Let's make this birthday one to remember.

49 years old (Born on April 19, 1976)

Happy Birthday, Ruud Jolie! May your riffs stay heavy and your solos epic—just like that unforgettable energy you brought to Within Temptation's latest tours. Whether shredding on stage or crafting soulful melodies with For All We Know, you've proven time and again you're the master of musical multitasking.

Here's hoping this year brings even more legendary moments (and fewer broken guitar strings). Keep rocking stages worldwide while making us laugh backstage; after all, nobody balances symphonic metal intensity with a sense of humor quite like you do. Cheers to another fantastic trip around the sun filled with music—and cake!