August 21 in the history of rock and metal music

Glenn Hughes

Born in the UK in 1952. Former bass guitarist and vocalist of the band Deep Purple. He has recorded three albums as part of the band. He has also worked with Tony Iommi, Black Sabbath, Joe Lynn Turner, Black Country Communion. He has recorded many solo albums and has been a guest musician of many famous bands.

Steve Smith

Born in the USA in 1954. Drummer of the band Journey. Throughout his career, Smith has performed with many well-known artists.

Dirk Bruinenberg

Born in the Netherlands in 1968. Drummer of the band Elegy. He also worked with the Kamelot group.

Franck Lorent “Lord Sabathan”

Born in Belgium in 1970. Former bass guitarist and vocalist of the black metal band Enthroned. Currently in the band Slaughter Messiah.

Motörhead released their debut album

The eponymous official debut album of the legends of hard and heavy was released on August 21, 1977 on the small label Chiswick Records. In fact, their first full-length work was called On Parole, but it will be released only in 1979. The band recorded an album On Parole for the United Artists Records label, but the company did not release it, as they did not like the material and they were not sure of its commercial success.

Scott Lewis

Born in the USA in 1984. Vocalist of the deathcore metal band Carnifex.

Jake Pitts

Born in the USA in 1985. Guitarist of the band Black Veil Brides.

Metallica Released a mini-album The $5.98 E.P.: Garage Days Re-Revisited

Metallica’s mini-album with five cover versions was released on August 21, 1987 on the Elektra label and was the debut work for the new bass guitarist Jason Newstead.