Joey Belladonna

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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. 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.

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 1 Notes 2 Discography 2.1 Belladonna solo 2.2 Anthrax 2.3 EPs 2.4 Compilation albums 2.5 Live albums 2.6 VHS/DVDs 3 Singles

[edit] Notes

• He left the band to be replaced by singer John Bush, but has recently rejoined the original line-up, who have been touring since 2005.

• 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.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Belladonna solo

• Belladonna (1995) Backing musicians include Darin Scott on guitar, Joe Andrews on bass guitar, 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 (2003)

[edit] Anthrax

Album Cover	Date of Release	Title	Label	Chart positions	US sales
	October 1985	Spreading The Disease	Island
	March 22, 1987	Among The Living	Island
	September 18, 1988	State Of Euphoria	Island
	August 21, 1990	Persistence Of Time	Island

[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)
• Free B's (1991) (promo release, includes live tracks)

[edit] 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)
• The Greater of Two Evils (2004)
• 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"	-	-	-	-	I'm The Man
1987	"I Am The Law"	-	-	-	-	Among The Living
1987	"Indians"	-	-	-	-	Among the Living
1988	"Make Me Laugh"	-	-	-	-	State Of Euphoria
1989	"Anti-Social"	-	-	-	-	State Of Euphoria
1990	"Got The Time"	-	-	-	-	Persistence of Time
1990	"In My World"	-	-	-	-	Persistence of Time
1991	"Bring The Noise" (with Public Enemy)	-	-	-	-	Attack Of The Killer B's	-