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Armored Saint
Metal / Metal / Rock

It's the march of the Saint!



LOS ANGELES, California
United States

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Member Since11/22/2005
Band Members

Gonzo Sandoval - Drums
John Bush - Vocals
Phil Sandoval - Guitars
Joey Vera - Bass
Jeff Duncan - Guitars
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Record Label
Metal Blade
Type of LabelIndie


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Band Bio


The history of Los Angeles' Armored Saint reads like an episode of behind the music. Friends since the third grade, from the tough streets of East Los Angeles, bassist Joey Vera, vocalist John Bush and drummer Gonzo formed a musical bond early on.

The band's fate was sealed early on when their first attempt in high school, Royal Decree, won the battle of the bands. But this did not mean there would be success without adversity.

"Growing up we were ashamed of the place. We couldn't wait to get out", comments Joey, "we never really fit in".

It was John and Gonzo who were given the first opportunity to leave the urban jungle for more suburban surroundings. It would be in this new environment that they would meet future guitarist Dave Prichard.

"We met Dave at a party. Gonzo and Phil (Gonzos brother) jammed with Dave and asked John to join," remembers Joey.

"Dave wanted me to jam but I thought he was a bit of geek", reminisces Bush, "I was pretty pompous, They only kept me for the PA but the night I joined we wrote Stricken By Fate, You're Never Alone and No Reason To Live.

With the lineup secured, they started to make the move.

Fine-tuning their chops on the bourgeoning LA metal scene, the band gigged with the likes of W.A.S.P. and Metallica, quickly gaining a reputation as one of LA's premier live acts. A track on the second installment of the now famous Metal Massacre compilation series led to an EP on Metal Blade Records. It was all the excitement generated from the EP that landed them the much-coveted major label deal with Chrysalis.

While on Chrysalis the band released what would later become legendary slabs of pure molten Metal and a blueprint for metal bands to come. Tours with Aerosmith, Judas Priest and Metallica soon followed. The legend was growing but superstar status was very elusive, and after three releases, the band parted ways with Chrysalis. The band's spirit never diminished. They quickly began writing and rehearsing new songs knowing that another deal would soon be within reach. They continued working until the unthinkable was learned. Dave had fallen ill with leukemia.

"At first we didn't know what it was. The more we learned about it the grimmer it became. Dave always had a headache", said Joey, "so we didn't think twice".

Several months later, Dave lost his struggle with the disease. Broken and distraught, they disbanded.

It was in 1991, with much trepidation they began to slowly finish what they had started with their late friend.

Armed with an album's worth of songs, mostly co-written by Pritchard, they enlisted touring guitarist Jeff Duncan and reunited with founding member Phil Sandoval, and released Symbol Of Salvation, a fitting tribute to Pritchard.

The band was in prime form. Reign Of Fire and Last Train Home became instant MTV favorites.

Extensive touring followed including stints with Suicidal Tendencies and Megadeth. "We came off tour and began to write", remembers Bush, "that's when I got the call to join Anthrax".

After much soul searching, John called the guys to tell them the news. Joey: "John and I had a heart to heart and on his way out the door he said 'we'll do this again, I know we'll make another record someday'".

The latest CD, Revelation, was released worldwide on March 7th, 2000. Produced by Armored Saint bassist Joey Vera, Revelation is a true masterpiece of pure Armored Saint heavy metal.

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Holly

Holly



Nov 7 2009 1:08 AM

Have a great weekend!
zimmyjim

zimmyjim



Nov 6 2009 1:18 AM

Armored Saint is classic metal!
u go guys! :) ...zimmmy
sherry

Sherry Peterson harp



Nov 2 2009 10:23 AM

Omg I can't wait for it but my favorite song of all time is Isolation
Redeye

Redeye



Nov 1 2009 5:28 PM

Looking forward to the new Album.
Zone of Resistance

Zone of Resistance



Nov 1 2009 5:28 PM

Cheers from the Zone-Can't wait to hear the new Tunes!
Gina Zamparelli Concert Production

Gina Zamparelli Concert Production



Nov 1 2009 2:31 PM

Armored Saint,

Wishing you all the best on your new album!

Have a Halloween!

Love to all of you,

Gina
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Oct 30 2009 11:38 PM

Hey Guys,
thanxalotforaddinus!
Cheers from Germany
JUST FOR PRIEST
Parris Vincenzo Stefanow

Parris Vincenzo Stefanow



Oct 30 2009 11:37 PM

GREETINGS~
Canardo

Canardo



Oct 30 2009 11:37 PM

Have a kick ass rockin Halloween weekend! =)
Cheers and rock on
Canardo
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Oct 25 2009 1:13 PM

Just stopping by.
Requiance™

Requiance™



Oct 23 2009 4:04 PM

Thanx much for the friendship. Have a killer week! ^m^ Requiance
Swing of Death

Swing of Death



Oct 23 2009 4:04 PM

Thanks for being a friend!
Greetings from Norway
SDMF JoJo

SDMF JoJo



Oct 23 2009 4:04 PM

Thanks alot for the add
Holly

Holly



Oct 23 2009 4:04 PM

Hi. Hope you're having a great day!
EGO

EGO



Oct 20 2009 12:13 AM

ARMORED SAINT!!!!!

New cd coming out!?! FUCKING AWESOME!!!!

Cant wait!!!



Your Friends EGO
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Jussi Kangas's Dragonwing

Jussi Kangas's Dragonwing



Oct 20 2009 12:13 AM

Thank you for the friendship,it's much appreciated.Greetings from Finland.!!!
Erik

Erik



Oct 18 2009 11:27 AM

DELIRIOUS NOMAD LIVES
C. Thomas

C Thomas K.



Oct 15 2009 1:32 AM

Hi, Thanks for adding me. I really appreciate your music over the years.
Unorthodox (classic)

Unorthodox (classic)



Oct 15 2009 1:32 AM

Armored Saint!
D.L.T. / ENFUNERATION / NYDM OKLAHOMA PRESIDENT

David Thompson



Oct 14 2009 5:46 PM


hey guys...

not sure who will read this...

but I drove u guys around in LAWTON, OK back in the day, and john poured laundry soap on my car from the hotel balcony.....fuck yeah,,,,great times...

he signed my "VINYL" MARCH OF THE SAINT and it read, sorry about the soap...lmao...in fact there is apic of it in my olde school album if u care to check it...

great u guys are doing this again...love it...

take care..dave thompson
**** JAVI ****

**** JAVI ****



Oct 14 2009 1:01 PM

you guys rock!!!
Mark

Mark



Oct 14 2009 1:01 PM

Happy Birthday Gonzo!...
Hope everything is going well with the recording guys...

Auste.
BUTCHER

BUTCHER



Oct 14 2009 1:01 PM

Jeff Duncan kicks ass!
Roadette

Roadette



Oct 14 2009 1:01 PM

Happy Birthday Gonzo!!
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Lisa Coffman-st.julien



Oct 12 2009 5:57 PM

I am fuckin stoked about a new album cant wait for it...havent seen you guys in days....1st time was at the paloalto keystone with megadeth it was soo great....love you guys hurry hurry......
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