Aaron Rossi, who performed drums in each Ministry and Prong, has died on the age of 44. He handed away on January twenty seventh after struggling extreme coronary heart assault, however his dying wasn’t introduced till at this time (March sixth).
The drummer was a member of veteran heavy metallic act Prong from 2005 via 2009, and once more from 2018 to 2021. He appeared on the band’s 2007 album Energy of the Damager.
His drumming caught the eye of Ministry mastermind Al Jourgensen, and he briefly joined the legendary industrial act in 2008 earlier than their breakup that very same 12 months. When Ministry reunited in 2011, Rossi was a part of the lineup, and remained with the band till 2016. He appeared on their 2009 reside album Adios… Puta Madres and their 2013 studio album From Beer to Eternity.
A publish on Rossi’s official Fb web page reads as follows:
“It’s with overwhelming unhappiness to share that on January 27, 2025, Aaron John Rossi handed away from a sudden, extreme coronary heart assault. AAron was a power along with his personal gravitational pull. His highly effective vitality immediately captured you. For those who noticed him on stage, you had been blown away by his immense energy, pace and agility – and should you had been fortunate sufficient to know him in particular person, you had been equally taken by his kindness, humor and humility. AAron leaving us so quickly is past devastating, however we all know that he wouldn’t wish to be remembered that means. He made us snort and instructed us tales prefer it was his job. We sincerely hope you’ll share a few of your personal tales of AAron within the feedback. There shall be a Celebration of Life sooner or later and particulars shall be shared as quickly as attainable. AAron’s expertise on the drums and his ear for music was incomparable – and his sound will reside on without end. He’ll all the time be The Shredder, The Beast, The Huge Canine. Rock In Peace, AAron! We love and miss you!!!”
Jourgensen paid tribute to his onetime Ministry bandmate on Fb, writing, “Nice drummer, Nice human being, He shall be missed. Hold pounding that snare within the nice past.”
Prong frontman Tommy Victor additionally honored Rossi, writing, “Relaxation In Peace Aaron ‘The Beast’ Rossi. This horrible information wasn’t supposed to return out the way in which it did, however now it’s and it’s simply as horrible as once I came upon weeks in the past. We performed collectively on and off for a few years and he all the time got here round with that BIG smile and that ferocious assault on the drums. We had so so many laughs collectively and loopy instances. I’m glad we had been on nice phrases till this premature departure from this world. I hope to jam once more with him within the afterlife. He was THE REAL DEAL!!!”
Rossi was additionally a member of the metallic band Ankla from 2002 to 2006, and performed on guitarist John 5’s 2005 solo album Songs for Sanity.
Our condolences exit to Aaron Rossi’s household, associates, and bandmates throughout this tough time. See video of Rossi performing with Ministry and Prong, in addition to a “Drum Classes” clip, under.