Joey Belladonna
Joey Belladonna performing live with Anthrax, circa 2005
Background information
Birth name	Joseph Bellardini
Also known as	Ur mos
Born	October 13, 1960 (1960-10-13) (age 47)
Origin	Oswego, New York
Genre(s)	Thrash metal Heavy metal Speed metal
Occupation(s)	Musician, Vocalist, Drummer
Instrument(s)	Vocals, Drums
Years active	1985–present
Associated acts	Anthrax

Joey Belladonna (born Joseph Bellardini on October 13, 1960 in Oswego, New York) is a heavy metal singer and drummer, best known as former vocalist for the heavy metal band Anthrax. Anthrax is an acute Disease in humans and animals caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis which is highly lethal in some forms Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Oswego is a City in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 18096 at the 2000 census. A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Thrash metal (sometimes referred to simply as thrash) is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized by its fast tempo and aggression Speed metal is a sub-genre of Heavy metal music originating in the late 1970s and early 1980s that was the direct musical progenitor of Thrash metal. A musician is a person who plays or writes Music. Musicians can be classified by their roles in creating or performing music An instrumentalist plays a A drummer is a Musician who plays a Drum or drums particularly a Drum kit ("drum set" or "trap set" Marching percussion A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified for the purpose of making Music. Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which is often contrasted with Speech. A drum kit (also drum set or trap set) is a collection of Drums Cymbals and sometimes other Percussion instruments such as cowbells Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Anthrax is a New York City -based heavy metal band that released its first full-length album in 1984 Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Oswego is a City in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 18096 at the 2000 census. A musical ensemble is a group of two or more Musicians who perform instrumental or vocal Music. Anthrax is a New York City -based heavy metal band that released its first full-length album in 1984

Joey Belladonna was the lead singer of Anthrax from 1984 to 1992, and was considered part of the classic-lineup (featuring himself, Dan Spitz, Scott Ian, Frank Bello and Charlie Benante), which reunited and toured during 2005 and 2006. Dan Spitz (born January 28, 1963) was the lead guitarist of the thrash metal band Anthrax from 1983-1995 and 2005 to 2007 Scott Ian Rosenfeld (born December 31, 1963) is the rhythm Guitarist for the metal band Anthrax who uses the stage name Scott Frank Bello (born July 9, 1965) is the Bass guitar player for the metal band Anthrax. Charlie Benante (born 27 November 1962, in The Bronx New York) is the drummer for the heavy metal band, Anthrax. His voice was featured on over 10 albums and sold 8 million records worldwide. During that time he shared the stage with bands such as Iron Maiden, Metallica, Megadeth, KISS, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Slayer, Alice in Chains, Dio, Public Enemy, Living Colour, Primus, Mötley Crüe, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, Testament, Overkill, Exodus, Helloween, and many others. For other uses see Iron maiden. Metallica is an American heavy metal band that formed in 1981 in. Megadeth is an American heavy metal band led by founder front man guitarist and songwriter Dave Mustaine. Kiss (also typeset as KISS) is an American rock band formed in New York City in December 1972 John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born December 3 1948) is a British singer Black Sabbath are an Slayer is an American Thrash metal band founded by Guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King in Alice in Chains is an American rock band formed in Seattle Washington in Dio is an American heavy metal band led by Vocalist Ronnie James Dio, who formed it in 1982 after leaving Black Sabbath. Public Enemy, also known as PE, is an influential hip hop group from Long Island New York, known for its politically charged Lyrics, criticism Living Colour is an American Funk metal band from New York City, formed in 1983 Primus is an American rock band currently composed of singer and bassist Les Claypool, guitarist Larry "Ler" LaLonde, and Mötley Crüe ( IPA pronunciation: /'mɒtliː Bon Jovi is an American Hard rock band from Sayreville New Jersey. Whitesnake are an English Hard rock band founded in 1977 by David Coverdale (formerly of Deep Purple) Testament is an American Thrash metal band from California. Testament has two Top 40 albums and one Top 50 album to its credit in the UK Overkill is an American Thrash metalband formed in 1980 in New Jersey. Exodus is an American Thrash metal band formed in 1980 in San Francisco, California by guitarist Gary Holt, current Metallica Helloween is a German power / Speed metal band founded in the early 1980s by members of Iron Fist and Powerfool Also during this time Joey starred in the underground cult classic "Pledge Night", and sang the National Anthem at Madison Square Garden.

While Joey was with Anthrax, the band was nominated for three Grammys, and he was voted #1 metal singer two years in a row in Metal Forces Magazine.

He is known for his vocal range which has similarities to Steve Perry of Journey. Stephen Ray Perry (born January 22, 1949) is an American Singer and Songwriter best known as the Lead vocalist of Journey is an American rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1973

In the mid to late nineties Joey Belladonna released his first two albums and has continued writing new material. Recently, work has begun on the new Belladonna album. Joey will collaborate with some new faces on this new album as well as other projects in the future.

