our condolences to Colin's family, friends, and fans.

Jamie McMann has passed away

Sadly, Engineer and producer Jamie McMann has passed away. McMann worked on records by bands including Nofx, Swingin' Utters, Tony Sly, Joey Cape, Leftover Crack, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes and a bunch more. You can see a statement by Fat Mike below.