August 5 in the history of rock and metal music

Eddie Ojeda

August 5 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in the USA in 1955. Guitarist of the band Twisted Sister.

Pat Smear

August 5 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in the USA in 1959. He was the guitarist of the band Nirvana, until its breakup. After Kurt’s death, he became the guitarist of the Foo Fighters.

Craig Wells

August 5 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in the USA in 1963. Former guitarist of the band Metal Church.

Steve Lee

August 5 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Switzerland in 1963. One of the founders and former vocalist of the band Gotthard.

He died on October 5, 2010 in a car accident. He was 47 years old.

Christian Olde Wolbers

August 5 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Belgium in 1972. Former bass guitarist of Fear Factory. Currently a member of Powerflo and Vio-lence.

Robbie Stoj

Born in Australia in 1974. Drummer of the band Pegazus.

Eicca Toppinen

August 5 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Finland in 1975. Cellist and composer, leader of the band Apocalyptica, which he created in 1993. Participated in the recording of albums Moonsorrow, HIM, Sepultura, Bullet for My Valentine, etc.

Sean McGrath

August 5 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in the USA in 1976. One of the founders, guitarist and vocalist of the death metal band Impaled, vocalist Engorged, as well as guitarist and vocalist Ghoul.

Thomas “The Bloodbeast” Gurrath

August 5 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Germany in 1980. Multi-instrumentalist, founder of the death metal band Debauchery. He taught philosophy, but was forced to quit teaching for music.

Marius “Jussi” Pesch

August 5 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Germany in 1982. Guitarist of the band Suidakra, vocalist and guitarist of Kingdom of Salvation.