- Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne (born John Michael Osbourne, December 3 1948 in Aston, Birmingham, England) is the lead vocalist of the pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath, a popular solo artist, and the star of the reality show, "The Osbournes". As a solo artist, Osbourne has sold over 30 million albums in the US, and 75 million albums worldwide. Two albums, "Blizzard of Ozz" (1980) and "No More Tears" (1991), are certified quadruple platinum, … - Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper (born Vincent Damon Furnier, February 4, 1948), is a rock singer, songwriter and musician whose career spans four decades. With a stage show that featured guillotines, electric chairs, fake blood and boa constrictors, Cooper drew equally from heavy metal, horror movies and vaudeville to create a theatrical brand of rock music that would come to be known as Shock rock. - Bruce Dickinson
Paul Bruce Dickinson (born August 7, 1958 in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England) is a British singer, airline pilot, radio show host, fencer and songwriter, best-known as the lead singer in the iconic heavy metal band Iron Maiden. According to All Music Guide, Dickinson "was the most acclaimed and instantly recognizable vocalist to emerge from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement of the early-'80s". - Rob Halford
Robert John Arthur Halford (born August 25, 1951) is an English singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist for the heavy metal band Judas Priest. Halford is known for his multi-octave range, high-pitched screams, leather-clad image and showing up on stage on a motorcycle (usually a Harley-Davidson). His stud-leather style has been widely adopted by heavy metal performers and fans around the world. Because of his enormous influence on rock and metal music, … - Rob Zombie
Robert Bartleh Cummings (born), better known as Rob Zombie, is an American heavy metal, groove metal and industrial rock musician, director, and writer. His dreadlocks, gruff vocal style and fascination with horror movies have helped him become a distinctive element in American heavy metal. He is best known as founder, lead singer and songwriter for White Zombie. - Iggy Pop
James Newell Osterberg, Jr. (born April 21, 1947), better known by his stage name Iggy Pop, is an American rock singer, songwriter, and occasional actor. Although he has had only limited commercial success, Iggy Pop is considered one of the most important innovators of punk rock and related styles. He is sometimes referred to by the nicknames "the Godfather of Punk" and "the Rock Iguana", … - Jimmy Page
James Patrick "Jimmy" Page, OBE (born 9 January 1944) is an English guitarist, composer and record producer. He began his career as a studio session guitarist in London and was subsequently a member of The Yardbirds, from late 1966 to 1968, before founding English rock band Led Zeppelin. Page is credited as a forefather of heavy metal by not only turning up the accepted volume of the electric guitar but also with his anthemic riffs and meticulous studio production. - Robert Plant
Robert Anthony Plant (born August 20, 1948, West Bromwich, West Midlands, England) is an English rock singer and songwriter, most famous for his membership in the rock band Led Zeppelin, but also for his successful solo career. He is known for his powerful style, often mystical lyrics, and wide vocal range. As the lead singer of Led Zeppelin he is often defined as the quintessential rock front man, … - Sebastian Bach
Sebastian Bach is a Canadian heavy metal singer, best known as ex-frontman of Skid Row. Born in Freeport, Bahamas, and raised in Peterborough, Ontario, he attended nearby Lakefield College School. Despite rumors to the contrary, his legal last name is still "Bierk", not "Bach." He and his wife, Maria Bierk, have two children named Paris & London. His parents divorced when he was 11 years old. His father was the visual artist David Bierk (1944 – 2002). - James Hetfield
James Hetfield (born James Alan Hetfield, 3 August 1963, Downey, California) is the main songwriter, lead vocalist, guitarist and a founding member of the American thrash/heavy metal band Metallica. - Ronnie James Dio
Ronnie James Dio (born Ronald James Padavona on July 10 1942 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA), is an American heavy metal vocalist who has performed with Black Sabbath, Rainbow, and his own band Dio. Other musical projects include the collective fundraiser Hear 'n Aid. - Tony Iommi
Frank Anthony "Tony" Iommi (born February 19 1948, in Aston, Birmingham, England) is a guitarist best known for his tenure in the heavy metal band Black Sabbath. He is the only person to have remained in Black Sabbath throughout the band's entire lifespan. Currently Iommi, bandmate Geezer Butler and former Black Sabbath members Ronnie James Dio and Vinny Appice, are touring under the name Heaven and Hell. - Steve Harris
