Metal and Rock Celebrities React to the Death of Chris Cornell
As the world continues to reel from the loss of Chris Cornell, here’s how some notable metal and hard rock musicians and celebrities are reacting to the singer’s death on social media:
Rage Against the Machine:
— Rage Against The Machine ★ (@RATM) May 18, 2017
Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed):
The voice, the range, the look, that dude had it all. #ripchris
— Jamey Jasta (@simswapperamij) May 18, 2017
Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin):
RIP Chris Cornell
Incredibly Talented
Incredibly Young
Incredibly Missed. pic.twitter.com/pKNI4tKiXz— Jimmy Page (@JimmyPage) May 18, 2017
Dave Navarro (Jane’s Addiction):
https://twitter.com/DaveNavarro/status/865114181707616256
Urge Overkill:
Painful, painful news. We'll miss you, buddy. So talented. #chriscornell
— Urge Overkill (@UrgeOverkill) May 18, 2017
Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour):
Jesus.
What a tragedy to wake up to…#ChrisCornell— fuck your checkmark (@CoreyTaylorRock) May 18, 2017
Monte Pittman (himself, Madonna):
RIP Chris Cornell – He was absolutely one of the greatest singers of all time. He also wrote… https://t.co/R0304tIYpD
— Monte Pittman (@montepittman) May 18, 2017
Living Colour:
In total shock that our friend, #ChrisCornell has died. Sending warm positive vibes and prayers to his family, friends and fans!
— Living Colour (@LivingColour) May 18, 2017
Mark Holcomb (Periphery):
RIP Chris Cornell :(
— Mark Holcomb (@MarkPeriphery) May 18, 2017
Stephen O’Malley (Sunn O)))):
https://twitter.com/IdeologicOrgan/status/865163928288014338
Rachel Bolan (Skid Row):
https://twitter.com/rbolanbass/status/865161799800324096
St. Vincent:
Chris Cornell. Damn. Was legit just playing "Outshined" yesterday. Such a loss.
— St. Vincent (@st_vincent) May 18, 2017
Shawn Drover (ex-Megadeth):
R.I.P @chriscornell of @soundgarden wayyyyyyy to young. #chriscornell
— ???????????????????? ???????????????????????? (@shawndrover) May 18, 2017
Joe Perry (Aerosmith):
Very sad news about Chris Cornell today. A sad loss of a great talent to the world, his friends and family. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/BlgxE6cJLH
— Joe Perry (@JoePerry) May 18, 2017
Mikael Stanne (Dark Tranquillity):
This is just devastating. Such an incredible voice and talent gone way, way too soon. #chriscornell
— Mikael Stanne (@MiklStne) May 18, 2017
Michael Amott (Arch Enemy):
RIP Chris Cornell. Shocking & so sad. Amazing singer & songwriter. One of the best live singers I've seen/heard. #chriscornell #soundgarden
— ???????????????????????????? ???????????????????? (@Michael_Amott) May 18, 2017
Mark Lanegan (Screaming Trees):
RIP Chris Cornell. Damn
— mark lanegan (@marklanegan) May 18, 2017
Billy Idol:
Sad 2 hear of Chris Cornell passing..great singer and artist… another blow…RIP
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) May 18, 2017
Mark Tremonti (Alter Bridge):
RIP Chris Cornell. Chris was the most influential singer to me as a writer. I just saw him perform days ago. Completely devastated
— – (@MarkTremonti) May 18, 2017
Sebastian Bach (ex-Skid Row):
Tears in my eyes that this is your last ever tweet. We played here with u guys in 1992 ????thanks for your pipes @chriscornell u will b missed https://t.co/Xgbann0hd4
— Sebastian Bach™️ (@sebastianbach) May 18, 2017
Danny Worsnop (Asking Alexandria):
https://twitter.com/dannyworsnop/status/865121453485764608
Dino Cazares (Fear Factory):
R.I.P. Chris Cornell gone way to young
— Dino Cazares (@DinoCazares) May 18, 2017
Ronnie Radke (Falling in Reverse):
https://twitter.com/RonnieRadke/status/865117685276852224
Jose Mangin (SiriusXM Liquid Metal):
Nooooooooo!?!?! Fukkkkkk!!?!!! Horrible news in our world…the sudden passing of iconic rock musician Chris Cornell https://t.co/6L0Hl6SMdp
— Jose "Metal Ambassador" Mangin (@josemangin) May 18, 2017
Mike Portnoy (ex-Dream Theater):
Wow…this one is shocking. Chris Cornell was one of the benchmark vocalists of our generation…devastating loss. #RIPChrisCornell pic.twitter.com/x3F9rptL0D
— Mike Portnoy ???? (@MikePortnoy) May 18, 2017
Cristina Scabbia (Lacuna Coil):
Frank Bello (Anthrax):
Scott Ian (Anthrax):
Paul Stanley (KISS):
STUNNED to hear the death of Chris Cornell. Music's loss. Greater still, his family has lost a father&husband. RIP. https://t.co/5NGC2YCcz1
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) May 18, 2017
Atreyu:
One of the greatest voices of all time. We're grateful to have toured with him on Project Revolution in '08. Rest in Legendary power pic.twitter.com/82d6o6MMhu
— Atreyu (@atreyuofficial) May 18, 2017
Laura Jane Grace (Against Me!):
It's okay if you don't believe me but I was writing about Chris Cornell in my journal this morning and my guitar strummed a chord on its own
— Laura Jane Grace (@LauraJaneGrace) May 18, 2017
Candlebox:
Devastated by the loss of 1 of rnr's greatest artists @chriscornell. Ur talent godlike, voice angelic R.I.P. Chris, u changed the world.
