Joey Belladonna
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Joey Belladonna | |
|---|---|
 Joey Belladonna performing live with Anthrax, circa 2005
|
|
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Joseph Bellardini |
| Also known as | Ur mos |
| Born | October 13, 1960 |
| Origin | Oswego, New York |
| Genre(s) | Thrash metal Heavy metal Speed metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Vocalist, Drummer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Drums |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Associated acts | Anthrax |
Joey Belladonna (born Joseph Bellardini on October 13, 1960 in Oswego, New York) is a heavy metal singer and drummer, best known as former vocalist for the heavy metal band Anthrax.
Joey Belladonna was the lead singer of Anthrax from 1984 to 1992, and was considered part of the classic-lineup (featuring himself, Dan Spitz, Scott Ian, Frank Bello and Charlie Benante), which reunited and toured during 2005 and 2006. His voice was featured on over 10 albums and sold 8 million records worldwide. During that time he shared the stage with bands such as Iron Maiden, Metallica, Megadeth, KISS, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Slayer, Alice in Chains, Dio, Public Enemy, Living Colour, Primus, Mötley Crüe, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, Testament, Overkill, Exodus, Helloween, and many others. Also during this time Joey starred in the underground cult classic "Pledge Night", and sang the National Anthem at Madison Square Garden.
While Joey was with Anthrax, the band was nominated for three Grammys, and he was voted #1 metal singer two years in a row in Metal Forces Magazine.
He is known for his vocal range which has similarities to Steve Perry of Journey.
In the mid to late nineties Joey Belladonna released his first two albums and has continued writing new material. Recently, work has begun on the new Belladonna album. Joey will collaborate with some new faces on this new album as well as other projects in the future.
Contents |
[edit] Discography
[edit] Belladonna solo
| Title | Date of Release | Label | Notes |
| Belladonna | 1995 | Mausoleum | Backing musicians include Darin Scott on guitar, Joe Andrews was credited on bass guitar but did not perform on the recording, and Scott Schroeter on drums. |
| Spells of Fear | 1998 | USG Records | Backing musicians include Peter Scheithauer on guitar, Fleisch on bass guitar, and Stet Howland on drums. |
| 03 | 2003 | independent | Includes co-writer Matt Zuber on lead, rhythm and bass guitars mattZuber.com, Joey Belladonna plays the drums. |
| Artifacts I | 2004 | independent | Backing musicians include Paul Crook (guitar), Paul Mocci (bass) and Jeff Tortora (drums). The tracks are demo versions for Belladonna album recorded in 1992. Some songs are previously unreleased. |
[edit] Anthrax
| Title | Date of Release | Label | Chart positions | US sales |
| Spreading the Disease | October 1985 | Island | 113 | Gold |
| Among the Living | March 22, 1987 | Island | 62 | Platinum |
| State of Euphoria | September 18, 1988 | Island | 30 | Gold |
| Persistence of Time | August 21, 1990 | Island | 24 | Gold |
[edit] EPs
- Armed and Dangerous (1985)
- I'm the Man (1987) (includes live tracks)
- Penikufesin (1989) (only released in Europe, collection of State of Euphoria sessions)
- Attack of the Killer B's (1991) (promo release, includes live tracks)
[edit] Compilation albums
- Fistful of Metal (1984) (only released in Japan)
- Attack of the Killer B's (1991) (collection of live, raraties and previously unreleased material)
- Moshers: 1986-1991 (1998) (import release)
- Return of the Killer A's (1999)
- Madhouse - The Very Best of Anthrax (2001)
- The Collection (2002)
- Universal Masters Collection (2002)
- Anthrology: No Hit Wonders (1985-1991) (2005)
[edit] Live albums
- The Island Years (1994) (recorded live in 1991 and 1992)
- Alive 2 (2005)
[edit] VHS/DVDs
- US Speed Metal Attack (1986) (split video with Agent Steel and Overkill, recorded live in Germany)
- Oidivnikufesin (1987) (recorded live at Hammersmith Odeon)
- Through Time (P.O.V.) (1990)
- Live Noize (1991) (recorded live on the Persistence of Time tour)
- White Noise: The Videos (1994) (released only in Japan, complete collection of the Sound of White Noise music videos)
- Attack Of The Killer A's (1999) (includes live performances of the Persistence of Time tour)
- Rock Legends (2004)
- Anthrax Anthralogy: The DVD (2005) (includes live performances)
- Alive 2 (2005) (DVD version)
[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | ||||
| US Hot 100 | US Modern Rock | US Mainstream Rock | UK | ||||
| 1987 | "I'm the Man" | -#99 | -#95 | -#98 | -#118 | I'm the Man | |
| 1987 | "I Am The Law" | -#67 | -#2 | -#1 | -#87 | Among the Living | |
| 1987 | "Indians" | -#78 | -#3 | -#1 | -#25 | Among the Living | |
| 1988 | "Make Me Laugh" | -#88 | -#9 | -#7 | -#98 | State of Euphoria | |
| 1989 | "Anti-Social" | -#1 | -#1 | -#1 | -#1 | State of Euphoria | |
| 1990 | "Got The Time" | -#32 | -#10 | -#15 | -#22 | Persistence of Time | |
| 1990 | "In My World" | -#58 | -#13 | -#29 | -#99 | Persistence of Time | |
| 1991 | "Bring The Noise" (with Public Enemy) | -#1 | -#1 | -#1 | -#5 | Attack of the Killer B's | - |
[edit] Trivia
 |
Trivia sections are discouraged under Wikipedia guidelines. The article could be improved by integrating relevant items and removing inappropriate ones. |
- He was fired from Anthrax to be replaced by singer John Bush. He rejoined the original "Among the Living" line-up for a couple of world tours during 2005 and 2006, but now Joey has left Anthrax once again.
- Belladonna made his film debut as the character Sid Snyder in the 1988 horror film Pledge Night. Sid Snyder is the killer in the film who is deformed by acid as part of hazing tragedy. Belladonna only plays the pre-deformation version of the character.
- Joey often played drums during live performances of Anthrax's song "I'm the Man".
|
||||||||||||||||||||
