Animetal USA
American heavy metal band based in Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
Animetal USA | |
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Origin | Japan |
Genres | |
Years active | 2011 (2011)–present |
Labels | Sony Music Entertainment |
Members | |
Past members | Scott Travis |
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]