2019 in heavy metal music
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This is a timeline documenting the events of heavy metal in the year 2019.
Bands formed
- BPMD{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/current-former-members-of-machine-head-dream-theater-overkill-unite-in-new-project/|title=Current/Former Members Of MACHINE HEAD, DREAM THEATER, OVERKILL Unite In New Project|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=April 16, 2020|date=August 7, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/bobby-blitz-ellsworth-mike-portnoy-phil-demmel-and-mark-menghi-join-forces-in-bpmd-american-made-album-due-soon/|title=BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH, MIKE PORTNOY, PHIL DEMMEL And MARK MENGHI Join Forces In BPMD: 'American Made' Album Due Soon|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=April 16, 2020|date=January 31, 2020}}
- Kill the Lights{{Cite web |title=Kill the Lights Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0003929631 |access-date=2025-05-17 |website=AllMusic}}
- Left to Suffer
- Nemophila{{cite web|url=https://jrocknews.com/2020/03/ladies-nemophila-put-heavy-heavy-metal-oiran.html|title=Ladies of NEMOPHILA radiate heavy metal in "OIRAN" single|publisher=JRock News|access-date=December 28, 2021|date=March 8, 2020}}
- Sanguisugabogg
- Vexed{{Cite web |last=Rogers |first=Jack |date=May 18, 2021 |title=This Is How Vexed Channelled Their Pain And Hurt To Create Something Truly Monumental |url=https://rocksound.tv/features/read/this-is-how-vexed-channelled-their-pain-and-hurt-to-create-something-truly |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519100714/https://rocksound.tv/features/read/this-is-how-vexed-channelled-their-pain-and-hurt-to-create-something-truly |archive-date=May 19, 2021 |access-date=June 18, 2024 |website=Rock Sound}}
- Zulu
Bands disbanded
- Black Moth{{cite web|author=Zach Redrup|title=NEWS: Black Moth split up; farewell show planned for December 2019!|url=https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-black-moth-split-up-farewell-show-planned-for-december-2019/|publisher=Dead Press!|access-date=November 9, 2020|date=September 21, 2019|archive-date=November 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201121185211/https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-black-moth-split-up-farewell-show-planned-for-december-2019/|url-status=dead}}
- Brain Drill{{cite web|title=Brain Drill Have Broken Up (Again)|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/09/10/brain-drill-have-broken-up-again/|publisher=MetalSucks|access-date=September 10, 2019|date=September 10, 2019}}
- Children of Bodom{{cite web|title=Former CHILDREN OF BODOM Frontman ALEXI LAIHO Launches New Band, BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-children-of-bodom-frontman-alexi-laiho-launches-new-band-bodom-after-midnight/|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=April 1, 2020|date=March 16, 2020}}
- Continents{{cite web|title=Continents To Call It Quits, Announce Farewell Show|url=https://www.theprp.com/2019/02/01/news/continents-to-call-it-quits-announce-farewell-show/|publisher=ThePRP|access-date=February 1, 2019|date=February 1, 2019}}
- Dirge{{cite web|title=Dirge – Disbanding|url=http://metalstorm.net/events/news_comments.php?news_id=35432|publisher=metalstorm.net|access-date=March 11, 2019|date=March 10, 2019}}
- Huldre{{cite web|title=Huldre – Disbanding|url=http://metalstorm.net/events/news_comments.php?news_id=35063|publisher=metalstorm.net|access-date=January 29, 2019|date=January 17, 2019}}
- Katedra{{cite web|title=Katedra – Disbanding|url=http://metalstorm.net/events/news_comments.php?news_id=35622|publisher=metalstorm.net|access-date=May 14, 2019|date=April 12, 2019}}
- Nitro{{cite web|title=NITRO Reunion Is Over: 'We Just Can't Go Back,' Says MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/nitro-reunion-is-over-we-just-cant-go-back-says-michael-angelo-batio/|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=May 13, 2019|date=May 13, 2019}}
