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Death Metal Guitarist Brian Montana Dies in Police Standoff

5/2/2025

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In a tragic turn of events, Brian Montana, the 60-year-old guitarist of death metal band Possessed, lost his life during a police standoff in South San Francisco. After threatening a neighbor and firing shots, police responded, leading to a fatal confrontation. Alcohol played a role in the incident, leaving the neighbor with minor injuries.

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Story summary

In a tragic turn of events, Brian Montana, the 60-year-old guitarist of death metal band Possessed, lost his life during a police standoff in South San Francisco. After threatening a neighbor and firing shots, police responded, leading to a fatal confrontation. Alcohol played a role in the incident, leaving the neighbor with minor injuries.