Metal Celebrities React to the Death of Joan Rivers

The world lost a great one in Joan Rivers yesterday. Although initially it didn’t seem as if she’d had much of an impact on the metal community — aside from these highly entertaining interviews she did with Gwar and David Lee Roth — there’s been a slow but steady trickle of reactions from around the metalsphere. Below, read several metal celebrities’ reactions to the death of a comedy icon.

Ice T (Body Count):

SAD.. I met her and she was so cool. -> "@Ugodofwutang: RIP JOAN RIVERS DAMMMM !”

— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) September 4, 2014

Motorhead:

Very sad news about Joan Rivers. You will be missed! #RIPJoanRivers

— Official Motörhead (@myMotorhead) September 4, 2014

Rob Zombie:

The End Records:

RIP #JoanRivers. She was funny and ballsy and great. Here's an interview she did with @GWARofficial back in the day http://t.co/DcmbeH2TLM

— The End Records (@theend) September 4, 2014

Zeena Koda (former SiriusXM Liquid Metal DJ):

Would not be the woman and personality I am today without the inspiration of @Joan_Rivers <3 "There is no apologizing in comedy"

— Zeena Koda (@zeenakoda) September 4, 2014

Ozzy Osbourne:

Not only was Joan a comic genius, she was an amazing woman. Thank you for always having Kelly’s back. You will always be a legend. RIP

— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) September 4, 2014

Matt Sorum (Velvet Revolver, ex-Guns N’ Roses):

So sad for Melissa and family Please God don't take the laughter away. RIP Joan Rivers

— matt sorum (@mattsorum) September 4, 2014

Vernon Reid (Living Colour):

On Joan Rivers-mixed feelings.A Comedy GIANT, who helped out comics like Arsenio Hall. She was HILARIOUS.She could also be HATEFUL. RIP

— Vernon Reid (@vurnt22) September 5, 2014

Dave Mustaine (Megadeth):

Condolences to the family of @Joan_Rivers – she was a true original. #legend

— Dave Mustaine (@DaveMustaine) September 5, 2014