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Joey Vera~A Chinese Firedrill
Progressive / Experimental / Rock

A CHINESE FIREDRILL - "Circles" CD now available!



Los Angeles, California
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Member Since9/26/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.joeyvera.com
Band MembersJoey Vera
InfluencesMiles Davis, The Subhumans and everything in between. Good Love, Good Wine and Good Food.
Sounds LikePink Floyd, Tool, Porcupine Tree, King's X, Opeth, Led Zeppelin, Blackfield, Chroma Key, Fates Warning, OSI, RPWL, Mission UK


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Record LabelProgRock Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Joey Vera~A Chinese Firedrill








Yeah it’s me. I’ve taken over this page and am making an attempt at uh……”networking”. I’m also pimping out my new CD A Chinese Firedrill which you’re listening to some of right now.

Who am I. I have no idea. Ask a thousand people and they’ll all tell you something different. But basically (and please pardon any puns here) I am a bass player. Over the years though, I’ve donned the working hats of Producer, Engineer, Director, Guitarist and Gourmet Cook.

Some bands I’ve played in and recorded with include Armored Saint, Fates Warning, Tribe After Tribe, OSI, Anthrax, Chroma Key, Seven Witches. There are more but that’s the idea. And don’t get me wrong, I see myself as something other than just a bass player; there are many other aspects to my humble self that make up the sum of “who I am” but that’s for another page.

I started out in 1982 with my first band Armored Saint. We released a self titled EP in 1983 on Metal Blade Records which led to a contract with Chrysalis Records in 1984. We then made 3 records there – March of the Saint, Delirious Nomad and Raising Fear. We then went back to Metal Blade to release a live CD called Saints Will Conquer (which by the way, we did not) in 1988. During this time I wrote a bass player column in the then popular Rock Magazine called Circus. (So, you can add Journalist to my list if you like.) In 1991 we released Symbol of Salvation to much acclaim but not much in terms of sales (then). We called it a day in early 1992 when our singer left to join Anthrax.

The following year I made my first solo CD simply called Joey Vera – A Thousand Faces and that got released in 1994 on Metal Blade. I actually put a band together and did some shows with myself playing guitar and singing. Yeah, kinda like a front man. I hated it. It was interesting though. We opened a show for Fates Warning one night and a few weeks later opened for a band in a small club in Phoenix, Arizona who supposedly had a buzz. Some band called Korn.

By 1995 I was fairly disillusioned and went ahead and joined various different cover bands playing Classic Rock, R&B and Funk, Top 40 Pop and the like. Then I joined an 11 piece African Group which played original pop music from West Africa. Most guys were older and studied players. I was neither but I began to study theory for the first time. It was an eye opener for me and I learned quite a bit from that experience.

In 1996 Fates Warning approached me to replace Joe DiBiase as the bass player in the group. I gladly accepted having been friends for quite some time. We shortly went in to record A Pleasant Shade of Gray. I’ve been in the band since and am still an active member. I’ve recorded 4 records with Fates and made several videos; DVD’s and I even directed a full length live concept video for APSOG. God damm, this is sounding really dry isn’t it. No apologies, I think resumes ARE dry and excruciatingly boring.

Along the way, I started engineering around 1996. Since then I’ve worked with The Plain White T’s, Ridel High, Anthrax, Mother Superior, Fates Warning, Armored Saint, Steel Prophet, DC4, Seven Witches, Engine and so on……Oh yeah, and I produced and engineered my new opus A Chinese Firedrill. I own a small mixing studio and I work in Pro Tools. If you’ve read this far and I’ve got your attention and curiosity, you must check out my website for all details including Discography’s and what not. Go to: www.joeyvera.com - duh.

Also along the way, I’ve been hired on occasion to play on records or demos. This has been really cool as it’s afforded me the chance to play with some really great folks. Kevin Moore, Mike Portnoy, John Arch, DJ Bonebrake, Scott Travis, Scott Ian, John Tempesta, Brian Posehn, Lizzy Borden just to name drop a few.

A Chinese Firedrill “circles” was written, recorded and performed by yours truly from May 2005 – June 2006. I perform all of the instruments and vocals with the exception of the drum tracks. The music on “circles” was conceived out of a desire to pull influences from the past and subject the writing process to an “experiment in arrangements and instrumentation”. Ooooh doesn’t that sound intelligent? Well it’s the truth none the less.

In November of 07 I did some extended remixes of 3 of the songs which are only available for download at Minddawn.com so please visit the A Chinese Firedrill page here on the left for more info. The remixes are really cool.

I believe it’s OK to site what your influences and inspirations come from. It’s really nothing to be ashamed of. So, this record draws from my early influences such as Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel, Rush, and from more recent influences such as Tool, Porcupine Tree, King’s X and OSI. There, I said it! I am now signed to ProgRock Records and I’m honored to be a part of their family.

Thanks for stopping by, and I’d be glad to accept any questions you might have. Just keep in mind this place gets busy so give me some time to respond. Thank you and have a nice year.

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Jules

Jules



Nov 2 2009 9:18 PM

I'm still listening to "Circles"; what an amazing album!

