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Memorial For Late MINISTRY/RIGOR MORTIS Guitarist Michael “Mike” Scaccia Announced

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 27, 2012
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Source: Bravewords.com

Michael “Mike” Scaccia, best known as the lead (and sometimes rhythm) guitarist for the metal bands MINISTRY, RIGOR MORTIS and THE REVOLTING COCKS died on December 23rd after suffering a seizure on stage at the Rail Club in Fort Worth, Texas during Bruce Corbitt’s (Rigor Mortis) 50th birthday show. According to the Tarrant County medical examiner’s office, Scaccia’s death onstage was actually caused by a heart attack brought on by heart disease. Scaccia was 47 years old. He is survived by his wife by Jenny Rowen Scaccia and their two daughters Sarah and Taarna.

The official location and time for Scaccia’s Memorial, which is open to the public, is below:

Mike Scaccia’s Public Memorial
Aristide Event Center
Sunday Dec, 30th at 3:00 pm
570 North Walnut Creek Drive
Mansfield, TX 76063

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Online Fundraiser For Late MINISTRY/RIGOR MORTIS Guitarist Michael “Mike” Scaccia Announced

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 24, 2012
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Source: Bravewords.com

Michael “Mike” Scaccia, best known as the lead (and sometimes rhythm) guitarist for the metal bands MINISTRY, RIGOR MORTIS and THE REVOLTING COCKS died on December 23rd after suffering a seizure on stage at the Rail Club in Fort Worth, Texas during Bruce Corbitt’s (Rigor Mortis) 50th birthday show. According to the Tarrant County medical examiner’s office, Scaccia’s death onstage was actually caused by a heart attack brought on by heart disease. Scaccia was 47 years old. He is survived by his wife by Jenny Rowen Scaccia and their two daughters Sarah and Taarna.

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Corbitt has issued the following update:
” I’ve been giving the blessings to start an online Fundraiser for Mike Scaccia’s Wife Jenny and their Kids. So I will be posting the link for that soon. Also, there will possibly be a Scaccia Tribute/Benefit Show put together for them to honor Mike and also raise money to help them. It could be as soon as this coming weekend. So I will also need to know what bands are interested in being part of this or if anyone can help in any way.

I also understand that it is Christmas time and I know Mike wouldn’t want this to ruin that for anyone. He would want us all to know he went out doing what he loved doing surrounded by everyone he loved. He would want us to block this out and enjoy our Christmas with our families and loved ones. Anyway, the online Fundraiser will be up for awhile if you aren’t able to contribute anything right away. I will also post any updates on the possible Tribute show as soon as I know anything. THANKS AGAIN for all of the support that everyone has given to Mike’s family and friends.”

MINISTRY’s Al Jourgensen On Passing Of Guitarist Michael Scaccia: “I Just Lost A Huge Chunk Of My Heart Today”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 24, 2012
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Source: Bravewords.com

Michael “Mike” Scaccia, best known as the lead (and sometimes rhythm) guitarist for the metal bands MINISTRY, RIGOR MORTIS and THE REVOLTING COCKS died on December 23rd after suffering a seizure on stage at the Rail Club in Fort Worth, Texas during Bruce Corbitt’s (Rigor Mortis) 50th birthday show.

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Ministry frontman/founder Al Jourgensen has issued the following statement regarding Scaccia’s passing:

“I just lost my lil’ brother and my best friend. The 13th Planet compound is devastated, completely in shock and shattered. Mikey was not only the best guitar player in the history of music, but he was a close, close, close part of our family — and I just lost a huge chunk of my heart today. Our lives are forever changed. Life without Mikey is like orange juice without pulp — kind of bland. I have no words to express what this guy meant to me, my family, my career… everything!

Get to know his lead parts, for they are in the pantheon of music! Unfortunately, most of you didn’t get to know Mikey’s soul, which is in the pantheon of humanity. He is my hero, my friend and my idol. Mikey was always beside me – my right-hand man – through thick and thin, the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful.

Rest in peace my brother, my friend, my heart.

Please pray for Mike Scaccia and Jenny, his wife and their children, and his family.”

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Corbitt posted the following his Facebook page:

“My brother is gone! The only reason I am who I am is Because of this man. If it was not for him I would not even be in a band. RIP Mike Scaccia! The greatest guitar player I ever knew!”

Most recently Scaccia was endorsing Wildwood Guitars:

 

The Guitarist Of MINISTRY And RIGOR MORTIS Michael “Mike” Scaccia Passes

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 23, 2012
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Source: Metallized.it

The guitarist of Ministry and the legenday Rigor Mortis, Michael “Mike ” Scaccia, has passed away last night after the Bruce Corbitt’s 50th B-day show. He was on stage when he was struck by a heart attack.

Any official statement hasn’t been issued yet on Ministry’s page, which is currently overrun with messages of condolence from all the fans, however the frontman of Rigor Mortis, Bruce Corbitt, wrote in a status on his Facebook: “My brother is gone! The only reason I am who I am is Because of this man. If it was not for him I would not even be in a band. RIP Mike Scaccia! The greatest guitar player I ever knew!”

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Metal Shock Finland‘s Staff sends condolences to all the Ministry, Rigor Mortis teams and Michael’s family.

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