Rock and Metal Musicians React to the Death of NBA Star Kobe Bryant

Basketball stars and sports writers weren’t the only ones shaken by the death of former NBA star Kobe Bryant this evening, after news broke that the legendary Los Angeles Laker died in a helicopter crash in California this morning along with his 13-year-old Gianna and seven other people. He was only 41 years old.

Below, have a look at some of the reactions posted on social media by musicians and celebrities from around the world of rock and metal. We will add to this post as more rock and metal personalities share their thoughts.

Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves):

Goddamn it. I got nothin’. https://t.co/aqE70FEfrd

— Doc Coyle (@DocCoyle) January 26, 2020

Clint Lowery (Sevendust):

Heart goes out to the Kobe Bryant family. Just terrible. Hug your loved ones y’all.

— Clint Lowery (@clintlowerynet) January 26, 2020

Matt Sorum (ex-Guns N’ Roses, ex-Velvet Revolver, ex-The Cult):

#Rip @kobebryant

— matt sorum (@mattsorum) January 26, 2020

Zach Myers (Shinedown):

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… I remember the feeling when I got these Game Worn Kobe’s signed at his last game in Memphis. It was so surreal I couldn’t believe it ::… Being such a fan of great basketball this is so hard to process. RIP to one of the greatest players to ever hit the hard wood

A post shared by Zach Myers (@zmyersofficial) on Jan 26, 2020 at 12:12pm PST

Dino Cazares (Fear Factory):

R.I.P. Kobe, my hero. My Kobe shoe collection #nike pic.twitter.com/F7iqYv8TdP

— Dino Cazares (@DinoCazares) January 26, 2020

Chris Fronzak (Attila):

Wow….. Kobe AND his daughter died. This is devastating

— Fronzilla [IS AT AVN!!!] (@FRONZ1LLA) January 26, 2020

Otep Shamaya (Otep):

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UPDATE His 13 year old daughter died next to him @espn r reports. OMG. His poor family Please. Don’t be true Sources: Kobe & his daughter Gianna were traveling to a travel basketball game when the helicopter crashed. Those aboard the helicopter also included another player and parent.” #KobeBryant #GiannaBryant Endless love & sympathy to his family #Otep

A post shared by Ө Ƭ Σ P (@otepofficial) on Jan 26, 2020 at 1:15pm PST

Butch Walker:

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I can’t pretend to know much about Kobe and i haven’t followed sports in years (mostly due to studio life). But i know what a huge impact this guy had on the LA community and the game as well. I think my heart breaks worse knowing his 13yr old daughter Gigi was with him on the helicopter. I’m so sad for their family. Please love and hug someone today. Practice kindness. Practice empathy. Practice compassion. We are here for just a very short minute. RIP Kobe, Gigi , and the other victims on that helicopter. -BW

A post shared by Butch Walker (@butchwalker) on Jan 26, 2020 at 1:12pm PST

Eddie Trunk:

Incredibly sad and tragic news about @kobebryant . Also remembering that 4 others have lost their life in this crash who were just as loved by their families and friends and will also be missed in this horrible accident. RIP to all who perished.

— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) January 26, 2020

Paul Stanley (Kiss):

WOW! Kobe. Such A Shock. My Condolences To His Wife And Children. Very, very sad. #KobeBryant pic.twitter.com/4UM6Vap8Dc

— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) January 26, 2020

Jason Aalon Butler (Fever 333):

RIP TO AN ACTUAL LEGEND.

Far beyond his physical and professional prowess, Kobe Bryant was one of the most inspiring people to ever do it due to his mind and his personal practices; bettering yourself to compete in one of the toughest games there is…life.#RIPKOBE

— Jason Aalon (@mrjasonaalon) January 26, 2020

Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides):

Extremely difficult to process the passing of Kobe. He was not only a celebrated athlete but someone who was ubiquitous in pop culture for the last 20+yrs. For many of us it’s unfathomable to think such a central figure of our childhood has passed. RIP. Love to his family&friends

— Andy Biersack (@andyblack) January 26, 2020

Vernon Reid (Living Colour):

Shocking. Crazy. Too young. pretty much says it. Tragic.
Bad day for the nation. https://t.co/EXeHBGwCVl

— Vernon Reid (@vurnt22) January 26, 2020

Shavo Odadjian (System of a Down):

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No words.. RIP @kobebryant

A post shared by Shavo O (@shavoodadjian) on Jan 26, 2020 at 12:02pm PST

Chris Kael (Five Finger Death Punch)

Having a bad day? @kobebryant would gladly trade you. Shut the fuck up and have some appreciation for the life that you DO have. Life is short. Don’t take it for granted. #Gratitude #Perspective #RIPKobe

— Chris Kael (@5FDPChrisKael) January 26, 2020

Ice-T (Body Count):

Just got the AWFUL news about Kobe….. Man!!!!! I’m speechless.

— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) January 26, 2020

Phil Demmel (Vio-Lence, ex-Machine Head):

24

— Phil Demmel (@DemmelitionMH) January 26, 2020

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