Joey Vera~A Chinese Firedrill
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Genre: Experimental / Progressive / Rock
Location Los Angeles, California, Un
Profile Views: 77118
Last Login: 11/14/2011
Member Since 9/26/2006
Website joeyvera.com
Record Label ProgRock Recordsjo
Type of Label Indie
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Influences
Miles Davis, The Subhumans and everything in between. Good love, good wine and good food. -
Sounds Like
Pink Floyd, Tool, Porcupine Tree, King's X, Opeth, Led Zeppelin, Blackfield, Chroma Key, Fates Warning, OSI, RPWL, Mission UK
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Biography
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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VANEXA al MAELSTROM METAL FEST 3
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VANEXA al MAELSTROM METAL FEST 3 con : SABOTAGE + ASGARD + BLACK WINGS + DIARIES OF A HERO + ALTAIR + EXOTHERIA
Vanexa were one of the first Italian heavy metal band, their self-titled LP was consecrated by the national press as the first italian heavy metal album. Born in Savona in 1978, their sound was typically Anglo-Saxon evidence abroad where they were cited by several magazines as proponents of the new wave of heavy metal
band from late '70s early '80s. They also participated as a headliner at the first heavy metal festival held in Certaldo Italian in Florence May 21, 1983. In their careers have also participated in various compilations including metal of Metal Mountain, exit the United States, with the song "Hanged Man" and Metal Italy with the song "It's Over". In 2007 a CD reissue of their eponymous debut album with 3 bonus tracks and unreleased second album "Back From The Ruins" with 5 bonus tracks taken from a live concert of 1984 was released in 2010 is out "1979-80" a compilation of early material ( totally sung in italian) released on vynil and cd supports. We needed a new fresh band with a new fresh sound. VANEXA spearheaded what was termed 'the new wave of heavy metal'. They were a more than welcome addition of the italian hard rock/metal scene. Yet, this debut offering offers more energy and speed than actual accomplishment. In 1983 VANEXA released their self-titled debut album, starting what would become a legendary career for the band. They were one of many promising bands in the New Wave of Heavy Metal movement at the time. Following the success of Vanexa, the band released released their second album Back From The Ruins in 1988. The album featured fan-favourites "Midnight Wolves", "Creation", "Hanged Man". This new album contained many tracks that had been written prior to the release of the debut album, but were considered surplus. With songs already shaped on the road well in advance, only two new tracks were written for the album; Hanged Man and Creation. The band adopted a different approach for their 1994 studio album, titled Against The Sun. This was not a concept album, though it was themed loosely around the idea of social problems. It featured, for the first time in the band's history, synthesized Keyboards and guitars sounds to add textures and layers to the sound. Though considered different from the norm of Vanexa sounds, it a good response across the world, especially for new incredible voice of Roberto TIRANTI. The VANEXA lyrics contains literature quotes about famous books/movies or social problems fusioned in great heavy metal sound.
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Line Up
Roberto Tiranti - Voice
Silvano Bottari - Drum
Sergio Pagnacco - Bass
Artan Selishta - Guitar
Alex Graziano - Guitar
Discography
VANEXA - Durium/DiscoIn - 1983
BACK FROM THE RUINS - Minotauro Records - 1988
METALLO ITALIA - Reflex Records - 1986
MOUNTAIN OF METAL - 1992 - Mountain Records
AGAINST THE SUN - 1994 - Minotauro Records
SAMPLER - 1994 - Lucretia Records International
TRIBU' TO MOSTAR - 1995 - Arte Musica Records
VANEXA - 1999 - Minotauro Records
BACK FROM THE RUINS - 2001 - Minotauro Records - CD with 5 Bonus tracks
VANEXA - 2004 - Markuee Records - CD with 3 bonus tracks
BACK FROM THE RUINS - 2006 - Markuee Records - CD with 5 Bonus Tracks
1979/1980 - 2009 - Jolly Rogers Records
good music!!!thank's for the add.!!!
Thanx for adding me, keep up the good music. Got your album "A Chinese Firedrill" as a hot tip from Johan 'Popeye' Dollekamp (hengelo, the netherlands). Hope the album gets a 'sibling'.
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Hi Joey!
Marya's debut album Payback Time is released today all over Europe and in the UK from the 8th Nov!
Please support Marya by buying this amazing album in a store near you. If you can't find it in the stores, it would be great if you could ask them to stock it.
Thanks for the support!