We lost pioneering black metal/Viking metal overlord Thomas Börje Forsberg (QUORTHON from BATHORY) today, June 3rd, marking the 22nd anniversary of his passing.

Tragically, he was only 38 years old when his life was cut short in 2004., R.I.P Billy Powell (LYNYRD SKYNYRD), keyboardist Billy Powell died of a heart attack at 56 on June 28th, 2009., Happy birthdays to Kerry Ray King and Ian Hunter.

The guitarist/songwriter is also known for his work with DAVID BOWIE and writing the hit Once Bitten, Twice Shy which GREAT WHITE covered in 1989., Today celebrates milestones for albums by FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, SAXON, PAIN, ALESTORM, FALCONER, SEVEN WITCHES, WHITE WIZZARD, LOUDNESS, BEARTOOTH, CANDLEMASS, DARK FUNERAL, DARK SUNS, HELLYEAH, PARADOX, VOLBEAT., Happy birthdays to THE ALGORITHM, ASTRONOID, BATTLELORE, BLEED FROM WITHIN, GWAR, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, LAS CRUCES, MEMPHIS MAY FIRE, ORIGIN, RED HANDED DENIAL, THORNHILL.