— CANDLEBOX (@candlebox) May 18, 2017
Steve Lukather (Toto):
https://twitter.com/stevelukather/status/865203225888079872
Chris Fronzak (Attila):
RIP Chris Cornell…. unbelievable to think we just played a show with him a few days ago and now he's gone…. Life is too short.
— Chris Fronzak (@FRONZ1LLA) May 18, 2017
Michael Sweet (Stryper):
I can't believe that #chriscornell is gone! Biggest shock for me right now. Prayers to family, friends & fans worldwide. Godspeed my friend????
— MichaelSweet Stryper (@michaelhsweet) May 18, 2017
Rex Brown (ex-Pantera, ex-Down):
https://twitter.com/REJASFROMTEJAS/status/865213615946612737
Dez Fafara (DevilDriver, Coal Chamber):
https://twitter.com/evilriver/status/865212014091567105
Alice Cooper:
Chris Cornell: INCOMPARABLE Singer; Songwriter; Family Man. ONE OF THE GREATS. Turn this up: https://t.co/2hZJ4tjxkg pic.twitter.com/uKFWAOELeK
— Alice Cooper (@alicecooper) May 18, 2017
Mark Hunter (ex-Chimaira):
We all have a favorite. This one's mine.
RiPhttps://t.co/ParpklDojF— chimairamark (@chimairamark) May 18, 2017
Robb Flynn (Machine Head):
Stunned, WTF!!??
Suicide…?
Loved this dude!https://t.co/6Nfjw4DZN7— Robb Flynn (@TheGeneralMH) May 18, 2017
Tonny Iommi (Black Sabbath):
Chris Cornell gone at 52, what a waste. One of my favourite singers and a lovely person, this news came as a complete shock. pic.twitter.com/T7aQ277Uos
— Tony Iommi (@tonyiommi) May 18, 2017
Matt Sorum (ex-Guns N’ Roses, ex-Velvet Revolver, ex-The Cult):
Gutted by the loss of Chris Cornell today , Touring w him in 91 w GNR I was blown away nightly… https://t.co/XFfQiLbswS
— matt sorum (@mattsorum) May 18, 2017
Mick Mars (Motley Crue):
R.I.P. Chris Cornell
— Mick Mars (@mrmickmars) May 18, 2017
John 5 (Rob Zombie):
My sister was there for Chris Cornells show. What a loss. An incredible voice and incredible musician #rip #ChrisCornell #soundgarden # pic.twitter.com/1xA0QZu5uS
— John 5 ???? (@john5guitarist) May 18, 2017
Sean Yseult (ex-White Zombie):
So sad to hear about #chriscornell. Huge talent and inspiration, loved touring together. My condolences to bandmates and family. What a loss
— SeanYseultWZ (@SeanYseultWZ) May 18, 2017
Doug Aldrich (ex-Whitesnake, ex-Dio, etc.):
Condolences to The families and friends of Chris Cornell. He was such a gifted singer songwriter. Way way to young. R.I.P. CC
— DOUG ALDRICH (@Douglas_Aldrich) May 18, 2017
Chester Bennington (Linkin Park):
With all of my love @chriscornell. pic.twitter.com/NFz0dnxfp8
— Chester Bennington (@ChesterBe) May 18, 2017
