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OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresHeavy metal,[1]glam metal[2]
Years active1987–1993, 1995, 1998–present
LabelsWarner Bros., Wounded Bird, Swordholio, Perris, Crash Music, Cleopatra, Deadline, Chavis
Associated actsRatt, King Kobra, Beautiful Creatures, Vince Neil Band
Websitehttp://www.bulletboysofficial.com
MembersMarq Torien
Nick Rozz
Chad MacDonald
Anthony 'Tiny' Biuso
Past membersSee List of former members
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BulletBoys is an Americanheavy metal group. The band was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1986.[1] The group's original lineup was composed of former Ratt and Kagny and the Dirty Rats[3] guitarist/King Kobra lead vocalist Marq Torien (vocals), former King Kobra guitarist Mick Sweda, Lonnie Vencent (bass) and Jimmy D'Anda (drums, percussion). The group released two successful albums and had a number of singles featured on MTV between 1988 and 1991.[1] From the 1990s onward, the group went through numerous lineup changes, with the exception of Torien who remained the only consistent member, which featured musicians such as Steven Adler[4] (ex Guns N' Roses, later of Adler's Appetite), Jason Hook (Five Finger Death Punch) and DJ Ashba[4] (ex Beautiful Creatures, Sixx:A.M. and Guns N' Roses). The original band reunited for one show in December 2011.[5]

To date, the band has released nine studio albums: BulletBoys (1988); Freakshow (1991); Za-Za (1993); Acid Monkey (1995); Sophie (2003); 10c Billionaire (2009), Rocked and Ripped (2011), Elefanté (2015), and From Out of the Skies (2018), as well as the live album Behind the Orange Curtain (2007).

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History[edit]

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Platinum-selling artists BulletBoys were formed in 1986 in Los Angeles, California by former King Kobra members Marq Torien (also formerly of Ratt) on vocals, Mick Sweda on guitar, Lonnie Vincent on bass and Jimmy D'Anda on drums.[6] The group were strongly influenced by AC/DC and Van Halen[1][4] with Torien drawing comparisons to Van Halen singer David Lee Roth.[1][4] After signing a deal with Warner Bros., the group released their debut album BulletBoys in 1988 with the album peaking at number 34 on the Billboard 200.[7] The group released two singles, a cover of the classic O'Jays tune, 'For the Love of Money' (which peaked at number 30 on the Mainstream Rock Chart[8] and number 78 on the Billboard Hot 100[8]), and 'Smooth up in Ya' (which peaked at number 23 on the Mainstream Rock Chart[8] and number 71 on the Billboard Hot 100[8]), with both receiving airplay on MTV.[1] They released their second album, Freakshow, in 1991; however, the album only peaked at number 69 on the Billboard 200.[7] The single 'Hang on St. Christopher,' a cover of the Tom Waits song, peaked at number 22 on the Mainstream Rock Chart.[8] The group released their final album with Warner Bros., titled Za-Za, a name suggested by guitarist Anthony Gallo taken from The Godfather Part III character Joey Zasa,[9] in 1993, but it failed to chart, as well as the album's singles. Both Sweda and D'Anda left the group the same year.[10] The group continued and released Acid Monkey in 1995 through Swordholio/Perris Records however they disbanded soon after.

In 1998, the group reformed, with Torien and Vencent adding former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler and future Guns N' Roses guitarist DJ Ashba[4] briefly, with a tour of the US planned with Faster Pussycat, Bang Tango and Enuff Z'nuff.[4] In 1999, Ashba left the group to form Beautiful Creatures with Bang Tango singer Joe Lesté while Adler left also sometime after, going on to form Adler's Appetite in 2003.[11] A compilation album, titled Burning Cats and Amputees, was released in 2000, through Deadline Records.[12]

In 2002, Vencent was rumoured to be involved in a tour of Europe with former Anthrax members Joey Belladonna, Dan Spitz and former W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland[13] while former drummer Jimmy D'Anda formed the group Zen Lunatic with John Corabi (formerly of The Scream and Mötley Crüe) and [tevo Bruno (formerly of Revel 8).[14] D'Anda went on to tour with George Lynch as part of Lynch Mob and opening up for Dio around the states during 2001.[citation needed] In 2009 D'Anda played drums for former Warrant singer Jani Lane doing shows in California, New Mexico and Nevada.[citation needed] In September 2010, Jimmy performed at the Groove Remains the Same, a tribute to John Bonham.[15]

The BulletBoys cover of The O'Jay's R&B song from 1973 entitled 'For the Love of Money' appears briefly in the 2003 TV movie 'Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Three's Company'.[16]

