2023 in heavy metal music
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This is a timeline documenting the events of heavy metal in the year 2023.
Bands disbanded
- The Agonist{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-agonist-calls-it-quits|title=THE AGONIST Calls It Quits|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=May 10, 2023|date=May 10, 2023}}
- Betraying the Martyrs{{Cite web|author=Greg Kennelty|url=https://metalinjection.net/news/breakups/betraying-the-martyrs-breaks-up-streams-one-final-music-video|title=BETRAYING THE MARTYRS Breaks Up, Streams One Final Music Video|publisher=Metal Injection|access-date=October 4, 2023|date=October 4, 2023}}
- Cross Vein{{cite web|url=https://www.jame-world.com/en/news/162457-cross-vein-announce-disbandment.html|title=CROSS VEIN Announce Disbandment|publisher=JaMe World|access-date=May 19, 2024|date=February 26, 2023}}
- Dark Fortress{{cite web|author=Emily Bellino|url=https://metalinjection.net/news/breakups/dark-fortress-calls-it-quits|title=DARK FORTRESS Calls It Quits|publisher=Metal Injection|access-date=October 8, 2023|date=May 22, 2023}}
- Dawn Ray'd{{Cite web|author=Greg Kennelty|url=https://metalinjection.net/news/breakups/dawn-rayd-breaks-up-cancels-all-shows|title=DAWN RAY'D Breaks Up, Cancels All Shows|publisher=Metal Injection|access-date=September 15, 2023|date=September 15, 2023}}
- Kiss{{Cite web|author=Angeline Sicily|url=https://www.musictimes.com/articles/93769/20230622/kiss-disbanding-gene-simmons-quitting-ongoing-2023-tour.htm|title=KISS Disbanding? Gene Simmons Says They Are Quitting After Ongoing 2023 Tour|publisher=Music Times|access-date=December 4, 2023|date=June 22, 2023}}
- Kix{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/kix-to-call-it-quits-after-playing-final-show-in-maryland|title=KIX To Call It Quits After Playing 'Final' Show In Maryland|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=May 9, 2023|date=May 8, 2023}}
- Palisades{{cite web|author=Greg Kennelty|url=https://metalinjection.net/news/breakups/palisades-to-break-up-next-month|title=PALISADES To Break Up Next Month|publisher=Metal Injection|access-date=January 12, 2023|date=January 12, 2023}}
- Power Quest{{cite web|url=https://progpowerusa.com/power-quest-retires-early/|title=Power Quest Retires Early|publisher=ProgPower USA|access-date=March 14, 2023|date=February 17, 2023}}
- Russkaja{{cite web|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2023/02/03/russkaja-released-a-new-album-today-and-then-broke-up-because-of-the-russia-ukraine-war/|title=Russkaja Released a New Album Today and Then Broke Up Because of the Russia-Ukraine War|publisher=MetalSucks|access-date=February 4, 2023|date=February 3, 2023}}
- Terrorizer{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/pedro-pete-sandoval-says-terrorizer-is-over-vows-to-kill-asses-with-i-am-morbid|title=PEDRO 'PETE' SANDOVAL Says TERRORIZER Is 'Over', Vows To 'Kill Asses' With I AM MORBID|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=January 24, 2023|date=January 23, 2023}}
Bands formed
- Better Lovers{{cite web|url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/ex-every-time-i-die-members-dillinger-escape-plans-greg-puciato-form-new-band-better-lovers-share-debut-single/|title=ex-Every Time I Die members & Dillinger Escape Plan's Greg Puciato form new band Better Lovers, share debut single|last=Sacher|first=Andrew|work=BrooklynVegan|access-date=July 21, 2023|date=April 17, 2023}}
- Category 7{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/category-7-feat-overkill-exodus-armored-saint-and-ex-machine-head-members-debut-album-details-revealed|title=CATEGORY 7 Feat. OVERKILL, EXODUS, ARMORED SAINT And Ex-MACHINE HEAD Members: Debut Album Details Revealed|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|accessdate=May 3, 2024|date=May 2, 2024}}
- Whom Gods Destroy{{cite web|author=Jerry Ewing|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/derek-sernian-and-bumblefoot-unveil-new-band-whom-gods-destroy|title=Derek Sherinian and Bumblefoot unveil new band Whom Gods Destroy|magazine=Prog|access-date=February 8, 2024|date=December 12, 2023}}
Bands reformed
- 3 Inches of Blood{{cite web|url=https://chaoszine.net/3-inches-of-blood-is-back-and-announces-its-first-show-since-2015/|title=3 Inches Of Blood is back and announces its first show since 2015|publisher=Chaoszine|date=September 12, 2023|access-date=September 12, 2023}}
