Metal Musicians React To David Bowie Passing Away Suddenly of Cancer

Dave Bowie did not play heavy metal, but you would be a fool to think he didn't have a massive influence on the genre. Beyond the superifical influence he may have had on glam metal, the man was an artist in the purest form. He was ultimately always himself, never trying to appease anybody and his spirit no doubt influenced many of the musicians you listen to today.

You don't have to take my word for it. Tributes have been pouring out since the announcement late last night, that Bowie died after an 18 month battle with cancer. Here is a roundup of metal musicians and some rock musicians showing their love to one of the greats:

Bowie – R.I.P.

— Geezer Butler (@geezerbutler) January 11, 2016

I just saw that. It's tragic.

I hate cancer!
https://t.co/oYcopopQAP

— Dave Mustaine (@DaveMustaine) January 11, 2016

Bowie.
Fuck…
Never be another like you.

— Corey Taylor (@CoreyTaylorRock) January 11, 2016

David Bowie made his last record knowing he was dying. What a Legend and a true artist @DavidBowieReal https://t.co/NIFnv1omBr

— Jesse Leach (@EyeAgainstI) January 11, 2016

So saddened to hear of the passing of the legendary David Bowie. Hearing "Space Oddity" changed the way I looked at music forever. #RIPBowie

— Jamey Jasta (@jameyjasta) January 11, 2016

All Bowie, all night. Heroes,Cat People,Under The God,Scary Monsters,Ziggy Stardust, SuffragetteCity #RIPDavidBowie pic.twitter.com/c7svVnfjvk

— Tom Morello (@tmorello) January 11, 2016

https://twitter.com/genesimmons/status/686456906525741056

PARTY TIP: David Bowie all day long, and forever.

— ANDREW W.K. (@AndrewWK) January 11, 2016

First Lemmy, now Bowie. Sad to lose two huge parts of my childhood. :(

— Justin K Broadrick (@JKBroadrick) January 11, 2016

Our HEROES are all leaving. My 1st concert was David Bowie, I'll never forget it- rip #DavidBowie #stationtostation #ZiggyStardust

— Charlie Benante (@skisum) January 11, 2016

r.i.p David Bowie :(

— Devin Townsend (@dvntownsend) January 11, 2016

https://twitter.com/gunface1/status/686541505717207040

R.I.P. David Bowie:( #fuckcancer

— ᗰiᑕᕼᗩEᒪ ᔕTᗩᖇᖇ (@MichaelStarrr) January 11, 2016

David Bowie spoke up for Black Music to MTV. https://t.co/MEip2MoMwc

— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) January 11, 2016

David Bowie. RIP

— Brendon Small (@_Brendonsmall) January 11, 2016

https://twitter.com/TriviumPaolo/status/686449260158685184

I'm in shock – David Bowie has passed! I was singing his songs live at the age of 12. May God Bless You my friend – RIP @DavidBowieReal

— MichaelSweet Stryper (@michaelhsweet) January 11, 2016

Thank you David Bowie for creating art that has inspired and entertained myself and millions of others. #davidbowie pic.twitter.com/ONqJPFD6lT

— ??????? ????? (@Michael_Amott) January 11, 2016

David Bowie ?

— Spencer Sotelo (@SPENCESOTELO) January 11, 2016

Ground control to Major Tom, we've got another one arriving shortly. RIP Bowie.

— In Flames (@InFlames_SWE) January 11, 2016

RIP David Bowie, a monumental force of creativity and art. https://t.co/z1MOF7CRCJ

— Fallujah (@Fallujahbayarea) January 11, 2016

R.I.P David Bowie

Thank you for the music. https://t.co/s2w3GClZUm

— Orange Goblin (@OrangeGoblin1) January 11, 2016

★ RIP David Bowie pic.twitter.com/GQ7TLUQAcl

— Earache Records♠️ (@EaracheRecords) January 11, 2016

RIP David Bowie. Thanks for the music and artistry that will live on forever… @DavidBowieReal

— Monte Pittman (@montepittman) January 11, 2016

Rip Mr. Bowie, thanks for the stellar tunes, wearing a codpiece in a children's movie, and most of all being a true artist, ????❤️❤️

— Ryan Knight (@RyanKguitar) January 11, 2016

Rest in Power Mr. Bowie

— XIBALBA (@XibalbaCA) January 11, 2016

Wow. RIP Bowie. ?

— Josh Gilbert (@Josh_Gilbert) January 11, 2016

Another sad lost… RIP David Bowie https://t.co/En9qQ1Jr6j

— Agnostic Front (@agnosticfront) January 11, 2016

Wow RIP https://t.co/BwehiWZa1Q

— Brian Slagel (@brianslagel) January 11, 2016

Take your protein pills
May Gods Love Be With You #thankyou #inspiration @DavidBowieReal We could be #heroes just for one day

— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) January 11, 2016

I simply cannot believe we now live in a world without Bowie. pic.twitter.com/qvMADZ1ryT

— William DuVall (@WilliamDuvall) January 11, 2016

RIP David Bowie, a monumental force of creativity and art. https://t.co/z1MOF7CRCJ

— Fallujah (@Fallujahbayarea) January 11, 2016

David Bowie R.I.P. Few artists can only dream to reach his level. Always ahead of his time. pic.twitter.com/1Z7nvNUI8k

— Tarja Turunen (@tarjaofficial) January 11, 2016

https://www.instagram.com/p/BAZEaBtNVNt/

R.I.P. DavidBowie.

— FrankBello (@TheFrankBello) January 11, 2016

Bowie

— Jay Weinberg (@jayweinbergdrum) January 11, 2016

Just came off stage to the news…
Ziggy is my #5 album of ALL TIME and Life On Mars & Space Oddity two of my fav songs EVER #RIPDavidBowie

— Mike Portnoy ? (@MikePortnoy) January 11, 2016

R.I.P. Thin White Duke…You inspired me to be more than a musician.You inspired me to be an artist my whole life.? pic.twitter.com/YCy7JxoOQW

— ?Nikki Sixx? (@NikkiSixx) January 11, 2016

R.I.P. DavidBowie.

— FrankBello (@TheFrankBello) January 11, 2016

MESSAGE FROM IGGY:
"David’s friendship was the light of my life. I never met such a brilliant person. He was the best there is.
– Iggy Pop"

— Iggy Pop (@IggyPop) January 11, 2016

Pitchfork editor Brandon Stosuy shared this touching tribute from one of Bowie's collaborators, Brian Eno:

Brian Eno speaking on Bowie's death is amazing pic.twitter.com/GlY4wy75Ks

— brandonstosuy (@brandonstosuy) January 11, 2016

A friend of mine just messaged me this >> pic.twitter.com/LTBLRou46P

— Gaz Coombes (@GazCoombes) January 11, 2016