Let's make this birthday one to remember.

53 years old (Born on April 10, 1972)

Happy Birthday, Sami Yli-Sirnio! May your riffs stay sharp and your solos forever epic. From shredding with Tiamat's gothic melodies to thrashing fiercely alongside Grip Inc., you've proven that Finnish guitarists truly have metal running through their veins—probably mixed with a bit of coffee.

Here's hoping this year brings you even more legendary moments on stage, countless headbanging fans chanting your name, and perhaps fewer broken strings mid-solo (though we know you'd handle it like the pro you are). Keep rocking hard enough to melt Finland’s snow; after all these years in metal royalty, you're just getting warmed up!