- Agalloch{{cite web|author=Greg Kennelty|url=https://metalinjection.net/news/reunited/agalloch-to-reunite-for-prophecy-fest-this-september|title=AGALLOCH To Reunite For Prophecy Fest This September|publisher=Metal Injection|access-date=April 22, 2023|date=April 18, 2023}}
- Blessthefall{{cite web|url=https://therockrevival.com/rock-news/blessthefall-announce-new-song-wake-the-dead/ |title=Blessthefall Are Releasing A New Song This Week|publisher=The Rock Revival|access-date=May 22, 2023|date=May 22, 2023}}
- Creed{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/creed-officially-reunites-announces-first-live-performances-in-more-than-a-decade|title=CREED Officially Reunites, Announces First Live Performances In More Than A Decade|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=July 19, 2023|date=July 19, 2023}}
- Crimson Glory{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/crimson-glory-announces-return-with-new-singer-and-guitarist|title=CRIMSON GLORY Announces Return With New Singer And Guitarist|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=December 22, 2023|date=December 22, 2023}}
- The Dillinger Escape Plan{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/the-dillinger-escape-plan-announces-reunion-concert-with-original-singer-dimitri-minakakis|title=THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Announces Reunion Concert With Original Singer DIMITRI MINAKAKIS|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=December 12, 2023|date=December 12, 2023}}
- Extol{{cite web|url=https://lambgoat.com/news/37870/extol-return-to-us-after-18-years-will-play-furnace-fest-2023/|title=Extol Return to U.S. After 18 Years, Will Play Furnace Fest 2023|website=Lambgoat.com|date=January 18, 2023|accessdate=April 2, 2023}}
- Forbidden{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/san-francisco-bay-area-thrash-metal-pioneers-forbidden-announce-comeback-this-is-not-a-reunion-its-a-rebirth|title=San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Pioneers FORBIDDEN Announce Comeback: 'This Is Not A Reunion; It's A Rebirth'|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=April 19, 2023|date=April 19, 2023}}
- For My Pain...{{cite web|author=Laureline Tilkin|url=https://tuonelamagazine.com/finnish-gothic-metal-supergroup-for-my-pain-reunite-after-20-years/|title=Finnish Gothic Metal Supergroup For My Pain… reunite after 20 years|magazine=Tuenela Magazine|access-date=December 15, 2023|date=December 13, 2023}}
- Haste the Day{{cite web|author=Greg Kennelty|url=https://metalinjection.net/news/haste-the-day-reunites-for-furnace-fest-2023|title=HASTE THE DAY Reunites For Furnace Fest 2023|publisher=Metal Injection|access-date=February 6, 2023|date=February 3, 2023}}
- Lord Kaos{{cite web|url=https://scarsandguitars.com/astennu-dimmu-borgir-lord-kaos-carpe-tenebrum-covenant|title=Astennu (Dimmu Borgir/ Lord Kaos/ Carpe Tenebrum/ Covenant)|publisher=scarsandguitars.com|access-date=July 6, 2023|date=July 5, 2023}}
- Martyr{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/voivod-guitarist-dan-chewy-mongrain-to-resurrect-martyr-for-appearance-at-2023-trois-rivieres-metalfest|title=VOIVOD Guitarist DAN 'CHEWY' MONGRAIN To Resurrect MARTYR For Appearance At 2023 TROIS-RIVIÈRES METALFEST|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=October 20, 2023|date=July 16, 2023}}
- Newsted{{cite web|url=https://bravewords.com/news/former-metallica-bassist-jason-newsted-reactivates-newsted-band-schedules-florida-concert-in-may|title=Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Reactivates NEWSTED Band, Schedules Florida Concert In May|magazine=Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles|access-date=April 18, 2023|date=April 17, 2023}}
- A Plea for Purging{{cite web|url=https://lambgoat.com/news/37785/a-plea-for-purging-reunite-for-furnace-fest-2023/|title=A Plea for Purging Reunite for Furnace Fest 2023|website=Lambgoat.com|date=January 4, 2023|accessdate=April 2, 2023}}
- Poisonblack{{cite web|url=https://bravewords.com/news/poisonblack-confirms-escapexstacy-20th-anniversary-shows|title=POISONBLACK Confirms Escapexstacy 20th Anniversary Shows|magazine=Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles|access-date=June 25, 2023|date=February 27, 2023}}
