Billy Graziadei

Billy Graziadei
Graziadei in 2014
Graziadei in 2014
Background information
Born (1969-07-28) July 28, 1969 (age 55)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
GenresHardcore punk, rap metal, groove metal, alternative metal, thrash metal, crossover thrash
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1987–present
Member ofBiohazard, Powerflo, BillyBio
Formerly ofSuicide City, Museum of Corruption
Websitebiohazard.com

William Graziadei (born July 28, 1969) is an American musician who is the rhythm guitarist, one of the vocalists and a founding member of the hardcore/metal band Biohazard.[1] He is also the rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist of the band Powerflo and frontman for BillyBio, his latest solo project. In addition, he is the former rhythm guitarist for Suicide City.[2][3][4][5] Graziadei also performed as part of the Roadrunner United project in 2005[6] as well as Blood for Blood in 2010.[7]

Additionally, through his music, Graziadei frequently speaks about the realities of inner city life in New York City, while promoting tolerance, speaking out against racism and opposing drug abuse. Graziadei is the owner of Los Angeles-based Firewater Studios.[8][9][10]

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  2. ^ "Billy Graziadei Biography & Awards Billboard.com" Billboard.com. Retrieved December 7, 2011
  3. ^ "Yahoo!". music.aol.ca.
  4. ^ "Suicide City Biography & Awards Billboard.com" Billboard.com. Retrieved December 7, 2011
  5. ^ "BLABBERMOUTH.NET - SUICIDE CITY Video Interview Posted Online" BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved December 7, 2011
  6. ^ "Roadrunner Records Latest News". Roadrunner Records Official Website.
  7. ^ "BIOHAZARD Guitarist To Tour With Reunited BLOOD FOR BLOOD" Blabbermouth.net June 20, 2010. Retrieved December 9, 2011 Archived July 1, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ ""WELCOME TO FIREWATER STUDIOS" Firewater Studios". Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
  9. ^ ""Timothy Waite Named Head of Production at Hermosa Beach Venue Saint Rocke" Musicians Institute, December 6, 2011. Retrieved December 12, 2011" Firewater Studios. Retrieved December 12, 2011". Archived from the original on August 5, 2012.
  10. ^ "Billy Graziadei - Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic.