August 22 in the history of rock and metal music

Donald Christopher (DC) Cooper

Born in the USA in 1965. Vocalist of the bands Royal Hunt and Silent Force. In 1994, he took part in the casting to replace the vocalist position in the band Judas Priest instead of Rob Halford who left it. He has also collaborated with Pink Cream 69, Rage, Edenbridge, etc.

Layne Thomas Staley

Born in the USA in 1967. Former vocalist of Alice in Chains.

He died on April 05, 2002 due to a drug overdose. He was 34 years old.

Anne Nurmi

She was born in Finland in 1968. Since 1994, she has been a member of the Lacrimosa group. Before that, she was a member of the Finnish Gothic band Two Witches.

Shaun Taylor-Steels

Born in the UK in 1970. Former drummer of the bands Anathema and My Dying Bride. Currently drumming in Godthrymm.

Matti Way

Born in the USA in 1974. Former vocalist of the brutal death metal band Disgorge. Currently vocalist in Cinerary, Hydrocephalic, Liturgy.

Stefan Fiori

Born in Italy in 1975. Vocalist of the Italian metal band Graveworm.

Ben Carter

Born in the UK in 1981. One of the founders and drummer of the thrash metal band Evile.