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All Members of Venezuelan Metal Band Van Der Dijs Die in Devastating Earthquakes
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First reported by Mako · 3 hours ago
What happened
All four members of Venezuelan metal band Van Der Dijs died under rubble after twin earthquakes struck La Guaira on June 23, ending the band's rising career in the local music scene.
- 01All four members of Van Der Dijs died in the June 23 earthquakes in La Guaira, Venezuela.
- 02The band was rehearsing in a building that collapsed during the twin quakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5.
- 03Van Der Dijs formed in 2024 and gained recognition blending nu-metal and rap-rock styles.
- 04They had recently performed at a major festival and were on the rise with growing online followings.
- 05Fellow musicians and fans expressed deep sorrow over the loss to Venezuela's rock community.
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