Let's make this birthday one to remember.

45 years old (Born on June 24, 1980)

Happy Birthday to Joel Stroetzel, the riff-master extraordinaire whose guitar skills have melted faces and inspired countless air-guitar solos worldwide! From shredding with Killswitch Engage on iconic albums like "Alive or Just Breathing" and "The End of Heartache," your riffs remain timeless anthems that metalheads proudly blast at full volume.

Whether you're igniting stages alongside Times of Grace or reminiscing about those Aftershock days, you've consistently proven one thing: epic beards truly enhance musical talent. Here's hoping this birthday brings you as much joy as fans experience when hearing your legendary breakdowns—keep rocking hard enough to scare neighbors everywhere!