Singer Amy Winehouse, 27, Found Dead in London

Troubled British singer Amy Winehouse was found dead in her London apartment today, The Daily Mail, the BBC and Sky News are reporting. She was 27.

A press release from London's Metropolitan Police, which doesn't specifically name Winehouse, reads:

"Police were called by London Ambulance Service to an address in Camden Square NW1 shortly before 16.05 hrs today, Saturday 23 July, following reports of a woman found deceased. On arrival officers found the body of a 27-year-old female who was pronounced dead at the scene. ... At this early stage it is being treated as unexplained."

Several rock and metal musicians have taken to Twitter to post their reactions to Winehouse's death.

Sebastian Bach "Dear Amy W, it is a rough crazy business & there is nothing like being on stage.Once u feel that nothing else compares.Your pain is gone RIP"

Glenn Hughes "So sad to hear the news of Soul Sister Amy Winehouse...my heart goes out to her family...Addiction is cunning, baffling ansd Powerful...GH"

Eric Avery (ex-Jane's Addiction) "Another tragedy. The spectacular demise of a very talented woman is finished. Amy Winehouse found dead in her London flat."

Amanda Palmer (Dresden Dolls) "Soaring talent. Fucking tragic."

Ted Nugent "B sure to tell ur children that Amy Winehouse suicide is insane stupid"

Riki Rachtman "Amy Winehouse Dead.I've said for years I think she was one of the most talented artists in decades. Could have been a legend like B.Holliday"

Benji Madden (Good Charlotte) "No words can ever really make Sad News any better R.I.P. AMY"

Damian Fanelli
Editor-in-Chief, Guitar World

Damian is Editor-in-Chief of Guitar World magazine. In past lives, he was GW’s managing editor and online managing editor. He's written liner notes for major-label releases, including Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'The Complete Epic Recordings Collection' (Sony Legacy) and has interviewed everyone from Yngwie Malmsteen to Kevin Bacon (with a few memorable Eric Clapton chats thrown into the mix). Damian, a former member of Brooklyn's The Gas House Gorillas, was the sole guitarist in Mister Neutron, a trio that toured the U.S. and released three albums. He now plays in two NYC-area bands.