Former Blitzkrieg bassist and Avenger founding member Mick Moore has passed away

British bassist Mick Moore, who was one of the founding members of Avenger in 1982 (shortly after Blitzkrieg first broke up in 1981, with which he was initially a member for a year), died on Thursday 5 December 2024. In the decades of the 80s and 90s, Moore was actively involved in both bands, as he remained in the Avengers until 2, while at the same time from 1986 to 1984 he took over the bass again for Blitzkrieg. After 1986, his traces are lost from the metal scene for a few years, while in 1986 he will return for some time to Avenger. The cause of his death has not been released, however, and both bands have made public statements about Moore's passing.

Blitzkrieg singer Brian Ross reported

Much respect and love goes out to Mick Moore who sadly passed away on 5th December. He was in the Blitzkrieg line up back in 1980-81, and reprised his role on the first Blitzkrieg album "A Time of Changes" in 1985. Mick and I were together in Avenger with Gary Young and together we created something special. He will always be a member of the Blitzkrieg Family and will be missed by everyone who knew him. He was a brother to me and will be missed. I find it hard to express my grief but my love for him is easier to show. Love you brother.
Brian Ross 07.12.24

While the Avengers stated the following

Terrible news has reached us letting us know Mick Moore our former bass player and one of our original founding members died on Thursday. He was a primary part of Avengers original song writing nucleus and played a huge part in setting this band on a solid course that would give us the foundation to record and perform live for four decades!!!. He was one of the primary motivations for songs like Enforcer , Revenge Attack , and Under the Hammer , a legacy that will surely resonate for further years to come long after his passing. RIP Mick and our sincere condolences to his family and Friends.