- Prophets of Rage{{cite web|title=Rage Against the Machine Reunion Means Prophets of Rage Are Done|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/11/02/rage-against-the-machine-reunion-means-prophets-of-rage-are-done/|publisher=MetalSucks|access-date=November 4, 2019|date=November 2, 2019}}
- Slayer{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/there-is-not-a-chance-in-hell-slayer-will-ever-reunite-says-kerry-kings-wife/|title=There Is 'Not A Chance In Hell' SLAYER Will Ever Reunite, Says KERRY KING's Wife|publisher=Blabbermouth|date=December 2, 2019|access-date=December 2, 2019}}
- Unsane{{cite web|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/08/29/unsane-now-sane-break-up/|title=Unsane Now Sane, Break-Up|publisher=MetalSucks|date=August 29, 2019|access-date=August 29, 2019}}
Bands reformed
- Agent Steel{{cite web|title=JOHN CYRIIS Resurrects AGENT STEEL: First Festival Appearance Announced, New Album On The Way|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/john-cyriis-resurrects-agent-steel-first-festival-appearance-announced-new-album-on-the-way/|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=January 21, 2019|date=January 21, 2019}}
- Alcatrazz{{cite web|title=GRAHAM BONNET Relaunches ALCATRAZZ With Guitarist JOE STUMP; New Studio Album In The Works|url=http://bravewords.com/news/graham-bonnet-relaunches-alcatrazz-with-guitarist-joe-stump-new-studio-album-in-the-works|publisher=Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles|access-date=June 30, 2019|date=February 5, 2019}}
- Brand New Sin (one-off show){{cite web|url=http://www.ghostcultmag.com/brand-new-sin-announces-hometown-reunion-show-for-2019/#more-106744|title=Brand New Sin Announces Hometown Reunion Show For 2019|publisher=Ghost Cult|date=December 7, 2018|access-date=December 14, 2018}}
- Cadaver{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/cadaver-is-back-anders-odden-joins-forces-with-megadeths-dirk-verbeuren/|title=CADAVER Is Back! ANDERS ODDEN Joins Forces With MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|date=April 18, 2019|access-date=April 18, 2019}}
- Dirty Looks{{cite web|title=DIRTY LOOKS Is Back! First 2020 Shows Announced|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/dirty-looks-is-back-first-2020-shows-announced/|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=December 9, 2019|date=December 9, 2019}}
- Dismember{{cite web|title=Original DISMEMBER Lineup To Perform At SCANDINAVIA DEATHFEST 2019|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/original-dismember-lineup-to-perform-at-scandinavia-deathfest-2019/|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=January 14, 2019|date=January 14, 2019}}
- Katatonia{{cite web|title=Katatonia End Hiatus, Announce Night Is the New Day Anniversary Tour|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2019/02/20/katatonia-end-hiatus-announce-night-is-the-new-day-anniversary-tour/|publisher=MetalSucks|access-date=February 20, 2019|date=February 20, 2019}}
- Mercyful Fate{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/mercyful-fate-to-reunite-for-appearance-at-denmarks-copenhell-festival/ |title= MERCYFUL FATE To Reunite For Summer 2020 European Festival Appearances |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |date=August 1, 2019 |access-date=August 1, 2019}}
- Methods of Mayhem{{cite web|title=Tommy Lee's Methods of Mayhem Returns After Nine Years|url=https://loudwire.com/tommy-lee-methods-of-mayhem-returns/|publisher=Loudwire|access-date=April 2, 2019|date=April 2, 2019}}
- Mr. Bungle{{cite web|author=James Rettig|title=Mr. Bungle Announce Reunion Tour|url=https://www.stereogum.com/2054601/mr-bungle-reunion-tour-2020/tour-dates/|publisher=Stereogum|access-date=August 13, 2019|date=August 13, 2019}}
- Rage Against the Machine{{cite web|first=Steve|last=Baltin|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevebaltin/2019/11/01/confirmed-rage-against-the-machine-to-reunite-in-2020-headline-coachella/#25bcbbac12b1|title=Confirmed: Rage Against The Machine To Reunite In 2020, Headline Coachella|website=Forbes|date=November 1, 2019|access-date=November 1, 2019}}
