February 03, 2002

41-year-old EXODUS frontman PAUL BALOFF (birth date: April 25th, 1960), whose unique personality and distinctive vocal style have endeared him to thousands of Metal fans all over the world, passed away just before noon yesterday, February 2nd, 2002(Pacific time), after suffering a massive stroke Thursday night (January 31st) that has left him lying in a coma with irreparable damage to his brain in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Highland Hospital in Oakland, California. Paul was a unique, high spirited individual and his presence will be sadly missed. R.I.P. Paul