August 25 in the history of rock and metal music

Gene Simmons

Born in Israel in 1949. One of the founders, bass guitarist and vocalist of the band Kiss.

Rob Halford

Born in the UK in 1951. Vocalist of the British heavy metal band Judas Priest. The owner of one of the most powerful voices. According to Classic Rock magazine, he ranks 9th in the ranking of the best frontmen of rock music. For his significant contribution to the development of metal, Halford received the nickname “Metal God”. It is believed that it was he who brought to heavy music a style of clothing based on leather, metal rivets, chains, etc.

Vivian Campbell

Born in Ireland in 1962. Guitarist Def Leppard. Prior to that, he was a member of Dio, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy.

Derek Sherinian

Born in the USA in 1966. Former keyboardist of the American prog metal band Dream Theater. He also worked with Alice Cooper and the band Kiss. Has a recording studio Leopard Room. Created a solo project Planet X.

Johnny Hedlund

Born in Sweden in 1968. Founder, bassist and vocalist of the death metal band Unleashed.

Olavi Mikkonen

Born in Sweden in 1973. One of the founders and guitarist of the Swedish death metal band Amon Amarth.

David Kinkade

Born in the USA in 1983. Former drummer: Borknagar, Malevolent Creation and Soulfly.