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If anyone is expecting an Anthrax clone, they've got another thing coming, BELLADONNA is his own man-and band. Sure, JOEY BELLADONNA sold over seven million albums worldwide as the singer for Anthrax from 1985 to 1992, but with his powerful self-titled debut solo album on MAUSOLEUM, Joey has forged his own identity. And it's ultra-heavy, fluid and to the point. Joey Belladonna's own description? "Good and heavy, but in-the-pocket and vocal-orientated."
BELLADONNA, produced by ALEX PERIALIS [Anthrax, S.O.D., Testament] is 13 tracks of personal, aggressive songwriting Mega-heavy riffing, memorable melodies, in-your-face lyrics, and attitude make BELLADONNA- the band and album-a powerful new force in metal. It took the singer a couple years to compile the ideal lineup and songs, and that time allowed him to "reflect and find my own voice," as he explains. BELLADONNA kicks off with the newest song on the LP, "BLUNT MAN", the double-bass drums, insistent bass line and open-to-interpretation lyrics setting the pace for 12 more blistering tracks. While "INJUN" is clearly autobiographical, memorable cuts like "TWO FACED", and "ROB YOU BLIND", might reflect Joey's past musical experiences or then again, they might not. More to the point, "TAKEN BY FORCE" is about a UFO abduction
For his part, Joey is thrilled to have his hands on the reins. "I'm in a great position for myself," he notes. "I've got freedom, I can shine on my own merits. Everyone has a say, and the band really works together well" The stellar musicians in BELLADONNA-guitarist DAREN SCOTT, bassist JOE ANDREWS and drummer SCOTT SCHROETER are culled from the cream of the local crop in upstate New York. Joey had the luxury of hand-picking the best musicians and most compatible bandmates possible, and it shows on BELLADONNA. "Everyone is really attentive, willing to work hard, and there are no egos," notes Joey of his musical comrades.
Live, the band has done selected shows on the East Coast, to an overwhelming response. And yes, they will be doing some of the Anthrax songs that Joey helped make famous. Touring is inevitable, as BELLADONNA already has a built-in fan base that will certainly expand massively with the release of BELLADONNA. And while so-called alternative music is capturing a lot of fans, Joey and BELLADONNA are sticking to their hard-rock guns, trends be damned. The music we do is still happening for a lot of people's ears," concludes Joey. "We love the aggression, and the fans too"
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