July 27 in the history of rock and metal music

Bobby Rondinelli

Born in the USA in 1955. Drummer who has worked in bands: Black Sabbath, Rainbow, Doro, Quiet Riot, Blue Öyster Cult, etc.

Rex Robert Brown

Born in the USA in 1964. Former bass guitarist of the band Pantera. He was also a member of the bands Down and Kill Devil Hill. Engaged in a solo career.

Abe Cunningham

Born in the USA in 1973. Drummer of the band Deftones.

Tobias Sidegård

Born in Sweden in 1975. Vocalist and guitarist of Order of Isaac. Former bass guitarist and vocalist of Necrophobic. Also collaborated with Therion.

Sami “Tundra” Uusitalo

Born in Finland in 1977. Bassist for folk metal band Finntroll and funeral-doom metal band Shape of Despair. He also plays in the folk doom metal band The Mist and the Morning Dew.

AC/DC released the album Highway to Hell

The sixth full-length album by the Australian rock band was released on July 27, 1979. One of the best albums of the band, which greatly increased the army of fans of the band, but unfortunately became the last for vocalist Bon Scott, who died in 1980.

Metallica released the album Ride the Lightning

The second studio album by the American thrash metal band was released on July 27, 1984 on Megaforce Records. The album has become clearly more powerful and heavier compared to the debut album, the skill level of all musicians has increased, the music has become more melodic, more diverse and more progressive. Bass guitarist Cliff Burton made a great contribution to the creation of the album.