- Savatage{{cite web|url=https://bravewords.com/news/jon-oliva-reveals-new-savatage-album-working-title-lineup-and-more-this-will-probably-be-the-last-record-we-ever-make-ever-video|title=JON OLIVA REVEALS NEW SAVATAGE ALBUM WORKING TITLE, LINEUP AND MORE - "THIS WILL PROBABLY BE THE LAST RECORD WE EVER MAKE, EVER"; VIDEO|magazine=Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles|access-date=August 6, 2023|date=April 20, 2023}}
- Tarot{{cite web|url=https://metaladdicts.com/finnish-tarot-to-reunite-for-one-off-show/|title=Finnish TAROT To Reunite For One-Off Show|publisher=Metal Addicts|access-date=December 15, 2023|date=March 2, 2023}}
- Terrorizer{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/pete-sandoval-resurrects-terrorizer-with-david-vincent|title=PETE SANDOVAL Resurrects TERRORIZER With DAVID VINCENT|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=August 13, 2023|date=August 12, 2023}}
- Thousand Foot Krutch{{cite web|url=https://www.antimusic.com/news/thousand_foot_krutch_return_with_adelitas_way_collaboration-072123/|title=Thousand Foot Krutch Return With Adelitas Way Collaboration|publisher=antiMusic|access-date=July 21, 2023|date=July 21, 2023}}
- Training for Utopia
- Wrathchild{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/british-glam-veterans-wrathchild-are-back-with-new-lineup|title=British Glam Veterans WRATHCHILD Are Back With New Lineup|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=March 6, 2023|date=March 6, 2023}}
Events
- On January 26, Twisted Sister reunited for a one-off performance following their induction into the Metal Hall of Fame. It was the band's first live performance since disbanding in 2016.{{cite web|author=Jon Hadusek|title=Twisted Sister to Reunite for Performance at Metal Hall of Fame Induction|url=https://consequence.net/2023/01/twisted-sister-reunion-metal-hall-of-fame/|magazine=Consequence|access-date=January 12, 2023|date=January 11, 2023}}
- On February 3, Furnace Fest 2023 has been announced to take place on September 23 and 24 at the Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, Alabama. Among many bands announced to perform, several of them are reuniting for the festival after having previously split up, including Extol, Haste the Day, A Plea for Purging, and Training for Utopia. On February 22, it was announced that Symphony in Peril, who reformed last year, will play at the festival's preshow, their first show in 18 years.{{cite web|url=https://lambgoat.com/news/38145/symphony-in-peril-and-nothing-til-blood-to-play-furnace-fest-preshow/|title=Symphony In Peril and Nothing Til Blood to play Furnace Fest Preshow|publisher=Lambgoat|access-date=April 14, 2023|date=February 3, 2023}}
- On February 27, Marty Friedman performed three songs with Megadeth at the Budokan in Japan. This marked his first performance with the band in 23 years.{{cite web|url=https://guitar.com/news/music-news/marty-friedman-megadeth-reunion-japan/|title=Watch: Marty Friedman reunites with Megadeth onstage for the first time in 23 years|website=Guitar.com|date=February 28, 2023|accessdate=May 19, 2023}}
- In February, after years of speculation and rumors since being unveiled as the "unidentified vocalist named "Xer0" of Static-X in 2019, Edsel Dope officially confirmed in an interview that he indeed was Xer0.{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/edsel-dope-once-again-addresses-his-involvement-with-static-x-blasts-heavy-metal-media-for-tearing-down-the-artists|title=EDSEL DOPE Once Again Addresses His Involvement With STATIC-X, Blasts Heavy Metal Media For 'Tearing Down The Artists'|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=December 27, 2023|date=February 20, 2023}}
- On March 31, an EF1 tornado caused the roof of the Apollo Theater in Belvediere, Illinois, United States, to collapse while the venue was hosting Morbid Angel, Crypta, Revocation, and Skeletal Remains, resulting in one casualty and injuring 28 others.{{cite web|url=https://lambgoat.com/news/38531/morbid-angel-concert-cancelled-after-structure-collapse-during-illinois-show-with-revocation-crypta/|title=Morbid Angel Concert Cancelled After Structure Collapse During Illinois Show with Revocation, Crypta|website=Lambgoat.com|date=March 31, 2023|accessdate=April 2, 2023}}
