September 12 in the history of rock and metal music

Reid Laurence “Larry” LaLonde

September 12 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in the USA in 1968. Former guitarist of the death metal pioneers Possessed, with whom he recorded his first two albums. Also was a member of Blind Illusion and Blizzard. At present time he’s involved in Primus project.

Sławomir Cywoniuk (Cyjan)

September 12 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Poland in 1970. Founder, leader and drummer of the band Dead Infection.

Died on February 20, 2020.

Stephen van Haestregt

September 12 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Holland in 1972. Former drummer of the band Within Temptation.

Murat-George Cenan (Melechesh Ashmedi)

September 12 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Israel in 1975. Founder and multi-instrumentalist of the black metal band Melechesh. Took part in recording the albums of Absu, Enthroned, Rotting Christ.

Michael Paget

September 12 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Wales in 1978. Co-founder and guitarist of Bullet for My Valentine.

Set Teitan (Davide Totaro)

September 12 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Italy in 1978. Former guitarist of cult Swedish black death metal band Dissection. Also was guitarist for Aborym, Bloodline, Watain, Arckanum, Unanimated etc.

Gus G. (Kostas Karamitroudis)

September 12 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Greece in 1980. Guitarist for the band Firewind. Also was a member of Mystic Prophecy, Nightrage, Arch Enemy, Dream Evil, in Ozzy Osbourne’s band.

Sime Koch

Born in Switzerland in 1982. Former guitarist of the band Eluveitie.

Satyricon released The Shadowthrone

September 12 in the history of rock and metal music

The second album of the Norwegian black metal classics was released on September 12, 1994 on Satyr Moonfog Productions. Samoth from Emperor and keyboardist Steinar Sverd Johnsen from Arcturus took part in the recording of the album.

Metallica released the Death Magnetic album

September 12 in the history of rock and metal music

The ninth studio album by American band Metallica, released September 12, 2008 on Warner Bros. Records. The album was the first full-length studio work by new bassist Robert Trujillo. It was produced by Rick Rubin.