Several iconic metal musicians have marked milestones in their lives.

Paul Newton of Uriah Heep turned 78, Roy Z Ramirez of Bruce Dickinson's Halford celebrated his 58th birthday with Floor Jansen of Nightwish turning 51, while David Randall "Randy" Blythe of Lamb of God reached 45 and STATUS QUO's On The Level album turned 50.

BAD COMPANY's Run With The Pack album has also been around for 32 years.

Other notable birthdays include EMPEROR's In The Nightside Eclipse which celebrated its 31st year in 2020, along with KRISIUN's AssassiNation and WICKED WISDOM's Wicked Wisdom turning 15.

Additionally, SONATA ARCTICA's Winterheart's Guild album turned 20 while KATAKLYSM's In The Arms Of Devastation album also reached a milestone.

Other notable musicians celebrating birthdays include BIFF BYFORD of the School of Hard Knocks album, DEMONS & WIZARDS releasing their III album and H.E.A.T dropping their H.E.A.T II album both in 2020.