August 13 in the history of rock and metal music

Mark “The Animal” Mendoza

August 13 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in the USA in 1956. The bass guitarist of the band Twisted Sister.

Ian Haugland

August 13 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Norway in 1964. Drummer of the Swedish rock band Europe.

Cristiano Mozzati

August 13 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Italy in 1973. Former drummer of the band Lacuna Coil.

Niklas Sundin

August 13 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Sweden in 1974. Former guitarist and lyricist of the band Dark Tranquillity, as well as Laethora and HammerFall. Currently engaged in the Mitochondrial Sun project.

Thorbjörn Englund

August 13 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Sweden in 1979. Multi-instrumentalist, former guitarist of the bands Winterlong, Star Queen, Mistheria Raubtier and Sabaton. He is currently a member of the Swedish power metal band Civil War, as well as his own self-titled project Thobbe Englund.

Jon Andreas Nödtveidt died

August 13 in the history of rock and metal music

The founder, leader, guitarist, vocalist and composer of one of the best metal bands Dissection passed away on August 13, 2006. The death occurred as a result of a ritual suicide in a circle of candles, made with a pistol shot to the head. He was 31 years old.