Phil Vane
DOB Unknown – February 17, 2011
Phil Vane is best remembered as the two-time vocalist for pioneering UK grindcore band, Extreme Noise Terror. Formed with Vane in 1985, the band is credited for being the founding fathers of the grindcore sub-genre, crustgrind. Although now common, ENT were one of the earliest such bands to feature dual lead singers, with Vane being one of them. In 1987, the band was offered its first of four sessions on John Peel’s influential BBC program – a huge break for the band. Over the next several years, ENT rose to the top of the grindcore heap thanks to the release of popular records and heavy touring around the world. In 1996, Vane left the band to join fellow grindcore greats, Napalm Death only to make a brief return in 1997. Phil Vane, age 46, reportedly died in his sleep on February 17, 2011. Cause of death was not immediately released.
Thanks to Mike Woodford for the assist.