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Former SOiL Guitarist Shaun Glass Dies from Stroke

7/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Guitarist Shaun Glass died on July 01, 2026 in the United States from complications of a stroke suffered weeks earlier.
SOiL posted that the early member, estranged since 2007, had died.
Nonpoint drummer Robb Rivera called Glass a close friend and “metal brother,” noting daily 6:30 a.m. texts.
His four-decade career included SOiL, Broken Hope, Repentance, Sindrome, Dirge Within, and the Chicago metal scene.

History

Historical Context

Cliff Burton, Metallica’s bassist since 1982, was killed on September 27 1986 when the band’s tour bus overturned near Dörarp, Sweden, during the Damage, Inc. Tour supporting the March 3 1986 release of Master of Puppets. His death prompted the hiring of Jason Newsted on October 28 1986 and spurred memorial concerts that reinforced the thrash metal community’s solidarity.

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Story summary

Guitarist Shaun Glass died on July 01, 2026 in the United States from complications of a stroke suffered weeks earlier.
SOiL posted that the early member, estranged since 2007, had died.
Nonpoint drummer Robb Rivera called Glass a close friend and “metal brother,” noting daily 6:30 a.m. texts.
His four-decade career included SOiL, Broken Hope, Repentance, Sindrome, Dirge Within, and the Chicago metal scene.

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