Let's make this birthday one to remember.

49 years old (Born on January 26, 1976)

Happy Birthday, Willie Adler! May your riffs stay heavier than grandma's fruitcake and your solos shred harder than wrapping paper on Christmas morning. From the raw intensity of "New American Gospel" to the relentless fury in "Wrath," you've given us countless reasons to headbang until our necks beg for mercy.

Here's hoping this year brings you even more epic moments like those unforgettable tracks from "Sacrament." Keep melting faces with Lamb of God—because let's face it, birthdays come once a year but legendary guitarists are timeless. Rock on forever, Willie; may today be louder (and funnier) than ever before!