In 2005, Meldrum toured for three months with Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society, appearing in sold out venues across the US and Europe.
In addition, she performed with her former Phantom Blue bandmate Linda McDonald and The Iron Maidens on a handful of gigs in late 2006.
[3] Michelle fell into a coma on May 18, 2008, and died three days later on May 21 due to complications of a cystic growth on her brain that had restricted the oxygen and blood flow, rendering her brain-dead.
[4] Meldrum had just completed writing and recording a new album at the time, which the surviving band members released in 2009 in tribute to her.
[4] The band, along with the surviving members of Phantom Blue, participated in a benefit concert at Whisky a Go Go in Hollywood, California, on May 26, 2009, in memory of Michelle.