Discography

Belladonna solo

Anthrax

EPs

• Armed and Dangerous (1985)
• I'm the Man (1987) (includes live tracks)
• Penikufesin (1989) (only released in Europe, collection of State of Euphoria sessions)
• Attack of the Killer B's (1991) (promo release, includes live tracks)

Compilation albums

• Fistful of Metal (1984) (only released in Japan)
• Attack of the Killer B's (1991) (collection of live, raraties and previously unreleased material)
• Moshers: 1986-1991 (1998) (import release)
• Return of the Killer A's (1999)
• Madhouse - The Very Best of Anthrax (2001)
• The Collection (2002)
• Universal Masters Collection (2002)
• Anthrology: No Hit Wonders (1985-1991) (2005)

Live albums

• The Island Years (1994) (recorded live in 1991 and 1992)
• Alive 2 (2005)

VHS/DVDs

• US Speed Metal Attack (1986) (split video with Agent Steel and Overkill, recorded live in Germany)
• Oidivnikufesin (1987) (recorded live at Hammersmith Odeon)
• Through Time (P. Spreading the Disease is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Anthrax and the first with vocalist Joey Belladonna Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Among the Living is the third studio album by American heavy metal band Anthrax. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) State of Euphoria is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Anthrax. Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) This is about the musical album For the painting see The Persistence of Memory. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Armed and Dangerous is the name of Anthrax 's first EP. The album was released in February 1985 by Megaforce Records. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) I'm the Man is the name of the second EP by the band Anthrax. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Penikufesin (the State of Euphoria sessions is the name of the third EP by the band Anthrax. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) State of Euphoria is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Anthrax. Attack of the Killer B's is the name of a Compilation album of B-sides covers and rarities by the thrash metal band Anthrax. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Fistful of Metal is the name of the debut album by American heavy metal band Anthrax. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Attack of the Killer B's is the name of a Compilation album of B-sides covers and rarities by the thrash metal band Anthrax. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Return of the Killer A's is a best of compilation album by the heavy metal band Anthrax, released in 1999 Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Madhouse The Very Best of Anthrax is the name of the sixteenth release and second compilation album by the band Anthrax. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The Collection is the name of a greatest hits compilation by the band Anthrax. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Free / Universal Masters Collection (2001 (August 27th 01 All Right Now02 Wishing Well03 Come Together In The Morning04 My Brother Jake05 Fire And Water06 Be My Friend07 The Stealer08 The See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Island Years is Anthrax 's first full-length Live album. The album was released in 1994 (see 1994 in music) by Megaforce Worldwide Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Alive 2 is the third full-length live album and second full-length live DVD from the band Anthrax. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Agent Steel is an American Speed metal band from Los Angeles, California that was formed in 1984 by the Brazilian singer John Cyriis Overkill is an American Thrash metalband formed in 1980 in New Jersey. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The Hammersmith Apollo is a major entertainments and concert venue located in Hammersmith, London, England. O. V. ) (1990)
• Live Noize (1991) (recorded live on the Persistence of Time tour)
• White Noise: The Videos (1994) (released only in Japan, complete collection of the Sound of White Noise music videos)
• Attack Of The Killer A's (1999) (includes live performances of the Persistence of Time tour)
• Rock Legends (2004)
• Anthrax Anthralogy: The DVD (2005) (includes live performances)
• Alive 2 (2005) (DVD version)

Singles

Trivia

• He was fired from Anthrax to be replaced by singer John Bush. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. This is about the musical album For the painting see The Persistence of Memory. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Sound of White Noise is the sixth studio album by American heavy metal band Anthrax, released in May of 1993 on Elektra Records Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) This is about the musical album For the painting see The Persistence of Memory. Alive 2 is the third full-length live album and second full-length live DVD from the band Anthrax. DVD (also known as " Digital Versatile Disc " or " Digital Video Disc " - see Etymology)is Hot Modern Rock Tracks (originally called Modern Rock Tracks) is a music chart in the United States that has appeared in ''Billboard'' magazine since September Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks (originally called Mainstream Rock Tracks) is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on Mainstream rock The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official UK Charts Company (OCC on behalf of the British record industry See also Musical groups established in 1987 Record labels established in 1987 Events See also Musical groups established in 1987 Record labels established in 1987 Events See also Musical groups established in 1987 Record labels established in 1987 Events This is a list of notable events in Music that took place in the year 1988. This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1989 This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1990 This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1990 See also 1991 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1991 Record labels Public Enemy, also known as PE, is an influential hip hop group from Long Island New York, known for its politically charged Lyrics, criticism He rejoined the original "Among the Living" line-up for a couple of world tours during 2005 and 2006, but now Joey has left Anthrax once again. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Anthrax is a New York City -based heavy metal band that released its first full-length album in 1984
• Belladonna made his film debut as the character Sid Snyder in the 1988 horror film Pledge Night. Sid Snyder is the killer in the film who is deformed by acid as part of hazing tragedy. Belladonna only plays the pre-deformation version of the character.
• Joey often played drums during live performances of Anthrax's song "I'm the Man".