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Veteran music journalist Malcolm Dome, who first used the term thrash metal, has died
British music journalist Malcolm Dome, a long-time heavy music journalist, has died at the age of 66. Born in 1955, Dome was known for his many contributions to publications such as Kerrang!, Metal Hammer, Classic Rock and Record Mirror.
Dome is also remembered for being the first journalist to use the term thrash metal, a term he used to describe Anthrax’s then new album ‘Fistful Of Metal’ when he wrote about the song ‘Metal Thrashing Mad‘. The term lived on.
Dome has also written numerous books during his career. His list of works includes The bible of Heavy Metal: Encyclopaedia Metallica (1981), Thrash Metal (1990), The Complete Guide to the Music of Metallica (1995) and Eddie Van Halen: Know the Man, Play the Music (2005).
Dome is remembered by numerous bands and musicians on social media.
Extremely sad to hear of Malcolm Dome’s passing. Not only was he an incredible talent who helped guide my relationship with heavy music, but he was also a great person. Today, I’m thinking of the fun, memorable times we spent together back in the day. https://t.co/9chlIVjSMm
— Lars Ulrich (@larsulrich) November 1, 2021
Words cannot express how sorry I feel to hear about the passing of Malcolm Dome. Rest In Peace. God Bless
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) November 1, 2021
We are all very much saddened and shocked to hear about the passing of our friend Malcolm Dome. He was fearless, intrepid, passionate and forthright as a journalist and latterly a broadcaster and we respected him immensely. pic.twitter.com/NMRWqGT1zV
— Iron Maiden (@IronMaiden) November 1, 2021
We are saddened to hear of the passing of our friend Malcolm Dome.
— Saxon (@SaxonOfficial) November 1, 2021
Malcolm was a great supporter of Saxon, and will be missed by all.
Our sympathies to his family and friends in this terrible time.
Saxon https://t.co/RPHO3v6z0Z
Very sorry to here that Malcolm Dome has left us. He was a champion of great rock music and a supporter of @myMotorhead all the way through to @PCATBS. RIP Malcolm. https://t.co/C6v5F2eSqg
— Phil Campbell (@MotorheadPhil) November 1, 2021
Shit. RIP Malcolm Dome. 💔
— Devin Townsend (@dvntownsend) November 1, 2021