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Blabbermouth hat geschrieben:Original ANVIL guitarist Dave Allison has passed away at the age of 68, reportedly after a battle with cancer.

According to The Vinyl Frontier Canada, ANVIL said in a statement: "We'd like to send our deepest condolences to the Allison family and friends. Dave passed away this morning. He was a close friend and we will miss him. He was proud of his early contributions to ANVIL, and his name and legacy live on. Rest in peace, Dave Squirly Allison."

ANVIL also posted the following message on Facebook: "Dave ('Squirrley') Allison was a member of ANVIL for 10 years and recorded six albums with the band, including classics such as 'Metal On Metal' and 'Forged In Fire'. His final album with the band was the 'Past And Present' live album."

ANVIL frontman Steve "Lips" Kudlow added: "Rest in peace Dave Allison January 5, 1956 to September 30, 2024...we will miss you brother!!"

ANVIL drummer Robb Reiner wrote: "The word just reached me… Original band mate R.I.P. Dave Allison has passed away…

"Had the opportunity this Spring to pay a unplanned surprise visit to Dave's isolated cabin …Loneliness was no stranger to him: To say he was in shock was an understated fact..blown away was more like it:…and so was I. The visit covered memories (many) and exposed his dire state:.. He was not well ..clearly: Together we planned a dinner that unfortunately never happened...

"R.I.P. my old friend".