Stephen Percy Harris (born March 12, 1956 in Leytonstone, London, England) is the bassist and primary composer of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden. In addition, he plays keyboards, sings backing vocals, and is the leader and sole owner of the band. He founded the band as a teenager in 1975. Along with Dave Murray, they are the only members of the band that have appeared on all of the band's albums, and Harris is the only member to remain in the band throughout its duration. - Zakk Wylde
Zakk Wylde (born Jeffrey Phillip Wiedlandt on January 14, 1967 in Bayonne, New Jersey) is a lead guitarist, pianist, singer and songwriter, best known for his role as founder of Black Label Society and guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne. Wylde was lead guitarist and vocalist in Pride & Glory, who released one self-titled album in 1994 before disbanding. As a solo artist he released the critically acclaimed Book of Shadows in 1996. - Jeff Beck
Geoffrey Arnold ("Jeff") Beck (born June 24, 1944 to Arnold and Ethel Beck in Wallington, Greater London, England) is an English guitar virtuoso and songwriter. Though he played in several influential bands in the 1960s and 1970s (notably in The Yardbirds) Beck has maintained a sporadic solo career over the last 25 years. Despite never attaining the commercial viability of his contemporaries, Beck has gained widespread critical acclaim, … - Dimebag Darrell
Dimebag Darrell, also known as Diamond Darrell until mid 1992, was the lead guitarist for the heavy metal bands Pantera, Damageplan and Rebel Meets Rebel. - Michael Schenker
Michael Schenker (born January 10, 1955) is a German hard rock and heavy metal guitarist and former member of UFO and a founding member of Scorpions and the Michael Schenker Group (M.S.G). He is the younger brother of Rudolf Schenker, guitarist with Scorpions. - Eddie Van Halen
Edward Van Halen (born Edward Lodewijk van Halen on January 26, 1955 in Nijmegen, Netherlands), is a guitarist, keyboardist, songwriter and producer most famous for being leader and a co-founder of the hard rock band, Van Halen. - Randy Rhoads
Randall William "Randy" Rhoads was an American heavy metal guitarist who is best known for playing with Ozzy Osbourne. Despite his short career, he is cited as an influence by many contemporary heavy metal guitarists. His unique neo-classical metal style of playing set him apart from other guitarists of the late 1970s and early 1980s. He was a devoted student of classical guitar technique, and his music often combined classical music influences with heavy metal. - Nikki Sixx
Nikki Sixx is an American bassist and the main songwriter for heavy metal / glam metal band Mötley Crüe, as well as Donna D'Errico's ex-husband. He has also played bass for glam metal band London, experimental band 58 and the hard rock band Brides of Destruction. He is also currently in the band Sixx:A.M. - Kirk Hammett
Kirk Lee Hammett (born on November 18, 1962) is the lead guitarist in the thrash metal band Metallica. Hammett is one of the better-known students of guitarist and instructor Joe Satriani. In 2003, he was ranked 11th in the "Rolling Stone"s "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". - Blaze Bayley
Blaze Bayley (born Bayley Alexander Cook, 29 May 1963, Birmingham, England) is the lead singer for the heavy metal band, Blaze. He is, however, best known for his role as the lead singer of Iron Maiden from 1994 to 1999. - Rick Rubin
Frederick Jay Rubin (born March 10 1963 in Lido Beach, New York) is a multiple Grammy Award-winning American record producer. He is given credit for merging rap and heavy metal (now known as rapcore), as well as the "American series" albums with Johnny Cash. MTV called him "the most important producer of the last 20 years." In addition to being a producer, he is a musician serving as the original DJ of the Beastie Boys, and a head of a record label, … - Geezer Butler
Terence Michael Joseph "Geezer" Butler (born 17 July, 1949 in Aston, Birmingham, England) is the founding bassist for heavy metal band Black Sabbath. His nickname supposedly arises from his habit as a teenager of referring to everyone as "Geezer". He is currently involved in Heaven and Hell. Geezer formed his first band, "Rare Breed", with schoolmate John "Ozzy" Osbourne in the autumn of 1967. Separated for a time, Ozzy and Geezer reunited in the blues foursome, … - Vince Neil
Vince Neil (born Vincent Neil Wharton, February 8, 1961 in Hollywood, California) is the lead singer for American heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. - Cliff Burton
Clifford Lee Burton (February 10, 1962 - September 27, 1986) was a bass guitarist, best known for his work with the thrash/heavy metal band Metallica from 1982-86. Burton's early influence was essential in creating the unique musical style for which Metallica would later become famous. Burton first joined the band in 1982, and performed on their debut album "Kill 'Em All" (the title of which came from him), … - Adrian Smith
Adrian Frederik "H" Smith (born February 27, 1957 in Hackney, East London, England) is a songwriter and one of three guitarists/songwriters in the heavy metal band Iron Maiden. - Phil Anselmo
