Former PRONG and MINISTRY drummer Aaron Rossi has died after struggling “a sudden, extreme coronary heart assault.” He was reportedly solely 44 years outdated.
Though Rossi handed away on January 27, his dying wasn’t introduced till right this moment (Thursday, March 6) through a submit on his Fb web page.
The total message reads: “It’s with overwhelming disappointment to share that on January 27, 2025, Aaron John Rossi handed away from a sudden, extreme coronary heart assault.
“Aaron was a power together with his personal gravitational pull. His highly effective vitality immediately captured you. When you noticed him on stage, you have been blown away by his immense energy, velocity and agility – and in case you have been fortunate sufficient to know him in particular person, you have been equally taken by his kindness, humor and humility.
“Aaron leaving us so quickly is past devastating, however we all know that he wouldn’t need to be remembered that means. He made us snort and informed us tales prefer it was his job. We sincerely hope you’ll share a few of your personal tales of Aaron within the feedback.
“There will probably be a Celebration of Life sooner or later and particulars will probably be shared as quickly as doable.
“Aaron‘s expertise on the drums and his ear for music was incomparable – and his sound will reside on eternally. He’ll at all times be The Shredder, The Beast, The Large Canine.
“Rock In Peace, Aaron! We love and miss you!!!”
PRONG frontman Tommy Victor commented: “I’ve identified about Aaron Rossi‘s passing for a number of weeks now. It was requested that I not submit something till I used to be given the okay, however now because the tragic information is out, I have to lastly come out and say how horrible I feel that is. He was a part of my internal sanctum of significant musical brothers. An amazing humorous man and an important drummer and pa. You’re liked and you can be missed. Relaxation In Peace positive sir.”
MINISTRY chief Al Jourgensen mentioned: “Nice drummer, Nice human being, He will probably be missed. Maintain pounding that snare within the nice past”.
For over a decade, Rossi had drummed around the globe with numerous heavy acts, together with John 5, ANKLA and STRIFE. In 2007, whereas taking part in and recording with PRONG, he caught the eye of Jourgensen, who invited him to turn into the touring drummer for the legendary industrial steel group MINISTRY.
Relating to how he joined MINISTRY, Aaron informed Roland.com greater than a decade in the past: “I performed within the band PRONG, and PRONG was signed to thirteenth Planet Data, which [was] run and owned by [Al and his then-wife Angie] Jourgensen. They got here to considered one of my exhibits in Albuquerque and noticed me play, then got here within the recording studio and noticed me play. I used to be working my job, and I received a telephone name from Angie Jourgensen, telling me to place in my two-weeks discover, [which is] most likely the good factor that is ever occurred. The subsequent telephone name that was cool was after they informed me [the band] was nominated for a Grammy Award. Inside a 12 months or two years, I went from touring in a van, slumming it, to touring in a bus and staying in five-star accommodations and chillin’ on the Grammys.”
It’s with overwhelming disappointment to share that on January 27, 2025, Aaron John Rossi handed away from a sudden, extreme…
Posted by Aaron Rossi on Thursday, March 6, 2025
