August 12 in the history of rock and metal music

Mark Knopfler

August 12 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Great Britain in 1949. Vocalist, guitarist, composer, one of the founders and leader of the band Dire Straits.

Stephan Boriss

Born in Germany in 1964. Former bass guitarist of Running Wild.

Mikko Lindström

August 12 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Finland in 1976. Guitarist of the rock band HIM, leader of his own project Daniel Lioneye, member of the supergroup Whocares.

Aaron Keay Homma

August 12 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Canada in 1987. Guitarist in Annihilator. Former member of Vital Remains.

Metallica releases the album “Metallica”

August 12 in the history of rock and metal music

The fifth studio album by the American metal band, released on August 12, 1991, it is also known as The Black Album. The band’s first album recorded with producer Bob Rock. The album is seen as a turning point in the band’s musical direction, as it was he who revealed to millions of people what heavy metal is.