- Sev (one-off show){{cite web|title=SEV Announce 2019 Reunion Show|url=https://www.theprp.com/2018/10/02/news/sev-announce-2019-reunion-show/|publisher=ThePRP|access-date=October 3, 2018|date=October 2, 2018}}
- Sister Sin{{cite web|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/swedish-heavy-rockers-sister-sin-are-back/|title=Swedish Heavy Rockers SISTER SIN Are Back|date=December 23, 2019|access-date=December 23, 2019}}
- Sylosis{{cite web|author=Graham Hartmann|title=Sylosis Announce First Album in Five Years, Unleash Triumphant Song 'I Sever'|url=https://loudwire.com/sylosis-new-album-new-song-i-sever/|publisher=Loudwire|access-date=December 6, 2018|date=December 6, 2018}}
- Vio-lence{{cite web|title=VIO-LENCE To Reunite For One Show In Oakland; 'Eternal Nightmare' To Be Performed In Its Entirety |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/vio-lence-to-reunite-for-one-show-in-oakland-eternal-nightmare-to-be-performed-in-its-entirety/|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=January 8, 2019|date=January 8, 2019}}{{cite web|title=Vio-lence Announce Second Reunion Show|url=https://www.theprp.com/2019/01/10/news/vio-lence-announce-second-reunion-show/|publisher=theprp.com|access-date=January 10, 2019|date=January 10, 2019}}
Events
- After 51 years together, UFO embarks on their final tour, dubbed "The Last Orders", with founding member Phil Mogg, who plans to retire from the band.{{cite web|title=UFO's PHIL MOGG To Step Down After 50th-Anniversary Tour: 'This Is The Right Time For Me To Quit'|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ufos-phil-mogg-to-step-down-after-50th-anniversary-tour-this-is-the-right-time-for-me-to-quit/|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=September 10, 2018|date=May 28, 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/ufo_announce_final_uk_and_irish_tour.html|title=UFO Announce Final UK and Irish Tour|publisher=Ultimate-Guitar.com|access-date=September 21, 2018|date=September 3, 2018}}
- After 46 years together, Kiss embarks on yet another farewell tour, dubbed "One Last Kiss: End of the Road World Tour".{{cite web|title=It's Official: KISS To Launch Farewell Tour, 'End Of The Road', In 2019|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/its-official-kiss-to-launch-farewell-tour-end-of-the-road-in-january/|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=September 20, 2018|date=September 19, 2018}}
- After 45 years together, Krokus embarks on their farewell tour this year.{{cite web|title=KROKUS To Embark On 'Farewell' Tour: 'We Will Keep Our Word And Pull The Plug At The End Of 2019'|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/krokus-to-embark-on-farewell-tour-we-will-keep-our-word-and-pull-the-plug-at-the-end-of-2019/|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=September 10, 2018|date=September 10, 2018}}
- Slayer is expected to wrap up their farewell tour this year in November.{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slayer-announces-the-final-campaign-tour-dates-with-primus-ministry-and-philip-h-anselmo-the-illegals/|title=SLAYER Announces 'The Final Campaign' Tour Dates With PRIMUS, MINISTRY And PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|date=July 9, 2019|access-date=July 9, 2019}}
- Megadeth launches its first-ever MegaCruise, which is set to take place in the Pacific Ocean from October 13‒19.{{cite web|title=MEGADETH Announces First-Ever 'Megacruise'|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/megadeth-announces-first-ever-megacruise/|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=September 25, 2018|date=October 9, 2018}}{{cite web|title=ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, Others Confirmed For MEGADETH's First-Ever 'Megacruise'|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/anthrax-testament-corrosion-of-conformity-others-confirmed-for-megadeths-first-ever-megacruise/|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=October 20, 2018|date=October 9, 2018}}
