October 9 in the history of rock and metal music

John Lennon

He was born in Great Britain in 1940. One of the founders and a member of The Beatles. British magazine Classic Rock listed Lennon as one of the greatest guitarists of all time. He became one of the most popular musicians of the 20th century.

On December 8, 1980, John Lennon was murdered. He was 40 years old.

Dennis Stratton

He was born in Great Britain in 1952. Former guitarist of the band Iron Maiden, with which he recorded their first album. Later he was a member of Lionheart, Praying Mantis, together with Paul Di Anno created a project called The Original Iron Men, which released three albums.

Sharon Osbourne

She was born in Great Britain in 1952. Television presenter, writer, music producer. Spouse and manager of Ozzy Osbourne.

Al Jourgensen

Born in Cuba in 1958. Founder and vocalist of the industrial metal band Ministry.

Fabio Lione

Born in Italy in 1973. Former vocalist of the band Rhapsody of Fire. At the moment sings in Angra. Also was a member of Labyrinth, Vision Divine and Kamelot.

Max Duhamel

Born in Canada in 1975. Former drummer of death metal bands Kataklysm and Ex Deo.

Martin Buchwalter

Born in Germany in 1978. Drummer of the band Perzonal War.

Riina Rinkinen

Born in Finland in 1982. Vocalist of gothic doom metal band Silentium.

Slayer released the album Seasons in the Abyss

The fifth studio album by American thrash metal band Slayer was released on October 9, 1990 on Def American Records. It is one of the band’s best albums. A mixture of traditional aggressive thrash with some melodicism.