Billy Graziadei

Billy Graziadei
Background information
Origin	(1969-07-28) July 28, 1969 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Genres	Hardcore punk, Heavy Metal, Nu metal, Crossover Thrash
Instruments	Guitar, Vocals
Years active	1987 – present
Associated acts	Biohazard, Blood for Blood, Roadrunner United, Suicide City
Website	biohazard.com roadrunnerrecords.com/rrunited/ suicidecity.com undergroundsoundstudios.com

Billy Graziadei (born July 28, 1969) is the owner of Los Angeles^[1] based Firewater Studios,^[2] the lead vocalist for Biohazard^[3][4] and the former guitarist for Suicide City.^[5][6][7][8] Graziadei also performed as part of the Roadrunner United project in 2005^[9] as well as Blood for Blood in 2010.^[10]

Additionally, through his music, Graziadei frequently speaks about the realities of inner city life in New York while promoting tolerance, speaking out against racism and opposing drug abuse.^[11][12][13]

History

Biohazard

In 1987, Graziadei became a member of Biohazard alongside Evan Seinfeld, Anthony Meo and Bobby Hambel.^[14] Through their music, the band has promoted tolerance, opposed racism, spoken out against drug abuse all while speaking about the realities of inner city life.^[15][16][17]

Firewater Studios

In 2000, the band renovated their rehearsal space creating a digital recording studio in downtown Brooklyn, New York^[18] named Rat Piss Studios.^[19] In 2005, while working on Means to an End, their eighth studio album, the band opened the larger and less expensive Underground Sound Studios in South Amboy, New Jersey, leaving Rat Piss Studios behind.^[20] In 2010, Graziadei moved his recording space to Los Angeles, California changing its name to Firewater Studios.^[21]

Suicide City

In 2004, Graziadei started Suicide City with Groovenics singer Karl Bernholtz, Groovenics/Ghost Fight guitarist A. J. Marchetta, Kittie bassist Jennifer Arroyo and New York drummer Danny Lamagna.^[22]

Roadrunner United

In December 2005, Graziadei and Evan Seinfeld performed Biohazard's "Punishment" with Dino Cazares of Fear Factory, Andreas Kisser of Sepultura, Adam Duce of Machine Head and Joey Jordison of Slipknot. This recording was released on the Roadrunner United: The Concert DVD three years later.^[23]

Blood for Blood

In 2010, Graziadei was selected by Boston hardcore band Blood for Blood to fill in for their former guitarist Rob Lind.^[24]

Reunion of Biohazard

In 2008, Evan Seinfeld, Billy Graziadei, Danny Schuler and Bobby Hambel announced that the band was planning a tour to celebrate the Biohazard's 20th anniversary.^[25]

Martial Arts

Graziadei has been training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for several years, holding a brown belt in the art. He trains under UFC co-founder Rorion Gracie and his sons Ryron and Rener at their school in Torrance, California.^[26]

External links

• Biohazard official site
• Firewater Studios official site
• Roadrunner United official site
• Suicide City official site

References