- Accept announces that Martin Motnik is replacing original bassist Peter Baltes, who left the band the previous November.{{cite web|title=ACCEPT Recruits Bassist MARTIN MOTNIK|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/accept-recruits-bassist-martin-motnik/|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=April 16, 2019|date=April 16, 2019}}
- Janet Gardner of Vixen leaves to focus on her solo career. She is replaced by Femme Fatale's Lorraine Lewis.{{cite web|title=Vixen Vocalist Janet Gardner Leaves The Band|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=144076|publisher=Metal Underground.com|access-date=January 24, 2018|date=January 17, 2018}}
- Longtime percussionist Chris Fehn of Slipknot departs from the band. This comes after Fehn filed a lawsuit against the band citing withheld payments.{{cite web|url=https://theblast.com/slipknot-metal-band-chris-fehn-drummer-lawsuit/|title=Slipknot Drummer Chris Fehn Sues Band Over Money Dispute|first1=Ryan|last1=Naumann|first2=Gary|last2=Trock|date=March 14, 2019|website=The Blast}}{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slipknot-percussionist-chris-fehn-sues-band-over-money-dispute/|title=SLIPKNOT Percussionist CHRIS FEHN Sues Band Over Money Dispute|last=Blabbermouth|date=March 14, 2019|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET}}{{Cite web|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2019/03/18/huuuge-news-slipknot-have-parted-ways-with-chris-fehn/|title=Huuuge News: Slipknot have parted ways with Chris Fehn|last=KaydanHowison|date=March 18, 2019|website=Wall Of Sound|language=en-US|access-date=March 18, 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/chris-fehn-still-employed-by-slipknot/|title=Chris Fehn Still Employed by Slipknot, Says Lawyer|date=March 23, 2019|website=Loudwire|language=en-US|access-date=March 24, 2019}}
Deaths
- January 1 – Shane Bisnett, former bassist of Ice Nine Kills, died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 31.{{cite web|title=Former Ice Nine Kills Bassist Shane Bisnett Passes Away|url=https://www.theprp.com/2019/01/03/news/former-ice-nine-kills-bassist-shane-bisnett-passes-away/|publisher=theprp.com|date=January 3, 2018|access-date=January 4, 2018}}
- January 16 – Brian Velasco, drummer of Razorback, died from suicide by jumping from the balcony of a condominium.{{cite news | publisher=Pulse.ph | title=Drummer posts own leap to death on FB Live 2019 | url=https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/01/16/drummer-posts-own-leap-to-death-on-fb-live/ | year=2019 | access-date=January 16, 2019 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190116200742/https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/01/16/drummer-posts-own-leap-to-death-on-fb-live/ | archive-date=January 16, 2019 }}
- January 19 – Ted McKenna, former drummer of Michael Schenker Group and Ian Gillan, died from hemorrhage after hernia surgery at the age of 68.{{cite web|title=Drummer TED MCKENNA, Who Has Played With RORY GALLAGHER And MICHAEL SCHENKER, Dead At 68|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/drummer-ted-mckenna-who-has-played-with-rory-gallagher-and-michael-schenker-dead-at-68/|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=January 19, 2019|date=January 19, 2019}}
- January 25 – Bruce Corbitt, vocalist of Rigor Mortis, died from esophageal cancer at the age of 56.{{cite web|title=WARBEAST And RIGOR MORTIS Singer BRUCE CORBITT Dead At 56|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/warbeast-and-rigor-mortis-singer-bruce-corbitt-dead-at-56/|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=January 25, 2019|date=January 25, 2019}}
- January 28 – Paul Whaley, drummer of Blue Cheer, died from heart failure at the age of 72.{{cite web|title=Paul Whaley, drummer for Blue Cheer, Has Died|url=http://www.brooklynvegan.com/paul-whaley-drummer-for-blue-cheer-has-died/|publisher=BrooklynVegan|access-date=February 1, 2019|date=February 1, 2019}}