- On May 7, Vulvodynia fired founding vocalist Duncan Bentley after he allegedly tried to kill their drummer Thomas Hughes.{{Cite web |date=May 7, 2023 |title=VULVODYNIA Fires Vocalist After He Allegedly Tried To Kill Their Drummer |url=https://metalinjection.net/news/breakups/vulvodyina-fires-vocalist-after-he-allegedly-tried-to-kill-their-drummer |website=Metalinjection}}
- On June 7, Slipknot announced the departure of longtime sampler and keyboardist Craig Jones.{{cite web|author=Greg Kennelty|url=https://metalinjection.net/news/breakups/slipknot-splits-with-keyboardist-craig-jones|title=SLIPKNOT Splits With Keyboardist CRAIG JONES|publisher=Metal Injection|access-date=November 7, 2023|date=June 7, 2023}}
- On October 25, Dream Theater announced the departure of drummer Mike Mangini and the return of the band's original drummer, Mike Portnoy, after a 13-year absence.{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/dream-theater-announces-return-of-drummer-mike-portnoy|title=DREAM THEATER Announces Return Of Drummer MIKE PORTNOY|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=October 25, 2023|date=October 25, 2023}}
- On November 5, Slipknot announced the band was parting ways with drummer Jay Weinberg. Weinberg joined the band in 2014, replacing founding member Joey Jordison.{{cite web|author=Greg Kennelty|url=https://metalinjection.net/news/slipknot-parts-ways-with-drummer-jay-weinberg|title=SLIPKNOT Parts Ways With Drummer JAY WEINBERG|publisher=Metal Injection|access-date=November 7, 2023|date=November 5, 2023}}
- On November 28, guitarist Kiko Loureiro announced his departure from Megadeth.{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/kiko-loureiro-opens-up-about-decision-to-leave-megadeth|title=KIKO LOUREIRO Opens Up About His Decision To Leave MEGADETH|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=December 27, 2023|date=November 29, 2023}}
- On December 1 and 2, Kiss concluded their End of the Road World Tour with a set of back-to-back final shows in their hometown of New York City at Madison Square Garden.{{cite web|author=Gary Graff|url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/paul-stanley-kiss-farewell-tour/|title=Paul Stanley Reveals New Plans for the End of Kiss' Farewell Tour|publisher=Ultimate Classic Rock|access-date=May 18, 2022|date=October 6, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/kisss-longtime-manager-says-final-show-of-end-of-the-road-tour-will-definitely-happen-in-2023|title=KISS's Longtime Manager Says Final Show Of 'End Of The Road' Tour Will Definitely Happen In 2023|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=February 6, 2023|date=January 30, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-kiss-announce-final-concert-ever-this-is-the-end|title=Watch KISS Announce Final Concert Ever: 'This Is The End'|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=March 1, 2023|date=March 1, 2023}}
- On December 30, Arch Enemy announced the departure of longtime guitarist Jeff Loomis. Subsequently, Joey Concepcion was announced as his replacement.{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/arch-enemy-splits-with-guitarist-jeff-loomis-announces-replacement|title=ARCH ENEMY Splits With Guitarist JEFF LOOMIS, Announces Replacement|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=January 5, 2024|date=December 30, 2023}}
Deaths
- January 1 – Sebastian Marino, former guitarist of Overkill and Anvil, died from a heart attack at the age of 57.{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/former-overkill-and-anvil-guitarist-sebastian-marino-dead-at-57|title=Former OVERKILL And ANVIL Guitarist SEBASTIAN MARINO Dead At 57|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=January 2, 2023|date=January 2, 2023}}
- January 9 – Justin Bartlett, artist who created album cover art for Sunn O))), Trap Them, Cadaver, and Hooded Menace, died from stage 4 colorectal cancer at the age of 45.{{cite web|author=Greg Kennelty|url=https://metalinjection.net/this-is-just-a-tribute/renown-metal-artist-justin-bartlett-has-passed-away|title=Renown Metal Artist JUSTIN BARTLETT Has Passed Away|publisher=Metal Injection|access-date=January 10, 2023|date=January 9, 2023}}{{cite web|author=Joe DiVita|url=https://loudwire.com/justin-bartlett-dead-45-heavy-metal-visual-artist/|title=Justin Bartlett, Heavy Metal Visual Artist, Has Died at 45|publisher=Loudwire|access-date=January 12, 2023|date=January 10, 2023}}
