Bruce Corbitt

American heavy metal vocalist

Bruce Kendall Corbitt (December 22, 1962 – January 25, 2019) was an American heavy metal singer. He was best known for alternately fronting the bands Rigor Mortis and Warbeast. His aggressive vocals were first heard on Rigor Mortis’ self-titled debut.[1]

Bruce Corbitt
Birth nameBruce Kendall Corbitt
Born(1962-12-22)December 22, 1962
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 25, 2019(2019-01-25) (aged 56)
GenresThrash metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1986–2017
LabelsCapitol, Housecore

Corbitt was diagnosed with stage III esophageal cancer in May 2017.[2] He died on January 25, 2019 at the age of 56.[3]

References

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  1. McPhate, Christian (September 16, 2016). "Rigor Mortis Re-Releases Lost Demo of Their Legendary First Recording". Dallas Observer. Archived from the original on December 27, 2018. Retrieved December 24, 2018.
  2. "Warbeast's Bruce Corbitt Plays Emotional Final Show Amidst Cancer ..." Loudwire. Loudwire. Archived from the original on December 27, 2018. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
  3. McPhate, Christian (January 22, 2018). "Health Insurance Stalls Warbeast Singer Bruce Corbitt's Treatment as He Gets Stage IV Diagnosis". Dallas Observer. Archived from the original on December 27, 2018. Retrieved December 24, 2018.