- March 17 – Bernie Tormé, former guitarist of Ozzy Osbourne and Gillan, died from post-flu complications at the age of 66.{{cite web|title=Former GILLAN And OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist BERNIE TORMÉ Dead At 66|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-gillan-and-ozzy-osbourne-guitarist-bernie-torme-dead-at-66/|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=March 18, 2019|date=March 18, 2019}}
- March 17 – Yuya Uchida, former percussionist and producer of Flower Travellin' Band, died from pneumonia at the age of 79.{{cite web|title=Japanese rock singer, actor Yuya Uchida dies at 79|url=https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/japanese-rock-singer-actor-yuya-uchida-dies-at-79|publisher=Japan Today|access-date=March 23, 2019|date=March 18, 2019}}
- April 13 – Paul Raymond, keyboardist and guitarist of UFO and Michael Schenker Group, died from a heart attack at the age of 73.{{cite web|title=UFO Keyboardist/Guitarist PAUL RAYMOND Dead At 73|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ufo-keyboardist-guitarist-paul-raymond-dead-at-73/|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=April 13, 2019|date=April 13, 2019}}
- April 26 – Phil McCormack, vocalist of Molly Hatchet, died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 58.{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/molly-hatchet-singer-phil-mccormack-dies/|title=MOLLY HATCHET Singer PHIL MCCORMACK Dies|website=Blabbermouth.net|date=April 27, 2019|access-date=April 27, 2019}}
- May 21 – Rosław Szaybo, artist and designer of Judas Priest's logo and early albums' artworks, died from lung cancer at the age of 85.{{cite web|author=Joe DiVita|url=https://loudwire.com/judas-priest-artist-roslaw-szaybo-dead/|title=Judas Priest Logo Designer + Album Artist Rosław Szaybo Dead at 85|publisher=Loudwire|access-date=May 19, 2024|date=May 22, 2019}}
- June 8 – Andre Matos, vocalist of Angra, Shaman and Viper, died from a heart attack at the age of 47.{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/former-angra-viper-singer-andre-matos-dead-47/|title=Former Angra + Viper Singer Andre Matos Dead at 47|website=Loudwire|date=June 9, 2019 |access-date=June 10, 2019}}
- June 13 – Nature Ganganbaigal, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist of Tengger Cavalry, died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 29.{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2019/06/24/news/tengger-cavalry-frontman-nature-ganganbaigal-has-passed-away/|title=Tengger Cavalry Frontman Nature Ganganbaigal Has Passed Away|website=ThePRP|access-date=June 25, 2019|date=June 24, 2019}}{{cite magazine|author=Kirsten Spruch|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/obituary/8517594/nature-ganganbaigal-dead-tengger-calvary-frontman|title=Nature Ganganbaigal, Tengger Calvary Frontman, Dies at 29|magazine=Billboard|access-date=June 26, 2019|date=June 25, 2019}}
- August 4 – Paul Finnie, former bassist of Power Quest, died from a heart attack at the age of 44.{{cite web|url=https://www.moshville.co.uk/news/2019/08/rip-paul-finnie-power-quest/|title=RIP Paul Finnie (Power Quest) – The Moshville Times|website=The Moshville Times|date=August 7, 2019|access-date=August 10, 2019}}{{cite web|url=http://www.metalstorm.net/events/news_comments.php?news_id=36364|title=Power Quest – Former Bassist Paul Finnie Passed Away|website=Metal Storm|access-date=August 14, 2019|date=August 8, 2019}}
- August 5 – Lizzie Grey, vocalist and guitarist of Spiders & Snakes and former guitarist of London, died from Lewy Body disease at the age of 60.{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/sunset-strip-legend-lizzie-grey-dies-from-lewy-body-disease-complications/|title=Sunset Strip Legend LIZZIE GREY Dies From Lewy Body Disease Complications|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=August 6, 2019|date=August 5, 2019}}
- September 16 – Mick Schauer, former keyboardist of Clutch, died from undisclosed reasons.{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-clutch-keyboardist-mick-schauer-dies/|title=Former CLUTCH Keyboardist MICK SCHAUER Dies|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=September 16, 2019|date=September 16, 2019}}
