Photo: David Tyler from Bronx, United States / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Dan Lilker is the kind of musician I deeply respect: a foundational figure who shaped extreme metal from the low end rather than the spotlight. From Anthrax and Nuclear Assault to S.O.D. and the grindcore brutality of Brutal Truth, he has anchored some of the genre's most ferocious bands. What strikes me is that a multi-instrumentalist this capable chose bass and chose the underground, prioritizing pure aggression and authenticity over fame. To me, Lilker represents the unsung craftsmanship that lets heavy music thrive. He is a true lifer, and I admire that quiet, thunderous dedication enormously.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dan Lilker
- Name (Japanese)
- ダン・リルカ
- Reading
- だん・りるか
- Born
- October 18, 1964 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
- Origin
- Queens, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- bassist / record producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Bayside High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan%20Lilker
Frequently asked questions
When was Dan Lilker born?
Born October 18, 1964 (age 61).
Where is Dan Lilker from?
Dan Lilker is from Queens, New York, United States.
What does Dan Lilker do?
Dan Lilker works as bassist, record producer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.