Let's make this birthday one to remember.

50 years old (Born on May 20, 1974)

Happy Birthday, Mikael Stanne! May your day be as powerful and timeless as your legendary growls—and far quieter than a backstage HammerFall vs. Dark Tranquillity showdown. From the melodic masterpieces you've composed to epic live performances where headbanging became an art-form—you truly are Gothenburg’s finest metal export!

Here's hoping this year brings you even more incredible tours (remembering lyrics optional), outstanding albums, and maybe finally figuring out how many guitars is 'too many'. Keep making us marvel with that iconic voice—we’ll gladly risk whiplash in every mosh pit just for you! Skål to another riff-filled revolution around the sun!