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Original PENTAGRAM Member Loses Battle With Cancer
- June 1, 2006
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Vincent McAllister, the guitarist and a founding member of seminal metal band PENTAGRAM, has lost his battle with cancer at the age of 51. McAllister played guitar in the classic '70s PENTAGRAM lineup that also included vocalist Bobby Liebling, bassist Greg Mayne and drummer Geof O'Keefe. His recorded works can be heard throughout the various PENTAGRAM collections. McAllister was highly respected as a guitarist and person amongst his peers. McAllister had spent the past few years working on material in his home studio and planning to return to playing again with former PENTAGRAM members O'Keefe and Mayne. Please access www.bedemon.com for more news on Vincent McAllister.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Six_Feet_Underground
6/1/2006 12:29:59 PM
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w00t?
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posted by : Six_Feet_Underground
6/1/2006 12:32:54 PM
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yeah whatever - I don't mind your stupid offence.
that's my way of showing respect
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COMMENT |
posted by : Al Bundy
6/1/2006 12:33:31 PM
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R.I.P. Vincent McAllister
\m/PENTAGRAM\m/
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COMMENT |
posted by : Mulder
6/1/2006 12:43:44 PM
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That sucks. Pentagram is a truly legendary band. Essential listening for all metalheads. R.I.P. Vincent
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posted by : Viking Christ
6/1/2006 12:47:20 PM
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Bummer. I was just listening to the first "First Daze Here" collection last night.
R.I.P.
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COMMENT | r.i.p.
posted by : slayerchick80
6/1/2006 12:53:59 PM
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metal brother.
see you on the other side.
hail.
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COMMENT | R.I.P. Vincent
posted by : buttlips
6/1/2006 1:31:09 PM
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man, thats a damn shame. the 2 Pentagram comps on Relapse records are awesome. they were truly the American equivalent to Black Sabbath. I wonder if the stuff he has recently been recording will ever be released.
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COMMENT | God Bless...
posted by :
6/1/2006 1:36:20 PM
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and rest in peace. Pentagram were a hugely underrappreciated band, but true metal heads understand what their contribution to the world of heavy music was all about. We all gotta go someday, but leaving at age 51 is a downer.
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posted by :
6/1/2006 1:42:23 PM
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The orginial pentagram was around during the time of Ancient greece (776-323 b.c). OH the original band pentagram. My bad.
Cancer sucks.
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posted by : Icelos
6/1/2006 2:21:45 PM
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Hail to him for carrying the torch of metal, cancer has gotten the better of another human life, R.I.P. brother.
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COMMENT | R.I.P.
posted by : 1,000 posers killed today
6/1/2006 2:48:20 PM
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A friend turned me on to first daze here about 2 years ago and I love that cd. If you like classic rock this is it, take one listen and you'll think to yourself "why didnt this band make it bigger"? R.I.P V. McAllister, tonite I'm blazing and blasting first daze here.
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COMMENT | pioneers
posted by : g@u55
6/1/2006 2:52:53 PM
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paved the way for alot of the more underground stoner doom bands.
rip
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COMMENT | ^ very true
posted by :
6/1/2006 4:21:02 PM
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a great loss for metal
RIP brother
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COMMENT | RIP
posted by :
6/1/2006 5:02:53 PM
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Bummer. Pentagram were one of the best heavy bands of all time. The stuff Vincent did with Bobby in the 70's is simply unbeatable.
Such shitty news, especially after reading the Obsessed re-issue review.
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posted by :
6/1/2006 5:11:09 PM
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R.I.P.
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COMMENT | gene's gonna send him a casket
posted by :
6/1/2006 8:27:56 PM
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REST IN PEACE, brother
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posted by : edrpz
6/1/2006 9:11:12 PM
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I aways liked this band. Sad to hear this.
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posted by : death23
6/1/2006 11:17:34 PM
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REST IN METAL !!!
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COMMENT | Oh man ... what a surprise ...
posted by : v.o.r.
6/2/2006 12:15:12 AM
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... Vince, sorry buddy, that is so bad to hear, really. God bless you man, I will never forget your efforts buddy - you will be missed. You rule - and we will see you on the other side bro !!!
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posted by : electric doom
6/2/2006 12:45:45 AM
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Really sad news. Pentagram truly are one of the most underrated bands of all time. RIP!
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COMMENT | R.I.P. Vince
posted by : Lelex_666
6/3/2006 11:53:21 AM
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You were one of my favourite guitarist and one of my biggest influence. There are no words to thank you for your music and your inspiring guitar playing. R.I.P. Vince.
To Adamb719: The "First Daze Here" CDs are NOT just b-sides and out-takes. They represent five years of sufference of a great band and a testament for two of them. So please give respect.
Anyway Vince didn't play in Day of Reckoning album.
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