- January 18 – TJ de Blois, former drummer of A Life Once Lost, died from undisclosed reasons.{{cite web|author=Greg Kennelty|url=https://metalinjection.net/this-is-just-a-tribute/original-a-life-once-lost-drummer-tj-de-blois-has-passed-away|title=Original A LIFE ONCE LOST Drummer TJ DE BLOIS Has Passed Away|publisher=Metal Injection|access-date=January 19, 2023|date=January 19, 2023}}
- January 27 – Zbigniew "Vika" Wróblewski, former guitarist of Vader, died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 60.{{cite web|url=https://www.rockmetal.pl/wiesci.html?news_id=39918_Nie_zyje_Zbigniew__Vika__Wroblewski__wspolzalozyciel_Vadera|title=Nie żyje Zbigniew "Vika" Wróblewski, współzałożyciel Vadera|publisher=Rockmetal.pl|access-date=May 19, 2024|date=January 28, 2023|language=Polish}}
- February 14 – Tim Aymar, vocalist of Pharaoh and former vocalist of Control Denied, died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 59.{{cite web|url=https://metalstorm.net/events/news_comments.php?news_id=48802|title=Pharaoh - Vocalist Tim Aymar Dies At 59|publisher=Metal Storm|access-date=February 15, 2023|date=February 15, 2023}}
- February 16 – Michael "Majk Moti" Kupper, former guitarist of Running Wild, died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 65.{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/former-running-wild-guitarist-michael-majk-moti-kupper-dead-at-65|title=Former RUNNING WILD Guitarist MICHAEL 'MAJK MOTI' KUPPER Dead At 65|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=February 18, 2023|date=February 18, 2023}}
- March 8 – Jim Durkin, guitarist of Dark Angel, died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 58.{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/dark-angel-guitarist-jim-durkin-dies-at-58|title=DARK ANGEL Guitarist JIM DURKIN Dies At 58|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=March 11, 2023|date=March 10, 2023}}
- March 8 – Josua Madsen, drummer of Artillery, died after being hit by a bus at the age of 45.{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/longtime-artillery-drummer-josua-madsen-dies-after-being-hit-by-bus|title=Longtime ARTILLERY Drummer JOSUA MADSEN Dies After Being Hit By Bus|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=March 11, 2023|date=March 10, 2023}}
- March 22 – Wayne Swinny, guitarist of Saliva, died from a brain hemorrhage at the age of 59.{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/saliva-guitarist-wayne-swinny-reportedly-dies-after-suffering-brain-hemorrhage|title=SALIVA Guitarist WAYNE SWINNY Dies After Suffering Brain Hemorrhage|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=March 22, 2023|date=March 22, 2023}}
- April 7 – John Regan, former bassist of Frehley's Comet, died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 71.{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/former-frehleys-comet-bassist-john-regan-dies|title=Former FREHLEY'S COMET Bassist JOHN REGAN Dies|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=April 7, 2023|date=April 7, 2023}}
- April 23 – John Rae, former drummer of Wykked Wytch, died from alcoholism at the age of 51.{{cite web|url=https://bravewords.com/news/john-rae-former-drummer-for-wykked-wytch-ex-drum-tech-for-nick-barker-dead-at-51|title=JOHN RAE, Former Drummer For WYKKED WYTCH / Ex-Drum Tech For NICK BARKER, Dead At 51|magazine=Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles|access-date=May 3, 2023|date=May 1, 2023}}
- May 1 – Jordan Blake, vocalist of A Skylit Drive, died from undisclosed reasons.{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2023/05/01/news/original-a-skylit-drive-vocalist-jordan-blake-has-passed-away/|title=Original A Skylit Drive Vocalist Jordan Blake Has Passed Away|publisher=ThePRP|access-date=May 2, 2023|date=May 1, 2023}}
- May 17 – Algy Ward, vocalist of Tank, died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 63.{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/tank-founder-algy-ward-dead-at-63|title=TANK Founder ALGY WARD Dead At 63|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=May 22, 2023|date=May 22, 2023}}
