Former Baroness Drummer Allen Blickle Dies

Allen Blickle, the founding drummer of the band Baroness, has passed away, as confirmed by frontman John Baizley, who described the loss as heartbreaking and expressed deep sorrow on social media. Blickle was a key member of Baroness from its formation in 2003 until his departure in 2013, contributing to critically acclaimed albums such as the Red Album, Blue Record, and Yellow & Green. His departure followed serious injuries sustained in a 2012 European bus crash that affected several band members. Blickle was also involved with other bands including Alpaca, A Place To Bury Strangers, and Romantic Dividends. Tributes have poured in from friends and fellow musicians, highlighting Blickle's talent, character, and the deep impact he had on those around him. While there has been no public announcement regarding the cause of his death at 42, the music community mourns the loss of a significant figure in modern metal.