18 Rockin’ June Birthdays

June is the kick-off month for summer, right? Well, June is also the month that brings on some rockin’ June birthdays! From the lead singers, drummers, solo artists, and more, there are plenty of birthdays to celebrate all year round. But which rockers and metal stars have a birthday in June? Find out below and rock out to June by celebrating these rockers’ June birthdays:

Louis Mario Freese, better known by his stage name, B-Real, was born on June 2nd, 1970 in Los Angeles, California. He is a known rapper and has been a part of the rap metal band, Kush.

Kerry King was born on June 3rd, 1964 in Los Angeles, California. He is best known for being the songwriter and co-lead guitarist of the band, Slayer.

Aaron Wills, better known as, P-Nut, was born on June 5th, 1974 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is best known as the bassist for the band, 311!

Christan Martucci was born on June 5th, 1977 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is best known as the lead guitarist for the bands, Stone Sour and Black Star Riders. He's also a dual citizen here in the U.S. and in Italy!

Tomás Enrique Araya Díaz, better known as Tom Araya, was born on June 6th, 1961 in Viña del Mar, Chile. He is best known as the bassist and vocalist for the band, Slayer.

James Christian Shaffer, better known by his stage name, "Munky", was born on June 6th, 1970 in Rosedale, California. He is best known as the guitarist and co-founder of the metal band, Korn.

Eric Kretz was born on June 7th, 1966 in San Jose, California. He is best known as the drummer for the rock band, Stone Temple Pilots.

Robbie Merrill was born on June 13th, 1983 in Lawrence Massachusetts. He is best known for being the founding member of both bands, Godsmack and Another Animal.

Ray Luzier was born on June 14h, 1970 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. He is known for being the drummer of the band, Korn; after becoming a full-time member of the band back in April 2009.

Justin Foley was born on June 16th, 1976 in Simsbury, Connecticut. He's best known as the drummer of the band, Killswitch Engage.

Brain Philip Welch, better known by his stage name, "Head", was born on June 19th, 1970 in Harbor City, Los Angeles, California. He is best known as a guitarist and founding member of the band, Korn!

Mike Kerr was born on June 19th, 1990 in Worthing, England. He is known as the bassist and singer of the band, Royal Blood!

Chino Moreno was born on June 20th, 1973 in Sacramento, California. He is best known as the lead vocalist, contributing guitarist, and lyricist for the band, Deftones.

Michael Anthony was born on June 20th, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois. He is known as the bassist and backing vocalist for the hard rock band, Van Halen, from 1974 to 2006.

Joe Kramer was born on June 21st, 1950 in The Bronx, New York, New York. He is best known as the drummer of the rock band, Aerosmith.

Chris Traynor was born on June 22nd, 1973 in Queens, New York, New York. He is best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band, Bush, since 2001.

Tom Maxwell was born on June 25th, 1968 in Baltimore, Maryland. He is best known as the rhythm guitarist of both the bands, Hellyeah and Knives Out! He was also a founding member of the band, Nothingface.

Phil Anselmo was born on June 30th, 1968 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is best known as the lead singer for Pantera, Down, and Superjoint.