
February 6 – Bruce Greig, former guitarist of Misery Index and Dying Fetus, died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 54. February 1 – Jon Zazula, co-founder of Megaforce Records, died from complications of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and osteopenia at the age of 69.
January 26 – Kit Woolven, producer and engineer for albums by numerous rock and metal bands including Thin Lizzy, UFO, Cradle of Filth, Tony Iommi, Cathedral, and Steelheart, died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 71. January 25 – Fredrik Johansson, former guitarist of Dark Tranquillity, died from cancer at the age of 47.
January 20 – Michael Lee Aday, singer and actor better known as Meat Loaf, died from COVID-19 complications at the age of 74.January 10 – Gérard Drouot, promoter of numerous rock and metal bands including Deep Purple and Alice Cooper, died from leukemia at the age of 69.January 10 – Burke Shelley, vocalist and bassist of Budgie, died from undisclosed reasons at the age of 71.January 4 – Andrzej Nowak, guitarist of TSA, died from a long-term illness at the age of 62.Twelve Foot Ninja (indefinite hiatus).