Daniel Williams (TDWP) dead at 39

2025-05-22 by haley | 33 Comments
Former The Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams tragically lost his life while onboard a plane that crashed into the Tierrasanta area of San Diego, CA. Prior to this, he had posted on social media happily about taking off in this plane. Also among the lives lost is talent agent Dave Shapiro of Sound Talent Group, who managed names such as Sum 41, Story of the Year, and Parkway Drive.

Sound Talent Group spoke of the crash, stating the following: "We are devastated by the loss of our co-founder, colleagues and friends. Our hearts go out to their families and to everyone impacted by today’s tragedy. Thank you so much for respecting their privacy at this time."

Williams was a member of The Devil Wears Prada from 2005 up to 2016. His former bandmates spoke of his death this afternoon: “no words. We owe you everything. Love you forever.”

SOURCE: https://blabbermouth.net/news/former-the-devil-wears-prada-drummer-daniel-williams-killed-in-plane-crash

Tagged: The Devil Wears Prada

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DaveyMonsoon
May 23rd 2025
1664 Comments


As someone that was super into TDWP in their scenecore phase, this does hurt a bit. Definitely a terrible way to go out too. RIP

onionbubs
May 23rd 2025
23796 Comments


so sad, huge rip

Futures
Staff Reviewer
May 23rd 2025
17746 Comments


an absolute tragedy, please truly live every day as if it is your last

Spec
May 23rd 2025
41472 Comments


This band was instrumental in me branching out beyond bands like Iron Maiden and the drumming on their first couple albums was a big part of that.

RIP

calmrose
May 23rd 2025
7141 Comments


TDWP were probably the first heavy band I became obsessed with and their first three albums, espeically, were huge for me, and like Spec said, the drumming was a big part of what I loved about them

RIP Daniel and thanks for all the rad jams and drumming

bellovddd
May 23rd 2025
7747 Comments


oh fuck thats terrible. rip my man

JayEnder
May 23rd 2025
22921 Comments


Such horrible news, what a tragedy. You never know when you're gonna live your final moments... Never take life for granted guys

RIP to both Daniel and Dave.

Emim
May 23rd 2025
39019 Comments


I'll always have a soft spot for their first few albums. Gone way too young

nipplehair
May 23rd 2025
125 Comments


The social media posts before takeoff were really sad to see. rip

ConcubinaryCode
May 23rd 2025
8163 Comments


Awful news. RIP legend

nash1311
May 23rd 2025
10968 Comments


I’m absolutely GUTTED by this. He was one of my favorite drummers when he was active. Brutal man. So sad

Hawks
Staff Reviewer
May 23rd 2025
120235 Comments


RIP so hard. :[ Brutal way to go.

veninblazer
May 23rd 2025
20069 Comments


He was so good man. RIP.

Spec
May 23rd 2025
41472 Comments


His cheeky little bell hits were always a nice little signature touch. Plus dude could go.

Relinquished
May 23rd 2025
50146 Comments


^ the bell hits are what I remember of him

RVAHC13
May 23rd 2025
2876 Comments


I’ve never listened to this band but Rest In Peace. It’s crazy how many musicians over the last century have died in plane crashes.

Calc
Staff Reviewer
May 23rd 2025
18144 Comments


holy shit I read about this this morning. insanely sad he was on that plane. RIP

Asdfp277
May 23rd 2025
25863 Comments


r.i.p.

thatbandsucks
May 23rd 2025
171 Comments


Rest in peace, buddy. With Roots... is unarguably the most crucial and pivotal album that created one of the most magical times to be alive. You literally can't recreate 2010-core.

"What would it take for things to be quiet?
Quiet like the snow"

Get Low
May 23rd 2025
15417 Comments


I was obsessed with this dude's drumming on Dear Love when I was a teen. Extremely talented, hard RIP

aaronrkc
May 23rd 2025
470 Comments


RIP

mkmusic1995
Contributing Reviewer
May 23rd 2025
2614 Comments


Just terrible man, what a tragedy. RIP

Christbait
May 23rd 2025
1662 Comments


Dude played on my favorite TDWP albums. Great talent. Sad news man.

iChuckles
Staff Reviewer
May 23rd 2025
830 Comments


Absolutely tragic, really loved a lot of Williams' drumming on the records he performed on. Big RIP to Dave Shapiro too, can't be overstated how many bands in the scene he helped in their journey to becoming career musicians.

MillionDead
May 23rd 2025
6310 Comments


This fucking sucks

ShakeSoda
May 23rd 2025
157 Comments


Damn, RIP guys.

Brabiz
May 23rd 2025
2831 Comments


Jesus. RIP

Trebor.
Emeritus
May 23rd 2025
60352 Comments


Damn, loved his drumming. RIP

henryChinaski
May 23rd 2025
5197 Comments


This is sad news, always enjoyed his drumming for TDWP

jrlikestodance
May 23rd 2025
7540 Comments


RIP hard. Dear Love/Plagues went diamond on my iPod freshman year

FearThyEvil
May 23rd 2025
19434 Comments


jesus that sucks! RIP man

Viraemias
May 24th 2025
692 Comments


R.I.P.

What would you say was your favorite TDWP album that he was part of?

ZilbelPing
May 24th 2025
6315 Comments


His drumming, specifically his tendency to use his zil-bel alot, inspired my fuckin username rip hard I adored this band back in highschool.



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