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18:30 Monday, 2 January 2023
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich, as well as Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine, took to social media to pay tribute to Inside Metal’s celebrated journalist and film-maker, Bob Nalbandian, who passed away on Friday, December 30.
Nalbandian, who had also played a major part in HardRadio, died at his home in Redding, California. He was 58. Music Times reported that Nalbandian passed away following a battle against cancer. He suffered from mantle cell lymphoma, an aggressive and rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Says Lars Ulrich: "Bob, thank you for your contributions to the hard rock & metal community. For over 40 years your spirit, passion and dedication to this music and everything it represents has been unparalleled and inspiring. Rest in Peace, brother…"
Dave Mustaine posted: "Sad news today, my friend Bob Nalbandian, the metal legend who helped me find Marty Friedman, has passed away. We will miss you terribly, Bob. My sincere condolences to his family and friends."
