Joey Belladonna (Former members - Anthrax)
Joey Belladonna (born Joseph Bellardini on October 13, 1960 in Oswego, New York), was the second and best known singer for the heavy metal band Anthrax.
Joey Belladonna was the lead singer of Anthrax from 1985 to 1992, and was considered part of the classic-lineup (featuring himself, Spitz, Ian, Bello and Benante), which would reunite and tour 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.
His vocal range is similar 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.
Notes
He was fired from the band 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.
Discography
Belladonna solo
Belladonna (1995) 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) Backing musicians include Peter Scheithauer on guitar, Fleisch on bass guitar, and Stet Howland on drums.
03 includes co-writer Matt Zuber (multi-instumentalist) on lead, rhythm and bass guitars(2003)
Anthrax
October 1985
Spreading the Disease
March 22, 1987
Among the Living
September 18, 1988
State of Euphoria
August 21, 1990
Persistence of Time
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)
Free B's (1991) (promo release, includes live tracks)
Compilation albums
Fistful of Anthrax (1987) (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)
Live albums
The Island Years (1994) (recorded live in 1991 and 1992)
Alive 2 (2005)
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)
Singles
1987 I'm the Man
1987 Among the Living
1987 Among the Living
1988 State of Euphoria
1989 State of Euphoria
1990 Persistence of Time
1990 Persistence of Time
1991 Attack of the Killer B's
