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Billy Graziadei

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Billy Graziadei (born July 28, 1969) is an American musician who is the rhythm guitarist, one of the vocalists and the sole continuous founding member of the hardcore/metal band Biohazard.[1] He is also the rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist of the band Powerflo and frontman for BillyBio, his latest solo project. In addition, he is the former rhythm guitarist for Suicide City.[2][3][4][5] Graziadei also performed as part of the Roadrunner United project in 2005[6] as well as Blood for Blood in 2010.[7]

Billy Graziadei
Graziadei in 2014
Graziadei in 2014
Background information
Born (1969-07-28) July 28, 1969 (age 55)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
GenresHardcore punk, rap metal, groove metal, alternative metal, thrash metal, crossover thrash
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1987–present
Member ofBiohazard, Powerflo, BillyBio
Formerly ofSuicide City, Museum of Corruption
Websitebiohazard.com

Additionally, through his music, Graziadei frequently speaks about the realities of inner city life in New York City, while promoting tolerance, speaking out against racism and opposing drug abuse. Graziadei is the owner of Los Angeles-based Firewater Studios.[8][9][10]

Biohazard

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Main article: Biohazard (band)

In 1987, Graziadei became a member of Biohazard alongside Evan Seinfeld, Anthony Meo and Bobby Hambel.[11] Through their music, the band has promoted tolerance, opposed racism, spoken out against drug abuse all while speaking about the realities of inner city life.[12][13][14]

Other projects

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Firewater Studios

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In 2000, the band renovated their rehearsal space creating a digital recording studio in Downtown Brooklyn, New York[15] named Rat Piss Studios.[16] In 2005, while working on Means to an End, their eighth studio album, the band opened the larger and less expensive Underground Sound Studios in South Amboy, New Jersey, leaving Rat Piss Studios behind. In 2010, Graziadei moved his recording space to Los Angeles changing its name to Firewater Studios.[17]

Blu

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Graziadei briefly formed a trip hop project named Blu with Jenifer Bair of the Ohio band Hilo.[18] After writing and recording approximately twenty songs for the project, Bair relocated to Los Angeles to continue an art career and the project dissolved with all material, save for three demo tracks, remaining unreleased.

Suicide City

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Main article: Suicide City

In 2004, Graziadei started Suicide City with Groovenics singer Karl Bernholtz, Groovenics/Ghost Fight guitarist A. J. Marchetta, Kittie bassist Jennifer Arroyo and New York drummer Danny Lamagna.[19]

Roadrunner United

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Main article: Roadrunner United

In December 2005, Graziadei and Evan Seinfeld performed Biohazard's "Punishment" with Dino Cazares of Fear Factory, Andreas Kisser of Sepultura, Adam Duce of Machine Head and Joey Jordison of Slipknot. This recording was released on the Roadrunner United: The Concert DVD three years later.[20]

Blood for Blood

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Main article: Blood for Blood

In 2010, Graziadei was selected by Boston hardcore band Blood for Blood to fill in for their former guitarist Rob Lind.[21]

Powerflo

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Main article: Powerflo

In 2017, Graziadei formed Powerflo, featuring lead vocalist Senen Reyes, better known as Sen Dog from Cypress Hill, lead guitarist Roy Lozano, bassist Christian Olde Wolbers, and drummer Fernando Schaefer. Graziadei is the band's rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist.[22] The band's self-titled debut LP was released on June 23, 2017. A follow-up EP titled Bring That Shit Back followed in June 2018.

BillyBio

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In June 2018, it was announced that Graziadei was working on a studio album for his first solo project, BillyBio. The album, titled Feed the Fire, was released on November 30, 2018. BillyBio was asked to be the opening act for Life of Agony's Rise of the Underground tour in Europe October 2018.[23] BillyBio joined Madball on tour for a few shows in early 2019. Graziadei and his solo project will head off to Europe at the end of May 2019 to play club dates and festivals, such as Antwerp Metal Fest in Belgium and Full Force Festival in Germany.

