Evan McCaskey

American metal guitarist of the 1980s

Evan McCaskey
Born(1965-07-07)July 7, 1965
OriginPoint Richmond, Richmond, California, U.S.
DiedSeptember 28, 1989(1989-09-28) (aged 24)
Berkeley, California, U.S.
GenresThrash metal, progressive metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1983–1989
Musical artist

Evan McCaskey (July 7, 1965 – September 28, 1989) was an American guitarist who played for the bands Exodus[1][2][3] and Blind Illusion.[4]

McCaskey grew up in Point Richmond, California. Prior to joining the band Blind Illusion, he taught guitar lessons in his Point Richmond studio. He committed suicide on September 28, 1989, at the age of 24.

References

  1. ^ "Exodus metal command - 21 Nov 2023 - Sweden Rock Magazine - Readly". se.readly.com (in Swedish). Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  2. ^ "EXODUS - BONDED BY BLOOD (1985)". Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  3. ^ İlayda, Yaren (December 2, 2021). "Exodus Former Guitarist Rick Hunolt Tells His Darkest Days As He Got Fired". Metal Shout. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  4. ^ "Evan McKaskey - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives". www.metal-archives.com. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
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Exodus
  • Tom Hunting
  • Gary Holt
  • Steve "Zetro" Souza
  • Jack Gibson
  • Lee Altus
  • Kirk Hammett
  • Paul Baloff
  • Evan McCaskey
  • John Tempesta
  • Michael Butler
  • Rob Dukes
  • Paul Bostaph
Studio albums
Live albumsCompilation albumsSongs
  • "The Toxic Waltz"
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