R.I.P. Ranch Sironi of Nebula
Stalwart Californian heavy psychedelic rockers Nebula are mourning the passing of bassist Ranch Sironi, age 32. The band have canceled the European tour they were due to start today, which would have featured appearances at Hellfest, Heavy Psych Sounds Fest, Stoomfest, Rock in Bourlon and more, and this month are set to release a split with Black Rainbows titled In Search of the Cosmic Tale: Crossing the Galactic Portal to follow-up on the Livewired in Europe live outing from earlier this Spring. There has been no cause of death listed, but the loss is a tragedy for the band still likely reeling from the death of prior bassist Tom Davies, who passed away from cancer less than a year ago. They posted the following on social media:
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and bassist, Ranch, this morning. Due to this tragic loss, the Nebula Tour has been canceled. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and everyone who knew him. We appreciate your understanding and support during this difficult time.
The canceled tour dates are as follows:
TH. 06.06.24 IT PRATO – OFF TUNE FESTIVAL
FR. 07.06.24 IT BERGAMO – ROCK IN RIOT
SA. 08.06.24 CH MARTIGNY – HPS FEST CH
MO. 10.06.24 IT ZERO BRANCO – ALTROQUANDO
TU. 11.06.24 SL LJUBLJANA – GALA HALA
WE. 12.06.24 HR ZAGREB – THE VINTAGE INDUSTRIAL
TH. 13.06.24 DE RAVENSBURG – IRISH PUB SLAINTE
SA. 15.06.24 DE MUNSTER – RARE GUITAR
MO. 17.06.24 FR SEIGNOSSE – THE BLACK FLAG
TU. 18.06.24 ES SAN SEBASTIAN – DABADABA
WE. 19.06.24 ES MADRID – WURLIZER
TH. 20.06.24 ES BARCELONA – SALA UPLOAD
FR. 21.06.24 FR BORDEAUX – LA FETE DE LA MUSIQUE
SU. 23.06.24 FR BOURLON – ROCK IN BOURLON
FR. 28.06.24 FR CLISSON – HELLFEST
SA. 29.06.24 FR MANIGOD – NAMASS PAMOUSS FESTIVAL
SU. 30.06.24 FR CHAMBERY – BRIN DE ZINC
MO. 01.07.24 FR PARIS – SUPERSONIC
TH. 04.07.24 UK SHEFFIELD – YELLOW ARCH STUDIO
FR. 05.07.24 UK LONDON – STOOMFEST
SA. 06.07.24 UK NOTTINGHAM – ROUGH TRADE
Obviously it’s too soon for the band to have makeup plans in the works let alone made public. Founding guitarist/vocalist Eddie Glass brought the band back with live shows and the 2019 album Holy Shit with Mike Amster on drums and Davies on bass, and Sironi stepped in to take up the low end role as Davies’ heath declined. Sironi did not play on 2022’s Transmission From Mothership Earth and was making his studio debut with the band on the three songs of the coming split with Black Rainbows.
The loss of a player so young is especially hard to take; somebody just beginning what hopefully would have been a long and fruitful tenure with Nebula as part of his own career arc. On behalf of myself and this site, I offer condolences to Ranch Sironi’s family, friends and bandmates. I don’t have any other info at this time and honestly doubt more will be forthcoming publicly, but there’s no angle from which his death is anything but deeply sad. Hug your friends. Hug everybody.
R.I.P., far to young.
Omg, so sorry ?. Unbelievable.
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Without speculating on the cause of death, let me just share this with whoever reads these things. My face has been pouring tears without end as I found out my greatest, my best of the best, my mf road dawg, my ace, Ranch… one of the greatest musicians I ever knew was also the greatest friend I ever knew. I can’t name anyone in this life I have lived that compares to the heart that Mickey overflowed with. He had the most infectious laugh and he really lived the way he chose to, without letting anything get in the way of his hopes and dreams. I left the state and the country for a few years and kept in touch with Ranch. Finding out he was playing with Eddie was when I realized he was finally getting the recognition he deserved. You don’t replace people like Mickey. I cant tell you how much he has done for me just by being himself. He was always kind, brighter than most people I’ll ever meet, and a true American rock legend. This message could go on for a while but I’ll leave it at this.
If you ever come across true friends who become family, maybe even closer, please don’t let those moments of laughter, tears, and love slip. Cherish the ones who give you the motivation to be better. As much as we all want answers to how he died, I am going to be a releasing a lost podcast that went on over 5 hours with Ranch. He never got to hear it, regrettably, and he will always be missed like no one else. Spotify’s Natsarim Projects will release the episode censored but the uncensored will be up on N.P.J. very soon, to show anyone listening how rad of a brother he was. If you have someone you love, showing you their best, do them a favor and return the effort, apply yourself and don’t let life pass you by. I know I will see Ranch at the resurrection, but for now, if you’re fortunate enough to keep inspiring people around, hug the living sh!t out of them, and take at least one photo with them, even if it feels weird lol. Do it. Tomorrow isn’t a promise, and neither is life. Be glad you got to hear those tasty riffs, runs, and rolls while you still draw breath. It’s a long way to the top. Believe in yourselves and you will get it right.
I’ve lost so many people, but nothing hurts quite like losing my best bud.
Love and blessings. RIP Mickey. #RanchForever
Shalom.
Thank you for sharing that, Kato. Wishing you and everyone else who knew him lots of strength.
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