October 5 in the history of rock and metal music

Brian Johnson

Born in Great Britain in 1947. Vocalist of AC/DC from 1980 up to now. In March 2016, Brian Johnson was strongly advised by doctors to suspend live performances, otherwise he was in danger of complete hearing loss and had to leave the band. In September 2020 Brian Johnson returned to AC/DC, recording the album Power Up with them.

Edward Allan Clarke

Born in Great Britain in 1950. Guitarist of the band Motörhead.

He died on January 10, 2018 of pneumonia. He was 67 years old.

Johnny Gioeli

He was born in the USA in 1967. Vocalist of the band Axel Rudi Pell.

Audie Pitre

He was born in the USA in 1970. Bassist and vocalist of the band Acid Bath.

Died January 23, 1997 in a car crash. He was 26 years old.

Joakim Broden

Born in Sweden in 1980. Multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, author of lyrics and music of Swedish metal band Sabaton. Participated in the band Van Canto, was mentioned in the recording of the band Pain.

Wojciech “Ikaroz” Janus

Born in Poland in 1983. Former guitarist and vocalist of the band Stillborn and guitarist and bassist of the band Blaze of Perdition.

He died on November 2, 2013 in a car accident. He was 30 years old.

Deep Purple released the album “Slaves and Masters”

Deep Purple’s thirteenth studio album was released on October 5, 1990. The album was recorded with vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (formerly of Rainbow), who replaced Ian Gillan at the suggestion of Ritchie Blackmore.

Hypocrisy released the album Penetralia

The debut album of the death metal band led by Peter Tägtgren was released on October 05, 1992 on Nuclear Blast. A death metal classic.