- May 22 – Kirk Arrington, former drummer of Metal Church, died from an unspecified illness at the age of 61.{{cite web|url=https://www.metal-rules.com/2023/05/23/r-i-p-former-metal-church-drummer-kirk-arrington/|title=R.I.P. Former Metal Church drummer Kirk Arrington|publisher=Metal-Rules.com|access-date=May 23, 2023|date=May 23, 2023}}
- May 23 – Mark Adams, former bassist of Saint Vitus, died from Parkinson's disease at the age of 64.{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/original-saint-vitus-bassist-mark-adams-dead-at-64|title=Original SAINT VITUS Bassist MARK ADAMS Dead At 64|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=May 24, 2023|date=May 24, 2023}}
- May 27 – Toshihiro Niimi, drummer of Bow Wow, died from cancer at the age of 66.{{cite web|url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2023/06/01/kiji/20230601s00041000792000c.html|title=BOWWOWのドラムス・新美俊宏さん死去 山本恭司が報告 癌と診断されて入院からわずか22日目…|publisher=Sports Nippon|access-date=May 19, 2024|date=June 1, 2023|language=Japanese}}
- June 19 – Ryan Siew, guitarist of Polaris, died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 26.{{cite web|author=Greg Kennelty|url=https://metalinjection.net/this-is-just-a-tribute/polaris-guitarist-ryan-siew-dead-at-26-years-old|title=POLARIS Guitarist RYAN SIEW Dead At 26 Years Old|publisher=Metal Injection|access-date=June 27, 2023|date=June 27, 2023}}
- June 23 – Lee Rauch, former drummer of Megadeth and Dark Angel, died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 58.{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/former-megadeth-drummer-lee-rauch-dies|title=Former MEGADETH Drummer LEE RAUCH Dies|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=June 25, 2023|date=June 25, 2023}}
- June 25 – Erik Ferro, drummer of T.T. Quick, died from undisclosed reasons.{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/t-t-quick-drummer-erik-ferro-dies|title=T.T. QUICK Drummer ERIK FERRO Dies|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=July 4, 2023|date=June 26, 2023}}
- July 14 – Anthony Meo, former drummer of Biohazard, died from cancer.{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/original-biohazard-drummer-anthony-meo-dies-after-battle-with-cancer|title=Original BIOHAZARD Drummer ANTHONY MEO Dies After Battle With Cancer|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=July 14, 2023|date=July 14, 2023}}
- July 26 – James Harvey IV, former bassist of Goatwhore, died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 35.{{cite web|author=Chad Childers|url=https://loudwire.com/former-goatwhore-bassist-james-harvey-iv-dead-35/|title=Former Goatwhore Bassist James Harvey IV Dead at 35|publisher=Loudwire|access-date=August 3, 2023|date=August 2, 2023}}
- August 5 – Cláudio Lopes, bassist of Dorsal Atlântica, died from a heart attack at the age of 59.{{cite web|author=João Renato Alves|url=https://igormiranda.com.br/2023/08/claudio-lopes-dorsal-atlantica-morte/|title=Cláudio Lopes, baixista da Dorsal Atlântica, morre aos 59 anos|website=Igor Miranda|access-date=August 7, 2023|date=August 5, 2023|language=Brazilian Portuguese}}
- August 9 – Brad Thomson, former guitarist of The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza, died from undisclosed reasons.{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2023/08/10/news/former-the-tony-danza-tapdance-extravaganza-guitarist-brand-thomson-has-died/|title=Former The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza Guitarist Brand Thomson Has Died|publisher=ThePRP|access-date=August 10, 2023|date=August 10, 2023}}
- August 24 – Bernie Marsden, former guitarist of Whitesnake, died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 72.{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/original-whitesnake-guitarist-bernie-marsden-dead-at-72|title=Original WHITESNAKE Guitarist BERNIE MARSDEN Dead At 72|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=August 25, 2023|date=August 25, 2023}}
- August 24 – Sakevi Yokoyama, vocalist of G.I.S.M., died from undisclosed reasons.{{cite web|author=Nina Corcoran|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/gisms-sakevi-yokoyama-japanese-hardcore-punk-vocalist-has-died/|title=G.I.S.M.'s Sakevi Yokoyama, Japanese Hardcore Punk Vocalist, Has Died|magazine=Pitchfork|access-date=November 15, 2023|date=September 2, 2023}}
