R.I.P.

Allen Glover Lanier, keyboardist and rhythm guitarist of Blue Öyster Cult, who passed away on August 14th, 2013 at the age of 67.

Born on June 25th, 1946, Lanier played a key role in the band's self-titled debut up to their 2001 album Curse Of The Hidden Mirror.

In other music news, Ian McDonald of King Crimson and Foreigner celebrated his 80th birthday on June 25th, while Swedish melodic death metal band Marduk's Patrik Jenks (not Morgan Håkansson) marked his 53rd year on June 25th.

At the Summer Breeze festival in Germany this year, BraveWords had a chance to interview Patrik about rock legends, and he mentioned Ritchie Blackmore as one of his personal favorites.

The original Blue Öyster Cult lineup has also been active lately, releasing their album Goes To Hell in 1976 under Alice Cooper's name.

Other notable band anniversaries include Entombed's Serpent Saints from 2007, Amon Amarth's Deceiver Of The Gods from the same year, and Swedish death metal pioneers Sodom celebrating their three decades of music-making with a new album release in 2012.

Additional tributes paid to music industry legends on June 25th include those for Ian McNabb, keyboardist for King Crimson, born on June 25th, and Patrik Jenks of Marduk marking his 47th year.

The day also marked the birthdays of Hållstrom and Håkansson, guitarist and bassist respectively of Swedish death metal bands.

Amon Amarth's Deceiver Of The Gods marked their fifth anniversary this year.

More band anniversaries include Architects' Ruin from 2007, Happy Birthday Ian McNabb and Patrik Jenks on June 25th.