Philip Hansen Anselmo (born June 30, 1968 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a heavy metal vocalist and musician, currently performing with Down. He is best known as a vocalist, lyricist and co-composer for Pantera, but has been involved with numerous other musical projects in heavy metal. - Dave Murray
David Michael Murray (born December 23, 1956 in Edmonton, London) is an English guitarist and songwriter best known as one of the original members of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden. He joined the band just two months after their inception in 1975. - Tony Martin
Anthony Martin Harford, (born April 19 1957) is a heavy metal vocalist best known for his work with for Black Sabbath from 1987 to 1991 and again from 1993 to 1997. Martin was the band's longest-serving vocalist other than Ozzy Osbourne. Martin has since been involved in many other projects (such as the Tony Martin Band, M3, The Alliance, Misha Calvin, The Cage, Giuntini Project II), yet is most remembered for his time in Sabbath, … - Vinnie Paul
Vinnie Paul (Vincent Paul Abbott) (born on March 11, 1964), in Dallas, Texas, United States is a heavy metal drummer and producer most known for his work in Pantera and Damageplan. Paul also incorporates elements of progressive rock and swing into his drumming. Paul is the son of Carolina Abbot and Jerry Abbott, a country music songwriter and producer. He played in Pantera, Tres Diablos, Damageplan, and Rebel Meets Rebel with his brother, … - Dee Snider
David Daniel "Dee" Snider (born March 15 1955) is an American musician, radio personality, and actor. Snider is most famous for his role as the frontman of the American hard rock band Twisted Sister. - Bill Ward
Bill Ward (born William Thomas Ward, May 5, 1948, Aston, Birmingham, England), is the drummer for the British heavy metal band Black Sabbath. In addition to playing drums as an original founding member of the band, Ward sang lead vocals for two Black Sabbath songs; "It's Alright" (from "Technical Ecstasy"), and "Swinging The Chain" (from "Never Say Die!"). - Glenn Tipton
Glenn Raymond Tipton (born October 25, 1947 in Blackheath, England) is one of the lead guitarists (and occasional keyboard player) for the English heavy metal band Judas Priest. Prior to Judas Priest, he was in the Flying Hat Band. Tipton is known for his complex, sometimes classically influenced solos and his double lead guitar trades with fellow Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing. Although Glenn did not pick up the guitar until he was 21, … - Lemmy Kilmister
Lemmy (born Ian Fraiser Kilmister on December 24, 1945, also known as Ian Willis, Lemmy Kilmister, and Lemmy von Motörhead), is an English singer and bass guitarist, most famous for being the founding member of the heavy metal band Motörhead. His appearance, facial moles, mutton chops (sideburn-moustache combination), and gravelly voice, have made him an instantly recognizable cult figure, … - Nicko McBrain
Michael Henry McBrain is the drummer for heavy metal band Iron Maiden. The nickname 'Nicko' is from Michael’s childhood, where his favourite stuffed animal was named ‘Nicholas the bear’. Due to this, his parents called him ‘Nicky’. 'Nicko' was spawned when he was meeting a manager from CBS Records, with the keyboard player Billy Day. Billy introduced him as "My Italian drummer – His name’s 'Neeko'". - Janick Gers
Janick Robert Gers is one of three current guitarists in the heavy metal band Iron Maiden and a songwriter for the band. His father, Bolesław, was an officer of the Polish Navy. Gers was the lead guitarist of the band White Spirit before joining Gillan, a group formed by former Deep Purple vocalist Ian Gillan. After Gillan disbanded, he joined Gogmagog which included former Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Di'Anno and drummer Clive Burr. - Jason Newsted
Jason Curtis Newsted (born March 3 1963, Battle Creek, Michigan) is an American bass guitarist currently a member of Voivod and Rock Star Supernova, but he is best known as a former member of the band Metallica from 1986-2001, replacing Cliff Burton shortly after his death. He currently resides in Walnut Creek, California. - Alex Skolnick
Alex Skolnick (born September 29, 1968, grew up in Berkeley, California) is an American jazz and rock guitarist. He is a member of the thrash metal band Testament, formed in San Francisco in 1983. Skolnick left the band in 1992 - returning briefly to re-record some old material for the band's "First Strike is Still Deadly" release as well as the "Thrash of the Titans" all-star performance in 2001. - Andy Sneap
Andy Sneap (1969) is a British record producer, recording engineer, and mixer. He is best known for producing and mixing many acclaimed heavy metal albums. Andy is also the guitarist for the classic thrash metal band Sabbat. Currently he works out of his own studio, "Backstage Recording", which he founded in 1994. Andy received a Swedish Grammy for his work on Opeth's "Deliverance" album, …
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