October 18 in the history of rock and metal music

Donnie Hamzik

October 18 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in the USA in 1956. Former drummer of the band Manowar.

Dan Lilker

October 18 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in the USA in 1964. Co-founder, former bassist and guitarist of Anthrax. Former bassist for Brutal Truth and Holy Moses. Collaborated with a huge number of bands. Currently bass player for Nuclear Assault.

Max Lilja

October 18 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Finland in 1975. Musician in the band Tarja. Former member of Apocalyptica and Hevein.

Thomas Rune Andersen (Galder)

October 18 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Norway in 1976. Founder and multi-instrumentalist of the band Old Man’s Child. Bassist and guitarist of the band Dimmu Borgir.

Frank Watkins Died

October 18 in the history of rock and metal music

The former bassist of Gorgoroth, Hellwitch and Obituary died of cancer on October 18, 2015. He was 47 years old.