R.I.P. Metal Dave 1971-2010

[Exploding Ned]

Just got the news from my friend Ricky Mortis. He, along with Dave, worked with me for many years at Progpower. Dave The Metal Guy (David Standifer) passed away yesterday, apparently from an aneurysm. Kind of in shock right now. I have never known someone any more alive than Dave, nor someone who was as much of a beacon for metal. We'll miss you brother.

Here's his Facebook page if you'd like to offer condolences
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/davethemetalguy?ref=sgm

 

[Pellaz]

Wait.....OUR Metal Dave? Holey moley!

I'm a bit in shock m'self.

 

[AngraRULES]

There are two Metal Daves that are part of ProgPower. Anyways, I'm very sorry to hear about his passing.

 

[Reverend Su]

i just got a text message from a mutual friend - Dave, you will be SO missed...
you were ... yeah
love you man

 

[Metalmilitia2000]

Just got the news from my friend Ricky Mortis. He, along with Dave, worked with me for many years at Progpower. Dave passed away yesterday, apparently from an aneurysm. Kind of in shock right now. I have never known someone any more alive than Dave, nor someone who was as much of a beacon for metal. We'll miss you brother.

Here's his Facebook page if you'd like to offer condolences
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/davethemetalguy?ref=sgm

Holy shit... he will definitely be missed...

 

[Exploding Ned]

There are two Metal Daves that are part of ProgPower. Anyways, I'm very sorry to hear about his passing.

This is Dave Standifer, also known as Metal Dave or Dave The Metal Guy.

 

[AngraRULES]

This is Dave Standifer, also known as Metal Dave or Dave The Metal Guy.

I figured as much. This is awful news, and he will DEFINITELY be missed.

 

[miel]

Oh no, that's terrible news. My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to his family. May he R.I.P.

~Jen

 

[BlackRoseMetalHeart]

Just got the news from my friend Ricky Mortis. He, along with Dave, worked with me for many years at Progpower. Dave The Metal Guy (David Standifer) passed away yesterday, apparently from an aneurysm. Kind of in shock right now. I have never known someone any more alive than Dave, nor someone who was as much of a beacon for metal. We'll miss you brother.

Here's his Facebook page if you'd like to offer condolences
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/davethemetalguy?ref=sgm

Wow. Really sad. I only knew Dave through PP, but I think I talked with him at least a little every year I was there. Really nice guy! He will certainly be missed. RIP Dave.

On a small side-note, I noticed the last thing Dave had posted on his facebook page was this:

i have to find new insurance!
we can no longer afford 550.00 a month!! So much for Blue Cross Blue Shield individual.

I really hope that this battle for insurance did not have something to do with his passing ... if it was something that could have been prevented or recovered from otherwise. My thoughts go out to his family.

 

[J-Man]

This is the worst news ever, damn Dave will be missed by all

 

[BenMech]

Terrible news.

Full condolences to the family.

 

[nailz]

I don't think I knew him, but that certainly sucks. On a happy note, I bet he's partying it up with Dio!

 

[Cheiron]

RIP. Met him at the table and in the stands a few times.

 

[freakchylde]

Fuck.

 

[Pellaz]

Dave was the guy who had taken over the "Forum Nametags" project at PP for the last few years.

 

[General Zod]

Wow... not sure if our paths crossed. Regardless, it's sad whenever a member of this extended family passes. My sincerest condolences to all his friends and family.

By the way, I noticed this quote on Dave's FB page. Since he apparently thought it was worth sharing, I just thought I'd pass it along:

"The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side." - Hunter S. Thompson

 

[eppst1]

RIP Dave.

My condolences to his family.

 

[TribunalRecords]

RIP, man these last two weeks have absolutely awful.

 

[Claus / Intromental]

My deepest sympathy and condolences goes out to his family and friends. That is so sad

 

[kellsco]

Wow. Condolences to his family and friends.