Members Of SLIPKNOT, KORN, MEGADETH, ANTHRAX, POISON, Others React To Passing Of MALCOLM YOUNG

Members of SLIPKNOT, MEGADETH, ANTHRAX, WHITESNAKE, POISON, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, STRYPER, KORN, OVERKILL, KREATOR, SEPULTURA and VOLBEAT are among the rock musicians and scores of other artists who reacted on social media to the passing of Malcolm Young.

The 64-year-old guitarist and co-founder of the legendary Australian hard rock band AC/DC had been suffering from dementia for at least the past three years.

Malcolm died peacefully on Saturday with his family by his bedside, a statement said.

Malcolm Young struggled with the onset of dementia for a period of time prior to being admitted to full-time nursing care in Sydney, Australia beginning in 2014.

Malcolm was replaced in AC/DC by Stevie Young, nephew of Malcolm and AC/DC guitarist Angus Young.

Malcolm did not participate in the recording sessions for AC/DC‘s latest studio album, “Rock Or Bust”, which arrived in December 2014.

Malcolm Young was faced with two other massive health scares after the conclusion of the group’s marathon 20-month tour in support of 2008’s “Black Ice” album. First, he was diagnosed with lung cancer, which was detected early, enabling surgeons to operate on the guitarist successfully. Then he discovered he had a heart condition.

Malcolm‘s death came just weeks after his brother George Young, guitarist for THE EASYBEATS and AC/DC producer, died at age 70.

Malcolm is survived by his wife, two children and three grandchildren.

It is a sad day in rock and roll. Malcolm Young was my friend and the heart and soul of AC/DC. I had some of the best times of my life with him on our 1984 European tour. He will be missed and my deepest condolences to his family, bandmates and friends.

— Eddie Van Halen (@eddievanhalen) November 18, 2017

This is a monumentally sad day in Rock n Roll. RIP #MalcomYoung Take a moment of silence in his… https://t.co/cjXUzL2NJU

— Slash (@Slash) November 18, 2017

Rest in rock power AC/DC’s #MalcolmYoung, #1 greatest rhythm guitarist in the entire history of rock n roll. THANKYOU for everything. pic.twitter.com/boXBDkJJ6W

— Tom Morello (@tmorello) November 18, 2017

I have to go…I am losing it that Malcolm is gone. I hate this…

— Dave Mustaine (@DaveMustaine) November 18, 2017

While most of the world goes on with the day, many of us are mourning the loss of the great #malcolmyoung . I can’t tell you how much joy he and @acdc have brought me. This is a legend, a real legend.lets all remember him not just today but every day ? Mal Rules!! pic.twitter.com/22vGOLfKBz

— Charlie Benante (@skisum) November 18, 2017

Our Thoughts & Prayers Are With His Family, Friends & Fans…Great Guy …A Pleasure To Know…Truly Missed, Malcolm…XX https://t.co/1ECM7urBN8

— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) November 18, 2017

So sorry to hear about the passing of Malcolm Young. I grew up on AC⚡️DC and always admired his playing. RIP and Godspeed my friend? pic.twitter.com/f1ztks77xr

— MichaelSweet Stryper (@michaelhsweet) November 18, 2017

R.I.P. Malcolm.. Thank you for all the decades of amazing music & for rocking so hard for us all… https://t.co/FtB3tV4Vle

— Ray Luzier (@RayLuzier1) November 18, 2017

RIP Malcolm Young – A very important musician who helped shape the genre of hard rock. pic.twitter.com/GuXWNNjwMS

— Derek Sherinian (@DerekSherinian) November 18, 2017

Wow…just got off stage here in Brisbane Australia (of all places) to the shocking news of Malcolm Young’s passing. So sad…one of the great rhythm guitar players of all time. (James Hetfield and Scott Ian would be the 1st to say so themselves…) #RIPMalcolmYoung pic.twitter.com/qZXHIMpktF

— Mike Portnoy ? (@MikePortnoy) November 18, 2017

RIP Malcolm Young, co-founder Of the greatest Rock n Roll band ever.

