「スラッシュ・メタル」の命名者　ロック＆メタル・ジャーナリストの草分け的存在　マルコム・ドームが死去

ロック／メタル・ジャーナリストの草分け的存在であり、「スラッシュ・メタル」という言葉を生み出したとされている、英国の音楽ジャーナリスト、マルコム・ドーム（Malcolm Dome）が死去。彼が長期にわたって寄稿してきたMetal HammerやClassic Rockを擁するウェブサイト「Louder」が訃報を伝えています。66歳でした。

マルコム・ドームは、70年代後半に『Record Mirror』誌、80年代前半に『Metal Fury』誌で活躍した後、1981年の『Kerrang！』誌創刊時に参加。ロックやヘヴィメタルに関する記事を数多く執筆し、またAC/DC、メタリカ、レッド・ツェッペリンなどのアーティストに関する数冊の本を出版した。

ドームは、1984年2月にアンスラックスの楽曲「Metal Thrashing Mad」について書いた際に「スラッシュ・メタル」という言葉を生み出したとされている。それまで、アンスラックスやメタリカなどのバンドは、自分たちのサウンドをスピード・メタルやパワー・メタルと呼んでいた。その後、この言葉は、メタリカ、スレイヤー、メガデスなど、数え切れないほどのバンドを表す言葉になった。

訃報を受け、さまざまなアーティストたちが追悼コメントをSNSに投稿しています

Words cannot express how sorry I feel to hear about the passing of Malcolm Dome. Rest In Peace. God Bless

— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) November 1, 2021

Extremely sad to hear of Malcolm Dome’s passing. Not only was he an incredible talent who helped guide my relationship with heavy music, but he was also a great person. Today, I’m thinking of the fun, memorable times we spent together back in the day. https://t.co/9chlIVjSMm

— Lars Ulrich (@larsulrich) November 1, 2021

Malcolm was a lovely guy, he interviewed me many times and was always positive about the music. He was one of the first journalists to totally get metal. We even worked together last year when he helped me sort out my Wikipedia entry. Sadly missed. - Tonyhttps://t.co/Te8hippkxB

— Tony Iommi (@tonyiommi) November 1, 2021

We are all very much saddened and shocked to hear about the passing of our friend Malcolm Dome. He was fearless, intrepid, passionate and forthright as a journalist and latterly a broadcaster and we respected him immensely. pic.twitter.com/NMRWqGT1zV

— Iron Maiden (@IronMaiden) November 1, 2021

"Very very sad news regarding the passing of iconic metal journalist Malcolm Dome today... a tireless promoter of so many bands .. ourselves included... and a genuine good guy" @official_raven https://t.co/ZJQ7aDTvCJ

— Raven (@official_raven) November 1, 2021

So sad to see Malcolm Dome has left us. He was an amazing writer, a passionate supporter of UK rock music and a great sport, even after we trashed his desk at the Kerrang! offices.
Another very dark day for UK rock music. I will miss him so much.

— Ginger Wildheart (@GingerWildheart) November 1, 2021

Very sorry to here that Malcolm Dome has left us. He was a champion of great rock music and a supporter of ⁦@myMotorhead⁩ all the way through to ⁦@PCATBS⁩. RIP Malcolm. https://t.co/C6v5F2eSqg

— Phil Campbell (@MotorheadPhil) November 1, 2021

We are saddened to hear of the passing of our friend Malcolm Dome.
Malcolm was a great supporter of Saxon, and will be missed by all.
Our sympathies to his family and friends in this terrible time.
Saxon https://t.co/RPHO3v6z0Z

— Saxon (@SaxonOfficial) November 1, 2021

R.I.P. #MalcolmDome. One of great rock journalists of his time. I first met him in ‘90 and we did countless interviews over the years. Last saw him for an Arch Enemy interview in 2017. I always enjoyed our talks, the man REALLY knew his stuff… A sad day for Rock’N’Roll this. pic.twitter.com/xDxGpw1QCS

— (@Michael_Amott) November 1, 2021