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AsiaOne
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Dropout Kings lead singer Adam Ramey dies aged 32, Entertainment News
Lead singer of the Dropout Kings Adam Ramey has died aged 32. His passing was announced online by his bandmates, who confirmed the news on Monday (May 19) but did not disclose his cause of death. They said on social media Adam was like a "brother" to them, adding: "Life comes at you in ways you can never predict." The rap-metal band also praised the musician's "passion, energy and love for music" which they said "shaped Dropout Kings and touched countless lives". They added: "Adam's spirit, charisma and energy will not only forever inspire us, but will push us into the future to be the best that we can. "Thank you for everything, Chip. Rest in power, Adam. We'll always love you, fam." Adam, who was instrumental in forming Dropout Kings in 2016, led the group as vocalist on their two albums, AudioDope and Riot Music. Initially called Phoenix Down, the band changed their name the following year. Adam was also a father, often sharing heartfelt reflections on parenthood on Instagram. His most recent post showed a picture of his son, accompanied by the caption: "Praise to the most high, thankful for all my blessings and grateful for this family and life of mine. Happy Easter everybody." Reflecting on his role as a dad in a 2024 post, Adam said: "Back at home from this amazing EU/UK run. Finally reunited with the lights of my life. "It brings tears to my eyes putting everything into perspective of how far I've come. Life can be terrifying and brutal. "But, it can also be the most gratifying and beautiful thing too." He continued: "I've made so many mistakes in my life. But I truly wouldn't change a thing — especially the terrible parts. Be thankful for the bad things. "It brought me here and made me who I am now as I write this. And for once, I can actually say that I like this person. "All I want for my son is for him to be a good man. I don't care what he does. He just needs to be that and I'll always be proud." Adam's final live show took place in February 2024 at the Orpheum in Tampa, Florida. Dropout Kings still had performances listed on their website for later in the year at the time of his death. The band rose to prominence in 2021 with their hit single Virus, which reached the Top 40 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart. Alongside his music career, Adam ran a company called PUS Digital Marketing. [[nid:718242]]
Perth Now
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Lead singer of Dropout Kings Adam Ramey dies aged 32
Lead singer of the Dropout Kings band Adam Ramey has died aged 32. His passing was announced by his bandmates online, who confirmed the news on Monday (19.05.25) but did not disclose the cause of death. They said on social media Adam was like a 'brother' to them, adding: 'Life comes at you in ways you can never predict.' The rap-metal band also praised the musician's 'passion, energy, and love for music' they said 'shaped Dropout Kings and touched countless lives'. They added: 'Adam's spirit, charisma, and energy will not only forever inspire us, but will push us into the future to be the best that we can. 'Thank you for everything, Chip. Rest in power, Adam. We'll always love you, fam.' Adam, who was instrumental in forming Dropout Kings in 2016, led the group as vocalist on their two albums, 'AudioDope' and 'Riot Music'. Initially called Phoenix Down, the band changed their name the following year. Adam was also a father, often sharing heartfelt reflections on parenthood on Instagram. His most recent post showed a picture of his son, accompanied by the caption: 'Praise to the most high, thankful for all my blessings and grateful for this family and life of mine. Happy Easter errbody.' Reflecting on his role as a dad in a 2024 post, Adam said: 'Back at home from this amazing EU/UK run. Finally reunited with the lights of my life. 'It brings tears to my eyes putting everything into perspective of how far I've come. Life can be terrifying and brutal. 'But, it can also be the most gratifying and beautiful thing too.' He continued: 'I've made so many mistakes in my life. But I truly wouldn't change a thing—especially the terrible parts. Be thankful for the bad things. 'It brought me here and made me who I am now as I write this. And for once, I can actually say that I like this person. 'All I want for my son is for him to be a good man. I don't care what he does. He just needs to be that and I'll always be proud.' Adam's final live show took place in February 2024 at the Orpheum in Tampa, Florida. Dropout Kings still had performances listed on their website for later in the year at the time of his death. The band rose to prominence in 2021 with their hit single 'Virus', which reached the Top 40 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart. Alongside his music career, Adam ran a company called PUSH Digital Marketing.
Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Adam Ramey dead at 32: Lead singer of rap-metal band Dropout Kings dies as group pays tribute to ‘inspirational brother'
SINGER GONE Adam Ramey dead at 32: Lead singer of rap-metal band Dropout Kings dies as group pays tribute to 'inspirational brother' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DROPOUT Kings lead singer Adam Ramey has tragically died aged 32. The sad news was confirmed by the band on Monday, but no cause of death has been disclosed. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Adam was the lead vocalist and co-founder member of the rap-metal band Credit: Instagram 6 He was instrumental in forming the group in 2016 Credit: Amy Harris/Invision/AP 6 Adam performing at the Louder Than Life Music Festival at the Kentucky Exposition Center in 2022 Credit: Amy Harris/Invision/AP In an emotion tribute, the group wrote on social media: "Life comes at you in ways you can never predict. "The rollercoaster of chasing your dreams and building with your brothers and friends is a joy few get to know… With the heaviest hearts, we share that our brother, Adam Ramey, has passed away. "His passion, energy, and love for music shaped Dropout Kings and touched countless lives. "Adam's spirit, charisma, and energy will not only forever inspire us, but will push us into the future to be the best that we can. "Thank you for everything, Chip. Rest in power, Adam. We'll always love you, fam." Adam was the lead vocalist and co-founder member of the rap-metal band. He was instrumental in forming the group in 2016 and sang on both of their full-length albums, AudioDope and Riot Music. The group were originally called Phoenix Down before changing to Dropout Kings the following year. The dad-of-one's most recent Instagram post featured a picture of his son. He wrote: "Praise to the most high, thankful for all my blessings and grateful for this family and life of mine. Happy Easter errbody." In another post about fatherhood shared last year, Adam penned: "Back at home from this amazing EU/UK run. Finally reunited with the lights of my life. "It brings tears to my eyes putting everything into perspective of how far I've come. Life can be terrifying and brutal. But, it can also be the most gratifying and beautiful thing too. "I've made so many mistakes in my life. But I truly wouldn't change a thing—especially the terrible parts. "Be thankful for the bad things. It brought me here and made me who I am now as I write this. And for once, I can actually say that I like this person. "All I want for my son is for him to be a good man. I don't care what he does. He just needs to be that and I'll always be proud." The singer's final performance with the band unfolded in February 2024 at the Orpheum in Tampa, Florida. The band still had live shows scheduled for later this year on their website at the time of Adam's passing. Dropout Kings shot to fame in 2021 with their hit single Virus. It saw them earn a spot in the Top 40 of Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart. As well as leading the band, Adam also ran his company called PUSH Digital Marketing. 6 Adam singing at the 2021 Gathering of the Juggalos Credit: Amy Harris/Invision/AP 6 Dropout Kings shot to fame in 2021 with their hit single Virus Credit: Instagram
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Adam Ramey dead at 32: Lead singer of rap-metal band Dropout Kings dies as group pays tribute to ‘inspirational brother'
DROPOUT Kings lead singer Adam Ramey has tragically died aged 32. The sad news was confirmed by the band on Monday, but no cause of death has been disclosed. 6 Adam was the lead vocalist and co-founder member of the rap-metal band Credit: Instagram 6 He was instrumental in forming the group in 2016 Credit: Amy Harris/Invision/AP 6 Adam performing at the Louder Than Life Music Festival at the Kentucky Exposition Center in 2022 Credit: Amy Harris/Invision/AP In an emotion tribute, the group wrote on social media: "Life comes at you in ways you can never predict. "The rollercoaster of chasing your dreams and building with your brothers and friends is a joy few get to know… With the heaviest hearts, we share that our brother, Adam Ramey, has passed away. "His passion, energy, and love for music shaped Dropout Kings and touched countless lives. "Adam's spirit, charisma, and energy will not only forever inspire us, but will push us into the future to be the best that we can. "Thank you for everything, Chip. Rest in power, Adam. We'll always love you, fam." Adam was the lead vocalist and co-founder member of the rap-metal band. He was instrumental in forming the group in 2016 and sang on both of their full-length albums, AudioDope and Riot Music. The group were originally called Phoenix Down before changing to Dropout Kings the following year. Most read in Celebrity The dad-of-one's most recent Instagram post featured a picture of his son. He wrote: "Praise to the most high, thankful for all my blessings and grateful for this family and life of mine. Happy Easter errbody." In another post about fatherhood shared last year, Adam penned: "Back at home from