NMA drummer dies of cancer

CMU reports the sad news of the death of a former NMA drummer, Robert Heaton, of pancreatic cancer. He had previously battled cancer and won over 20 years ago. As well as drumming duties, he penned songs for the band, including their hit 'Here Comes the War.'

Tributes to the drummer can be found on the band's web-site.

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