Peace ...
Jules

THE BLACK FANSITE

Lady Blue



Oct 30 2009 5:36 PM

THX FOR THE ADD!

and check out the band page at
BlackRox.net
Ken E. D~

Ken E. D~



Oct 7 2009 6:41 AM

Hey Joey, how are you? I hope ll is well & wanted to touch base. Have a great Autumn season. All the best! Kenny D. form 'Jersey~
yenisley

yenisley



Sep 22 2009 3:38 AM

thank you so much for the add. if you get a chance, will you check out my page tell me whatcha think about my music and pics? i would really appreciate it. have a great day! and follow me on twitter as well at twitter.com/yenisley.. muah!!


yenisley : )
Metal God\m/

Metal God\m/



Sep 16 2009 10:31 PM

Have a great day Joey. How soon can we all get to hear some new Armored Saint music?
Metalhead ♥'s Mtlqween

Andy Selden



Sep 16 2009 10:31 PM

Hey Joey, it was great to finally meet you after all of those years! You killed it in Atlana. Hope to see you again soon! -Andy
CROSSFIRE (cologne)

CROSSFIRE (cologne)



Sep 16 2009 10:31 PM

THANX FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP!!!
Armenian Jazz Band

Armenian Jazz Band



Sep 4 2009 5:18 PM

Thank you very much for your friendship! Have you ever heard of Armenian legendary DUDUK (a reed instrument made from aged apricot wood), and how it mixed with a modern Big Band technique! If not you're in for a big SURPRISE ! ! ! Listen and enjoy the incredible WORLD-JAZZ Mix on our page. Armen Martirosian artistic director Armenian Jazz Band
Nestor Canister

Nestor Canister



Aug 17 2009 5:32 PM

Hope you're having a great weekend !!!
kimber

kimber



Aug 17 2009 5:32 PM

oh crap, I see that Fates cancelled their Cleveland date. By the time you guys come back to Cleveland maybe you can visit me in the old folks home! I'll share my applesauce with you! lol
TONI PAANANEN

TONI PAANANEN



Aug 17 2009 5:32 PM

Thanks for the support!
All the best,
~toni~
Ken E. D~

Ken E. D~



Aug 3 2009 6:56 AM

Hey Joey! I hope all is well w/ you. Have a great weekend. All the best... Kenny D~
Loveys Healing Hands

Loveys Healing Hands



Jul 29 2009 6:00 PM

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BRAD ALDEN

BRAD ALDEN



Jul 27 2009 4:32 PM

Mr V -
How are you? I hope you're doing well - Still invited to set up a profile at www.rockthedenim.com -
Posted some songs from new album "escape from suburbia"...Hope u enjoy - Christian threw some leads down that were beautiful.
Hope to see you soon and organize some gigs in the late summer/fall together.
B
Jonas Khalil

Jonas Khalil



Jul 27 2009 4:32 PM

Hey Joey!

Thanks a lot for your add & friendship!
Watch out for some tunes soon to be posted!


Much respect for your playing & greetings from Germany/
Jonas
ANTHONY (Bass Raging Fury) of STONE VENGEANCE!

ANTHONY (Bass Raging Fury) of STONE VENGEANCE!



Jul 25 2009 8:52 PM

THANKS 4 THE ADD,ARMORED SAINT IS ONE OF MY FAVES KEEP ROCKING HARD FROM SAN FRANCISCO!
AbryL ~ Go Steelers!

AbryL ~ Go Steelers!



Jul 25 2009 8:52 PM

Loose Cannon sounds awesome! Can't wait for the new Saint album!
Michelle

Michelle



Jul 25 2009 8:52 PM

Hey stranger what's been up? Everything's good here. Mike Graves was just here. It always good to see him. Hope all is well with you and the family. I see I missed your birthday. Happy birthday. (better late then never).

Take care,

Michelle
KJ

KJ



Jul 25 2009 8:52 PM

Joey---Being a long time saint fan--I LOVE the new song---Keep up the Great work---W0W this Rocks-----Hope u guys play in arizona soon---saw u guys open for scorps few years back---nd way back in 86 open for y&t at the Petaluma Fair if u remember that one--KJ
Pete Hawthorne

Pete Hawthorne



Jul 25 2009 8:52 PM

- Thanks for the add, stay metal! -
Rush Fans

Rush Fans



Jul 25 2009 8:52 PM

Thanks for your support. Check out Rush Fans.
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£leŦriKa {[|(NEW+TUNE=v3.1)|]} [╬BrazilianM£ŦAL]

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Jul 25 2009 8:52 PM

Thanks a lot for the add. EletriKa is completely different from every Metal you already know. The Brazilian influences and the Portuguese singularize its style in a New Kind of Metal. If you really like Metal you must check EletriKa out!

Hugs from Brazil,
Claudio David
Trish

Trish



Jul 25 2009 8:52 PM

Thanks for the add!
~~~AqUaTiCa'S wOrLd~~~

Daniela Zeidler



Jun 27 2009 6:28 PM

thanx 4 adding me
Jeff

Jeff Massey



Jun 29 2009 7:26 PM

Hi, thanks for the friendship... Peace, BigBends

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