Animetal USA

Animetal USA
OriginJapan
Genres
Years active2011 (2011)–present
LabelsSony Music Entertainment
Members
Past membersScott Travis

Animetal USA (アニメタルUSA, Animetaru Yū Esu Ē) is a Japan-based American heavy metal band formed as a tribute to Eizo Sakamoto's band Animetal.[2] They made their world debut at the 2011 Loud Park Festival,[3] where they performed on stage with Momoiro Clover Z.[4]

The band's original members consisted of lead vocalist Michael Vescera (of Obsession, formerly of Loudness and Yngwie Malmsteen), guitarist Chris Impellitteri (of Impellitteri), bassist Rudy Sarzo (formerly of Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, and the Geoff Tate lineup of Queensrÿche) and drummer Scott Travis (of Judas Priest and Racer X).[5] In 2012, Travis departed the band to tour with Judas Priest and was replaced by Killing Machine and former Slayer and Testament drummer Jon Dette.[6]

  1. ^ "Animetal USA - discography, line-up, biography, interviews, photos".
  2. ^ "USメタル界精鋭が新バンド「アニメタルUSA」結成". Natalie.mu. September 5, 2011. Retrieved October 19, 2011.
  3. ^ "メタルの祭典「LOUD PARK 11」にアニメタルUSA参戦". Natalie.mu. September 16, 2011. Retrieved October 19, 2011.
  4. ^ "ももいろクローバーZ×アニメタルUSAがラウパーで合体". Natalie.mu. October 16, 2011. Retrieved October 19, 2011.
  5. ^ "ANIMETAL USA". bravewords.com. January 10, 2012. Retrieved January 31, 2012.
  6. ^ "An Update On Animetal USA". Anime Chronicle. February 17, 2012. Archived from the original on January 13, 2013. Retrieved April 4, 2012.