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Original Sodom Drummer, Chris Dudek (a.k.a. Witchhunter), Passes Away

posted Sep 8, 2008 at 7:01 PM by Diamond Oz.  (38 Comments)

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German thrash legends Sodom has announced that their original drummer Chris Dudek (a.k.a. Witchhunter) passed away yesterday. No further details are available at this time.

Dudek made a special appearance on Sodom's latest album, "The Final Sign Of Evil" which is a collection of re-recordings of older Sodom material.

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38 Comments on "Original Sodom Drummer Passes Away"

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1. Kalis_wrath writes:

Rest in chaos brother! The metal kingdom will miss your skin pounding excellence! My heart goes out to your family and friends.

# Sep 8, 2008 @ 7:34 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Thrashbanger writes:

f***, I heard that he was a serious alchoholic. So I'm not to surprised. Sad though.

# Sep 8, 2008 @ 9:55 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Christfucker writes:

Dude, I'm grieving inside...

# Sep 9, 2008 @ 12:00 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. Christfucker writes:

The f***ed up part is that my bands finally got a drummer today, and he was inspired by Dudek, like he actually made a point to say that one his inspirations on drums was him.

# Sep 9, 2008 @ 12:06 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. Christfucker writes:

*band*

Sorry.

# Sep 9, 2008 @ 12:06 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. Kalis_wrath writes:

Christfvcker, perhaps it is time to have a special jam session in his memory? Play some origanal Sodom and have a few drinks.

# Sep 9, 2008 @ 12:53 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. MetalMatt writes:

This is definitely a big 'effin bummer. Rest in piece...your legacy will live on for ages.

# Sep 9, 2008 @ 2:11 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. George writes:

RIP brother.

His talents will be unforgotten.

Hail Witchunter !!!

# Sep 9, 2008 @ 3:21 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. sadimz writes:

tHNX FOR THE GOOD DRUMMING WITCHUNTER!!

R.I.P.

# Sep 9, 2008 @ 6:49 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. That_One_Guy writes:

This sucks...

R.I.P., Witchunter. You will not be forgotten.

# Sep 9, 2008 @ 12:00 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. Kalis_wrath writes:

I strongly feel that this should be Headlining news.

# Sep 9, 2008 @ 2:59 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. Kalis_wrath writes:

Major Headlining news that is. Where the Zep news and huge stories are.

# Sep 9, 2008 @ 3:01 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. Natalie writes:

R.I.P Chris!

Will be remembered forever, for being a f***ing ace drummer!
This f***ing sucks..

# Sep 9, 2008 @ 5:58 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. ZT writes:

Jesus, this is depressing...

He was one of my favorites....

RIP Chris! You'll NEVER be forgotten to me!

# Sep 9, 2008 @ 6:07 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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15. thadeus writes:

R.I.P my metal brother.

# Sep 9, 2008 @ 9:39 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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16. Christfucker writes:

Blast in hell my metal brother! Rest in chaos! \m/

Kalis_wrath, Thursday is our first session with Joe on the kit. I believe its time we covered "Blasphemer"! Forever Hail Witchunter!

# Sep 10, 2008 @ 1:12 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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17. Asenath writes:

Rest in chaos mate! \m/

# Sep 10, 2008 @ 1:26 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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18. George writes:

I will listen some old SODOM records in his honour.

Agent Orange rules !!!!!

# Sep 10, 2008 @ 2:50 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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19. MAX69 writes:

So sad to hear that another Thrash Metal legend has passed us. I first heard Sodom 'Sepulchral voice' on the now legendary 'Speed Kills 2' comp. waaay back in '86 and that dirty thrashin noize along with all the others, set me on a lifetime devotion to all things thrash/death/black and for that i give eternal hails. R.I.P. WITCHUNTER. Take your place alongside PIGGY, QUORTHON, CLIFF BURTON, PAUL BALOFF in the eternal halls.

# Sep 10, 2008 @ 8:15 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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20. Kalis_wrath writes:

This is in its rightful spot in the major news area. Thanks!

# Sep 10, 2008 @ 3:02 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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21. Mutated Faith writes:

Man another great person died in METAL

# Sep 10, 2008 @ 4:26 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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22. KORNDOGG writes:

Never heard of him or them, but that is sad...RIP

# Sep 10, 2008 @ 5:32 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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23. MAX69 writes:

KORNDOGG--i,d suggest giving 'Persecution mania' or 'Agent orange' a blast just to hear why this is such a loss. Ya never know--his passing may just get you into something knew. 'Nuclear winter'- - what a f***ing awesome opening song.

# Sep 11, 2008 @ 2:14 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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24. Mika writes:

Totally agrees with max69 on Nuclear Winter

# Sep 11, 2008 @ 2:59 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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25. Old skool thrash writes:

RIP thrasher, never forget headbanging to agent orange like a nutcase!

# Sep 13, 2008 @ 11:59 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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26. Kalis_wrath writes:

^Like a nut case? You are a nut case! :P

# Sep 14, 2008 @ 12:07 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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27. Christfucker writes:

We're all nutcases, thats why we're here in Dudek's honour.

# Sep 14, 2008 @ 12:09 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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28. Kalis_wrath writes:

That is true indeed! I really hope his family is o.k.

# Sep 14, 2008 @ 12:14 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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29. Jenny writes:

R.I.P wherever your heart desires Chris Dudek...

NP: "M-16" -Sodom

# Sep 14, 2008 @ 4:10 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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30. dawnofpossesion writes:

I have to dig out all my Sodom albums....I remember being hooked to his drumming style, damn such a long time ago. RIP!!

# Sep 15, 2008 @ 6:46 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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31. old-skool-thrash writes:

damn right im a nutcase :P

# Sep 18, 2008 @ 4:08 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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32. That_One_Guy writes:

I picked up Sodom's "Better Off Dead" CD yesterday, the first bit of material I've heard from Sodom, other than a few samples of songs here and there, and I have to say, it's awesome. I really need to pick up "Agent Orange" though, considering the great things I've heard about it.

# Sep 22, 2008 @ 11:38 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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33. nocturno666 writes:

R.I.P. WITCHHUNTER.....SEE YOU IN HELL

# Sep 22, 2008 @ 10:02 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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34. udo writes:

To, who writes 'never heard of him or Sodom'- YOU f***'N KNOB! R.I.P CHRIS.

# Sep 25, 2008 @ 3:19 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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35. SNAKE writes:

ahh!!! SH*T!!!! JUST F*CKING GREAT, everyone is dying off aren't they, now the orginal drummer of the great SODOM dies?!?!?!?!!!! THIS REALLY SUCKS, well, RIP my friend WITCHUNTER

# Sep 27, 2008 @ 7:04 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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36. Kalis_wrath writes:

Your friend, Snake?

# Sep 27, 2008 @ 10:00 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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37. Christfucker writes:

Just roll with it Kalis...

# Sep 28, 2008 @ 12:21 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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38. Kalis_wrath writes:

Sounds like a plan! *LOL* So does having a drink!

# Sep 28, 2008 @ 12:25 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

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