— Gus G. (@gusgofficial) November 18, 2017

No.
No no no no no no DAMNIT.
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— The Boogie Knight Returns (@CoreyTaylorRock) November 18, 2017

R.I.P. Malcolm Young 1953-2017 ? You wrote the best riffs in the best band and you changed the world. #legend pic.twitter.com/52hGuyvfxk

— Robert Caggiano (@RobCaggiano) November 18, 2017

#malcomyoung RIP at a loss for words to properly express how huge his influence was on me and hard rock ?? we salute you now and forever pic.twitter.com/ZqVGIQWvg7

— WARRANT (@warrantrocks) November 18, 2017

RIP Malcom Young!!! https://t.co/efsineMM9s

— Jason Bittner (@jbittnerdrums) November 18, 2017

RIP to the King of Rhythm Guitarist Malcolm Young. Thank you for your years of timeless music. We Salute you. @acdc

— Nonpoint (@nonpoint) November 18, 2017

Such sad news, RIP Malcolm Young. We Salute You! @acdc

— OVERKILL (@OverkillBand) November 18, 2017

There’s no debate that #MalcolmYoung was the greatest rhythm guitar player & riff writer ever… #RIPMalcolmYoung https://t.co/qeGkrTF4Iv

— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) November 18, 2017

RIP #MalcolmYoung Obrigado por tudo. Thank you, a true revolutionary! @acdc pic.twitter.com/OI9Irs6bV1

— Andreas Kisser (@andreaskisser) November 18, 2017

R.I.P. Malcolm Young.

Thank you for the music and the inspiration.https://t.co/QTKHwuDhK2 https://t.co/vr7S9iDg2C

— Kreator (@kreator) November 18, 2017

Malcolm Young was a HUGE inspiration to myself and countless others. Thank you for the decades of incredible riffs. Thank you for leading me down the path of rock n roll. On behalf of the entire world, THANK YOU FOR AC/DC

— Ben Bruce (@benjaminbruce) November 18, 2017

A proper legend. Have a beautiful journey. Rest in Peace, Malcom Young.

— Mina Caputo (@MinaCaputo) November 18, 2017

My thoughts, prayers & deepest condolences go out to the family, friends & everyone within the @acdc camp on the loss of the truly great #MalcomYoung. #ACDC has always been one of my favorite bands & Malcom will certainly be missed.

— Bret Michaels (@bretmichaels) November 18, 2017

The driving engine of AC/DC has died.A tragic end for a sometimes unsung icon. One of the true greats. RIP. https://t.co/cJe1Xr17IA

— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) November 18, 2017

RIP Malcolm Young…the backbone of AC/DC#RIPMalcolmYoung #ACDC

— kipwinger (@kipwinger) November 18, 2017

RIP Malcolm AC⚡️DC pic.twitter.com/ot8tozk6WD

— STEPHEN PEARCY (@StephenEPearcy) November 18, 2017

https://t.co/Y1Tel37JEF #RIPMalcolmYoung pic.twitter.com/SJmlWkriMl

— Alex Skolnick (@AlexSkolnick) November 18, 2017

“..when I was a kid I wanted 2 things … To be able to solo like SRV , And to be able to play… https://t.co/ZD62jPqKr8

— Shinedown (@Shinedown) November 18, 2017

Sad sad day.. Rest well Malcolm Young. Thank you for the riffs and all that you’ve done for Rock N Roll!! ? #RipMalcolmYoung pic.twitter.com/HczrTlTJiV

— Jamie Mathias (@BFMVJAMIE) November 18, 2017

I was dreaming of Malcom Young when I was woken by a text message of his death. Malcom was the diesel that powered the locomotive that had such impact on me. I was lucky to have met him on a few occasions. He was always very nice. I’m happy he is at peace.

— Scotti Hill (@ScottiHill) November 18, 2017

“Pick up your balls, and light up your cannon, for a 21 guns salute”
We love you Sir… Thank you… for everything.
R.I.P. Malcom Young https://t.co/n2in1CAfhX

— Brent Smith (@TheBrentSmith) November 18, 2017

Rest well, Malcolm. We salute you. #MalcolmYoung #ACDC pic.twitter.com/4N8WqGU4w9

— Nickelback (@Nickelback) November 18, 2017

All HAILS! Rest in Power riff Lord Malcom Young! SOLID player and a Rock n Roll Legend forever!… https://t.co/jZAwCXWAyk

— Jesse Leach (@EyeAgainstI) November 18, 2017

Another great has moved on? Thank you for your musical contributions. For being an inspiration to so many. May you #rip #malcolmyoung #guitarist @acdc ?#rocklegends #rocknroll #godspeed https://t.co/bPdIEmrn2u pic.twitter.com/nnoBLs0ZKs

— Marcos Curiel (@MarcosCuriel) November 18, 2017