July 23 in the history of rock and metal music

Nick Menza

July 23 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in the USA in 1964. Former drummer of the thrash metal band Megadeth. He was also a member of the band Memorain and his own project Menza.

On May 21, 2016, he had a heart attack while performing right on stage. He died on the way to the hospital. He was 51 years old.

Saul “Slash” Hudson

July 23 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in the USA in 1965. Guitarist of the American hard rock band Guns N’ Roses. Founder of his own project Slash’s Snakepit and the Velvet Revolver group. Included in the list of “100 greatest guitarists of all time according to Rolling Stone magazine” 2011.

Tony Scaglione

July 23 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in the USA in 1967. One of the founders and drummer of the thrash metal band Whiplash. In 1986-1987 he worked with Slayer.

Anders Hoyvik Hidle

July 23 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Norway in 1979. Guitarist and vocalist of the gothic metal band Tristania.