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My Take
Bill Steer is, to me, one of those musicians whose influence vastly outweighs his fame. Co-founding Carcass and contributing to Napalm Death, he helped lay the actual foundations of grindcore and death metal while still in his teens and twenties. That is not just being early to a scene; that is shaping what the genre would become. What I respect even more is that he later explored bluesier, classic-rock territory with Firebird and Gentlemans Pistols, proving he is a curious musician rather than a one-trick pioneer. Quietly, he is one of the most important guitarists most casual listeners have never heard of.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bill Steer
- Name (Japanese)
- ビル・スティアー
- Reading
- びる・すてぃあー
- Born
- December 3, 1969 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rooster
- Origin
- Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- guitarist / composer / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Bill Steer born?
Born December 3, 1969 (age 56).
Where is Bill Steer from?
Bill Steer is from Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom.
What does Bill Steer do?
Bill Steer works as guitarist, composer, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.