September 21 in the history of rock and metal music

Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor

September 21 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Great Britain in 1954. Drummer of the classic Motörhead line-up.

He died on November 11, 2015 after a long illness. He was 61 years old.

Markus Grosskopf

September 21 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Germany in 1965. One of the founders and bass-guitarist of German power metal band Helloween. Also worked with Avantasia, Edguy and other bands.

Karl Willetts

September 21 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Great Britain in 1966. Vocalist of Memoriam. Former vocalist of Bolt Thrower. Worked with Benediction and Bloodbath.

Ross Sewage

September 21 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in the USA in 1975. Bassist and vocalist of bands Exhumed, Ghoul and Impaled.

John Thomas Bratland (Jontho)

September 21 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Norway in 1977. Former drummer and now vocalist of Ragnarok.