- September 15 – Axel Blaha, drummer of Paradox, died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 59.{{cite web|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/news/45422/Paradox-drummer-dies-aged-59/|title=Paradox drummer dies aged 59|publisher=Sputnikmusic|access-date=September 18, 2023|date=September 15, 2023}}
- September 26 – Jon Kennedy, former bassist of Cradle of Filth and former vocalist of Hecate Enthroned, died from injuries sustained in a car crash at the age of 46.{{cite web|url=https://bravewords.com/news/former-cradle-of-filth-bassist-hecate-enthroned-vocalist-jon-kennedy-dead-at-46|title=Former CRADLE OF FILTH Bassist, HECATE ENTHRONED Vocalist JON KENNEDY Dead At 46|magazine=Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles|access-date=September 27, 2023|date=September 26, 2023}}{{cite web|author=Rania Aniftos|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/cradle-of-filth-jon-kennedy-dead-1235434560/|title=Cradle of Filth's Jon Kennedy Dead at 44 After Car Crash|magazine=Billboard|access-date=October 10, 2023|date=October 5, 2023}}
- October 24 – Steve Riley, drummer of Riley's L.A. Guns and former drummer of L.A. Guns, W.A.S.P., and Keel, died from pneumonia at the age of 67.{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/former-l-a-guns-and-w-a-s-p-drummer-steve-riley-dead-at-67|title=Former L.A. GUNS And W.A.S.P. Drummer STEVE RILEY Dead At 67|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=October 27, 2023|date=October 27, 2023}}
- October 29 – Hiroshi "Heath" Morie, bassist of X Japan, died from colon cancer at the age of 55.{{cite web|url=https://www.tokyohive.com/article/2023/11/official-announcement-from-x-japan-bassist-heath-passes-away-after-battle-with-colorectal-cancer|title=Official Announcement from X JAPAN: Bassist HEATH Passes Away After Battle with Colorectal Cancer|publisher=TokyoHive|access-date=November 12, 2023|date=November 12, 2023}}
- November 13 – Dave Corsile, former bassist of Thrown into Exile and former guitarist of downset., died from a heart attack.{{cite web|author=Charles Steve|url=https://brbcollege.in/evolove-guitarist-dave-corsile-passes-away/|title=Evolove Guitarist Dave Corsile Passes Away|publisher=BRB News|access-date=November 16, 2023|date=November 13, 2023}}
- November 17 – Charlie Dominici, former vocalist of Dream Theater, died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 72.{{cite web|url=https://www.sonicperspectives.com/news/original-dream-theater-singer-charlie-dominici-has-died/|title=Original DREAM THEATER Singer CHARLIE DOMINICI Has Passed Away|publisher=Sonic Perspectives|access-date=November 17, 2023|date=November 17, 2023}}
- November 29 – Quint Meerbeek, former drummer of Bodyfarm, died from an unspecified illness at the age of 41.{{cite web|url=https://ghostcultmag.com/quint-meerbeek-former-drummer-for-bodyfarm-has-died/|title=Quint Meerbeek, Former Drummer for Bodyfarm, Has Died|publisher=Ghost Cult|access-date=May 19, 2024|date=December 6, 2023}}
- December 4 – Andreas Herz, former bassist of Kreator, died from undisclosed reasons.{{cite web|url=https://metalstorm.net/events/news_comments.php?news_id=51998|title=Kreator - Former Bassist Dies|publisher=Metal Storm|access-date=December 25, 2023|date=December 4, 2023}}
- December 10 – Cayle Sain, drummer of Twitching Tongues and Ghostemane, died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 31.{{cite web|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2023/12/11/cayle-sain-drummer-for-twitching-tongues-ghostemane-dead-at-31/|title=Cayle Sain, Drummer for Twitching Tongues, Ghostemane, Dead at 31|publisher=MetalSucks|access-date=December 11, 2023|date=December 11, 2023}}
- December 26 – Jarbas "Jabá" Alves, former bassist of Ratos de Porão, died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 60.{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/original-ratos-de-porao-bassist-jarbas-jaba-alves-dead-at-60|title=Original RATOS DE PORÃO Bassist JARBAS 'JABÁ' ALVES Dead At 60|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=December 27, 2023|date=December 27, 2023}}
- December 27 – Michael Gibbons, former guitarist of Leeway, died from undisclosed reasons.{{cite web|url=https://metalstorm.net/events/news_comments.php?news_id=52278|title=Leeway - Former Guitarist Michael Gibbons Dies|publisher=Metal Storm|access-date=December 30, 2023|date=December 30, 2023}}
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