January 16 in the history of rock and metal music

Dead (Per Yngve Ohlin)

Born in Sweden in 1969. One of the most iconic musicians of the metal scene. Former vocalist of the Norwegian black metal band Mayhem.

Dead was the most odious character of both the Mayhem band and the entire Norwegian black metal scene. He became an icon and a true legend of true black metal. On April 8, 1991, at the age of 22, Dead committed suicide. First he opened his veins, and then shot himself in the head with a shotgun.

Brian Hoffman

Born in the USA in 1970. Former guitarist of the band Deicide. Currently a member of Amon.

Brent Hinds

Born in the USA in 1974. Guitarist and one of the vocalists of the band Mastodon.

Mikael Hedlund

Born in Sweden in 1976. Bass guitarist and composer in the band Hypocrisy. Was a member of The Abyss.

The debut album Accept has been released

The debut studio album of the same name by the German heavy metal band Accept, was released in 1979.

The Beatles World Day

Since 2001, at the suggestion of UNESCO, January 16 has been celebrated as The Beatles’ World Day.

The decision of an authoritative international organization gives the official status of the music tradition. It is on January 16 that the Beatlemans celebrate the birthday of their favorite band, because on this day, January 16, in 1957, the Cavern club opened in Liverpool, on the stage of which the band debuted.