https://freerepublic.com/tag/numetal/ en-us Thu, 2 Jul 2026 06:29:43 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4386331/posts The band Van Der Dijs were in their rehearsal space at the time of the natural disaster. All four members of Venezuelan nu-metal band Van Der Dijs have died following the devastating earthquakes that struck the country on 24 June. According to Venezuelan outlet Últimas Noticias, vocalist Manuel van Der Dijs, guitarist Gabriel Gómez, bassist Xander Hernández and drummer Abraham Foucault were killed after the Costamar II building where they were rehearsing in the coastal state of La Guaira collapsed. La Guaira has been among the areas worst affected by the disaster. Their bodies were later recovered from the rubble... Euronews https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4386331/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2026 06:29:43 GMT