Corrosion of Conformity Release Tribute to Late Drummer Reed Mullin

Corrosion of Conformity have released a new tribute to their drummer, Reed Mullin, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 53. Although no cause of death has been revealed, Mullin missed several Corrosion of Conformity shows in the past several years due to health issues, including an alcohol-related seizure in June of 2016 in the middle of a tour. 

Speaking on social media, the surviving members of C.O.C. had this to say:

“A badass drummer:

“Reed could play all of the metal stuff, cymbal grabs, proto blast beats with only one bass pedal. He could cop one hundred different styles and reference them in his own way. Everything from Earl Hudson and Clive Burr to Neil Peart (RIP) to Mitch Mitchell and Bill Ward. From John Bonham to Phil Taylor and Nicko McBrain. All the while he was creating his own thing, odd times and polyrhythms played nonchalantly, powerful, simple, deliberate sections, all of the possibilities were in fact possible but utilized thoughtfully, in the proper place, for the proper effect, as the song demanded. Musically speaking, what more could you ask for?”

You can read tributes from other notable metal musicians and industry insiders — including members of Faith No More, Lamb of God, Megadeth, Anthrax, Hatebreed, and Eyehategod — here.

[via The PRP]