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 loss of life wasn’t introduced till at present (March sixth).
The drummer was a member of veteran heavy steel act Prong from 2005 by way of 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 yr. 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 submit on Rossi’s official Fb web page reads as follows:
“It’s with overwhelming disappointment to share that on January 27, 2025, Aaron John Rossi handed away from a sudden, extreme coronary heart assault. AAron was a pressure together with his personal gravitational pull. His highly effective power immediately captured you. In case you noticed him on stage, you have been blown away by his immense energy, velocity and agility – and if you happen to have been fortunate sufficient to know him in individual, you have 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 manner. He made us chortle and informed 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 can be a Celebration of Life sooner or later and particulars can be shared as quickly as potential. AAron’s expertise on the drums and his ear for music was incomparable – and his sound will reside on endlessly. He’ll all the time be The Shredder, The Beast, The Massive 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 can be missed. Preserve 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 after 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 occasions. I’m glad we have 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 steel 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, mates, and bandmates throughout this troublesome time. See video of Rossi performing with Ministry and Prong, in addition to a “Drum Classes” clip, under.