Viral

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In October 2019, the industrial crossover project Viral released their first single Disorder. The band, formed around Graziadei and singer Frankie Cassara, embarked on a European tour as a support act for the German Industrial Metal band Die Krupps.[24]

Discography

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See also: Biohazard (band), Blood for Blood, Roadrunner United, and Suicide City
  • Feed the Fire (2018)[25]
  • Leaders And Liars (2022)

Martial arts

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Graziadei has been training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for several years, holding a black belt in the art. He trains under UFC co-founder Rorion Gracie and his sons Ryron and Rener at their school in Torrance, California.[26]

References

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  1. ^ NanoRoux. "Biohazard: Biohazard discography, videos, mp3, biography, review, lyrics, photos, line up - Metalship encyclopedia". en.metalship.org. Archived from the original on March 8, 2012. Retrieved December 7, 2011.
  2. ^ "Billy Graziadei Biography & Awards Billboard.com" Billboard.com. Retrieved December 7, 2011
  3. ^ "Yahoo!". music.aol.ca.
  4. ^ "Suicide City Biography & Awards Billboard.com" Billboard.com. Retrieved December 7, 2011
  5. ^ "BLABBERMOUTH.NET - SUICIDE CITY Video Interview Posted Online" BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved December 7, 2011
  6. ^ "Roadrunner Records Latest News". Roadrunner Records Official Website.
  7. ^ "BIOHAZARD Guitarist To Tour With Reunited BLOOD FOR BLOOD" Blabbermouth.net June 20, 2010. Retrieved December 9, 2011 Archived July 1, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ ""WELCOME TO FIREWATER STUDIOS" Firewater Studios". Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
  9. ^ ""Timothy Waite Named Head of Production at Hermosa Beach Venue Saint Rocke" Musicians Institute, December 6, 2011. Retrieved December 12, 2011" Firewater Studios. Retrieved December 12, 2011". Archived from the original on August 5, 2012.
  10. ^ "Billy Graziadei - Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic.
  11. ^ "Sunday Old School: Biohazard".
  12. ^ "Biohazard Black and White and Red All Over 歌詞". www.sing365.com.
  13. ^ "Biohazard - Biography, Albums, Streaming Links - AllMusic". AllMusic.
  14. ^ "Urban Discipline - Biohazard - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic.
  15. ^ "Archaic Magazine". www.archaic-magazine.com.[permanent dead link‍]
  16. ^ "PITCHFORK NY". pitchforkny.com.
  17. ^ ""FIREWATER STUDIOS" Firewater Studios". Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
  18. ^ "Archive News Oct 02, 2001". blabbermouth.net. May 2, 2017. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  19. ^ "SUICIDE CITY: Video Interview Posted Online" Blabbermouth.net, November 23, 2009. Retrieved December 20, 2011
  20. ^ "New Roadrunner United DVD Clips Posted Online".
  21. ^ "BIOHAZARD Guitarist To Tour With Reunited BLOOD FOR BLOOD" Blabbermouth.net, June 20, 2010. Retrieved December 20, 2011 Archived July 1, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  22. ^ "POWERFLO Feat. BIOHAZARD, CYPRESS HILL, Ex-FEAR FACTORY Members: 'Resistance' Lyric Video". blabbermouth.net. May 2, 2017. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
  23. ^ "BIOHAZARD's BILLY GRAZIADEI Is 'Psyched' To Release Solo Music As BILLYBIO". blabbermouth.net. June 12, 2018. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  24. ^ "New band Viral premiere industrial hardcore song "Disorder": Stream". Consequence of Sound. October 24, 2019. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  25. ^ "BIOHAZARD's BILLY GRAZIADEI To Release BILLYBIO Debut, 'Feed The Fire', In November". October 9, 2018.
  26. ^ "Certified Belt Holders - List by Training Center". gracieacademy.com.
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