- September 18 – Tony Mills, former vocalist of TNT and Shy, died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 57.{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-tnt-singer-tony-mills-dies-after-six-month-battle-with-pancreatic-cancer/|title=Former TNT Singer TONY MILLS Dies After Six-Month Battle With Pancreatic Cancer|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=September 18, 2019|date=September 18, 2019}}
- September 19 – Larry Wallis, former guitarist of Motörhead, died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 70.{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/original-motorhead-guitarist-larry-wallis-dead-at-70/|title=Original MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist LARRY WALLIS Dead At 70|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=September 20, 2019|date=September 20, 2019}}
- September 23 – Richard Brunelle, former guitarist of Morbid Angel, died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 55.{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-morbid-angel-guitarist-richard-brunelle-dead-at-55/|title=Former MORBID ANGEL Guitarist RICHARD BRUNELLE Dead At 55|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=September 27, 2019|date=September 27, 2019}}
- October 2 – Morten Stützer, guitarist and former bassist of Artillery, died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 57.{{cite web|url=https://metaladdicts.com/site/artillery-founding-member-morten-stutzer-dies-at-57/|title=ARTILLERY Founding Member MORTEN STÜTZER Dies At 57|publisher=Metal Addicts|access-date=October 6, 2019|date=October 6, 2019}}
- October 21 – Peter Hobbs, vocalist and guitarist of Hobbs' Angel of Death, died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 58.{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/australian-metal-legend-peter-hobbs-of-hobbs-angel-of-death-has-died/|title=Australian Metal Legend PETER HOBBS Of HOBBS ANGEL OF DEATH Has Died|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=October 21, 2019|date=October 21, 2019}}
- November 4 – Timi "Grabber" Hansen, former bassist of Mercyful Fate and King Diamond, died from cancer at the age of 61.{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/mercyful-fate-bassist-timi-hansen-dies-after-battle-with-cancer/|title=MERCYFUL FATE Bassist TIMI HANSEN Dies After Battle With Cancer|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=November 4, 2019|date=November 4, 2019}}
- December 25 – Stephen Kasner, artist and cover artwork designer for metal bands, including Forbidden, Marduk, Rotting Christ, and Sunn O))), died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 49.{{cite web|url=https://coolcleveland.com/2019/12/cleveland-artist-stephen-kasner-passes-away/|title=Cleveland Artist Stephen Kasner Passes Away|publisher=Cool Cleveland|access-date=May 19, 2024|date=December 25, 2019}}
- December 28 – Elijah Nelson, bassist of Black Breath, died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 40.{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/black-breath-bassist-elijah-nelson-dies/|title=BLACK BREATH Bassist ELIJAH NELSON Dies|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=December 30, 2019|date=December 30, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2019/12/30/news/black-breaths-elijah-nelson-has-passed-away/|title=Black Breath's Elijah Nelson Has Passed Away|publisher=ThePRP|access-date=December 30, 2019|date=December 30, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/black-breath-drummer-pays-tribute-to-bassist-elijah-nelson-his-kindness-generosity-and-beauty-cannot-be-overstated/|title=BLACK BREATH Drummer Pays Tribute To Bassist ELIJAH NELSON: 'His Kindness, Generosity And Beauty Cannot Be Overstated'|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=January 2, 2020|date=January 2, 2020}}
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