Joey Belladonna

Infobox musical artist
Name = Joey Belladonna

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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Joseph Bellardini
Alias = Ur mos
Born = birth date and age|1960|10|13
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Origin = Oswego, New York
Instrument = vocals, drums
Genre = Thrash metal
Heavy Metal
Speed metal
Occupation = Musician, Vocalist, Drummer
Years_active = 1984–present
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Associated_acts = Anthrax
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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.

Life and career

Joey Belladonna was the lead vocalist of Anthrax from 1984–1992 and 2005–2007, and was considered part of the classic lineup (featuring himself, Dan Spitz, Scott Ian, Frank Bello, and Charlie Benante). 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.

Discography

Belladonna solo

Trivia

*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".

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