this amazing EU/UK run. Finally reunited with the lights of my life. "It brings tears to my eyes putting everything into perspective of how far I've come. Life can be terrifying and brutal. But, it can also be the most gratifying and beautiful thing too. "I've made so many mistakes in my life. But I truly wouldn't change a thing—especially the terrible parts. "Be thankful for the bad things. It brought me here and made me who I am now as I write this. And for once, I can actually say that I like this person. "All I want for my son is for him to be a good man. I don't care what he does. He just needs to be that and I'll always be proud." The singer's final performance with the band unfolded in February 2024 at the Orpheum in Tampa, Florida. The band still had live shows scheduled for later this year on their website at the time of Adam's passing. Dropout Kings shot to fame in 2021 with their hit single Virus. Read more on the Irish Sun It saw them earn a spot in the Top 40 of Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart. As well as leading the band, Adam also ran his company called PUSH Digital Marketing. 6 Adam singing at the 2021 Gathering of the Juggalos Credit: Amy Harris/Invision/AP 6 Dropout Kings shot to fame in 2021 with their hit single Virus Credit: Instagram 6 As well as leading the band, Adam also ran his company called PUSH Digital Marketing Credit: Instagram
Korea Herald
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Six years in storage, ‘Virus' breaks free at last
A pandemic rom com held hostage by an actual pandemic finds its way to theaters The irony wasn't lost on anyone at Monday's press conference for the romantic comedy "Virus" -- a film about a fictional pathogen that causes people to fall madly in love was itself quarantined for nearly six years, due to a real pandemic that kept people apart. "Although there were many twists and turns leading up to the release, I'm thrilled we can finally present the film," director Kang Yi-kwan told reporters at Seoul's Yongsan CGV cinema on Monday. The film, which completed production in late 2019, became an unwitting casualty of timing when the COVID-19 pandemic made releasing a virus-themed work virtually impossible. Its narrative centers on Taek-sun (Bae Doo-na), a disaffected translator drifting through life, who suddenly blooms after becoming infected with the "Toxovirus" -- a pathogen with a curious symptom: it induces overwhelming happiness and instant love. The virus places her in the orbit of three men: researcher Soo-phil (Son Suk-ku), who becomes the first infected person; her childhood friend Yeon-woo (Chang Ki-ha); and the brilliant Dr. Lee Kyun (Kim Yoon-seok), the only person capable of developing a cure. For actor Kim Yoon-seok, the unexpected delay created a surreal disconnect between filming and release. "The world changed between shooting this film and now," he reflected. "Things we imagined -- PCR tests, lab protocols, protective equipment -- suddenly became everyday reality. It felt incredibly strange to watch our fictional scenario materialize in real life." The film represents a tonal shift for Bae, who has spent much of the past decade in darker genre pieces like "Kingdom," the zombie-historical horror series, and "Stranger," the critically acclaimed investigative thriller. "After projects involving disasters or intense themes, I missed something soft, warm and bright," she said. "I've always believed that making audiences happy is a major charm of movies." Bae hesitated to categorize the film as merely a romance, though. "I'm not sure it's a love story per se," she said. "It's more about a person discovering a different side of themselves when their emotional barriers are forcibly opened." The film marks singer-songwriter Chang Ki-ha's lead acting debut, a challenge he initially balked at. "When I first read the script, there seemed to be too many lines. I didn't think I could do it," he admitted. "Then Kim Yoon-seok called and said, 'Film people know what they're doing. We'll create the environment -- you just come and have fun.'" Director Kang emphasized how "Virus" offers a refreshing counterpoint to typical infection film conventions. "Most virus narratives are apocalyptic, focusing on societal collapse," he noted. "We wanted to explore a virus that makes people better versions of themselves, and examine it from a personal perspective rather than a macro view of pandemic response." For Bae, the film's theatrical release remains important despite its long delay. "We shot this specifically for the big screen," she said. "When actors perform for the cinema, we're conscious of how even subtle expressions will read on a large screen. "Honestly, I wouldn't say you absolutely must watch it in theaters -- it would work anywhere -- but those small details and nuances we crafted specifically for cinema viewing might get lost on smaller devices." Kim echoed this sentiment in more philosophical terms: "The cinema is another kind of public square. It's where unconnected strangers focus collectively on one experience, creating energy you can't replicate at home." "Virus" opens nationwide on May 7.
