James LoMenzo

James LoMenzo
LoMenzo performing in 2009
LoMenzo performing in 2009
Background information
Born (1959-01-13) January 13, 1959 (age 65)
OriginBrooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres
OccupationBassist
Years active1978–present
Member ofMegadeth, HAIL!
Formerly ofWhite Lion, Black Label Society, Pride & Glory, Slash's Snakepit, David Lee Roth's Band, Lynch Mob, Clockwork, Rondinelli
Websitejameslomenzo.com

James LoMenzo (born January 13, 1959) is an American musician, currently the bassist for thrash metal band Megadeth. He has previously been a member of White Lion, Black Label Society, Pride & Glory and Slash's Snakepit, and played with David Lee Roth, John Fogerty and Ace Frehley.[1][2] LoMenzo was the bassist for Megadeth from 2006 to 2010, and rejoined the band as a touring member in August 2021, before becoming a permanent member again in June 2022.[3][4] Outside of music, LoMenzo appeared as a contestant on the 21st season of the reality television series The Amazing Race.[5]

  1. ^ Prato, Greg. "Biography: White Lion". AllMusic. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  2. ^ Lewry, Fraser (August 11, 2021). "Former Megadeth bassist James LoMenzo rejoins band for Metal Tour Of The Year". Louder. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  3. ^ Concepts, Lucid Design. "Megadeth James LoMenzo Joins Megadeth as Permanent Bass Player". Megadeth. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  4. ^ Childers, Chad (May 31, 2022). "Megadeth Announce Permanent Replacement for David Ellefson". Loudwire. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  5. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (November 19, 2012). "'Amazing Race': James and Abba on Their Stolen Passport and Why They Were in a Limo With a Priest". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 9, 2024.