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Former Heathen Bassist Mike 'YazZ' Jastremski Passes Away

posted May 24, 2005 at 12:25 AM by deathbringer.  (4 Comments)

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Former HEATHEN bassist Mike "Yaz" Jastremski passed away this morning (May 23). No further information is currently available.

Jastremski performed on HEATHEN's classic 1987 debut "Breaking the Silence" before leaving the group a short time later to form PIGS. He eventually rejoined HEATHEN in time for their appearance at the August 2001 Thrash of the Titans benefit concert for TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy.

HEATHEN parted ways with Jastremski in June 2004 over what was rumored at the time to be Yaz's "continued drug and drinking problems." He was replaced in the group by Jon Torres, who had previously participated in such bands as THUNDERHEAD, WARNING SF, ULYSSES SIREN, LAAZ ROCKIT and ANGEL WITCH.

HEATHEN guitarist Lee Altus said at the time of Yaz's final departure from the band, "We're sorry to see [Yaz] go and wish him all the best. He is a good friend and I'm glad that we parted ways without any animosity and can still remain best of friends."

Source: Blabbermouth

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4 Comments on "Former Heathen Bassist Passes Away"

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1. Mutt writes:

this is bullsh**!!!!!!!!!!!

i'm f***ing p***ed off!!!

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2. Jake Thrash writes:

I am just in shock. How many FU****G more this year?!

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3. Nuclear6assault writes:

omfg... this is sickening... rip man..!!! f*** sake!

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4. Redeyez writes:

heathen was great band and a great influence to my musical tastes. I used to own a tape of their in the 6th grade.

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