Let's make this birthday one to remember.

47 years old (Born on December 07, 1977)

Happy Birthday, James McIlroy! From shredding riffs with Cradle of Filth between 2003 and 2005 to leaving a lasting mark on extreme metal history, your guitar solos still echo in the ears (and neck muscles) of fans worldwide. Your time spent crafting dark melodies has undoubtedly inspired countless air-guitar sessions—some performed embarrassingly at traffic lights.

Though you've moved beyond those gothic stages, your legacy remains timelessly epic. May this birthday bring you as much joy as that unforgettable moment when audiences first heard your blistering solos live—and may it involve fewer spikes and leather pants than usual!