Remaining members Torien and Vincent, released the group's fifth album (their first in 7 years), titled Sophie, in 2003 which featured a guest appearance by former Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach.[17] A tour was to follow, with L.A. Guns, however this was soon cancelled after an incident with the group's bus driver.[18] Guitarist Keri Kelli, who was filling for Tracii Guns in L.A. Guns, performed with BulletBoys before leaving at the insistence of L.A. Guns drummer Steve Riley.[18]Jason Hook was briefly a member of BulletBoys during this time.[19] In 2004, Torien toured with Stephen Pearcy (formerly of Ratt), Joey Belladonna (formerly of Anthrax), Ron Keel (Keel, IronHorse) and Jason McMaster (Dangerous Toys, Watchtower) as part of the 'Bastards of Metal' tour.[20]

In January 2006, the group were announced as support, along with Bang Tango, to Stephen Pearcy on his tour,[21] however they soon pulled out[22] while they performed at the Raven's Heart benefit concert, which featured members of Guns N' Roses, Queens of the Stone Age and Dio among others performing also.[23] Torien also announced that BulletBoys were to reunite and record a new album stating:

“'In 2006 there will be a BulletBoys reunion and I wanted to let you know that on your show. The powers that be are working on it right now, so you will be seeing the BulletBoys out there. But, I wanted to let everyone out there know that we will be coming back out and that we are coming back out for our fans as well as for rock 'n' roll. But I don't really feel that I should be out there touring if I don't have anything new to offer to the musical community like a new fresh record. So that will be happening. A new BulletBoys record will be coming out this year. It's time to go at it and it's time to get it back together again...'[24]”

Drummer Jimmy D'Anda stated that none of the original members were involved in the reunion album soon after,[25] while Torien stated that only D'Anda was 'resistant to the idea' with the other former members (Sweda and Vincent) willing to return.[26] However, a reunion failed to materialise. BulletBoys went on to tour with the Tracii Guns led L.A. Guns[27] and announced plans for a live album as well as an album of new material in 2007.[28] The group released the live album, titled Behind the Orange Curtain, on April 3, 2007 through Crash Music[29] while they were one of the confirmed acts for Rocklahoma in July of the same year.[30] Also in 2006, the song 'Hard As A Rock' appeared briefly in the movie Beerfest.[31]

In 2009, they released their sixth album, titled 10c Billionaire, on Chavis Records. The material was originally written in 2006[26] with plans, by Torien, for a new project using the same name.[26][32] However, they eventually released it under the BulletBoys moniker. In October, original bassist Lonnie Vincent returned to the group while guitarist Tony Marcus (XYZ, Arcade, Vicious Delite) was also added to the lineup[33] with a tour of the US announced soon after.[34]

In January 2010, the group were confirmed to play the Stockholm Rock Out Festival on April 30 of the same year.[35] In March, the song 'Smooth Up In Ya' appeared briefly in the movie Hot Tub Time Machine.[31] In April, the group were confirmed to play another Festival, Rock N America, that took place July 23–25.[36]

On August 28, 2011, former drummer Johnny Giosa died in a car accident in Los Angeles at the age of 42.[37]

Band members[edit]

Current lineup
  • Marq Torien - vocals, guitar, bass, congas (1987–present)
  • Nick Rozz - guitar (2010–2011, 2012–present)
  • Chad MacDonald - bass, backing vocals (2011;2014–present)
  • Anthony 'Tiny' Biuso - drums (2018–present)

Former members[edit]

  • Lonnie Vencent - bass, backing vocals (1987–2000; 2006; 2009–2014)
  • Mick Sweda - guitar, backing vocals (1987–1993, 1999–2000, 2011)
  • Jimmy D'Anda - drums, percussion, backing vocals (1987–1993, 1999–2000, 2011)
  • Tony Marcus - guitar (1993; 2009-2010)
  • Tommy Pittam - guitar (1993–1998)
  • Robby Karras - drums, percussion (1993–1998)
  • DJ Ashba - guitar (1998–1999)
  • Steven Adler - drums, percussion (1998–1999)
  • Jason Hook - guitar (2000–2002)
  • Melvin Brannon II - bass (2000–2002)
  • Vik Foxx - drums, percussion (2000)
  • Brent Fitz - drums, percussion (2000–2001)
  • Scott Taylor - bass (2002–2006)
  • Keri Kelli - guitar (2002–2004)
  • Denny Johnson - guitar (2004–2006)
  • Michael Thomas - guitar (2006;2007-2008)
  • Lenny Round - bass and supporting vocalist(2006; 2007)
  • Dave Weeks- bass 2008; 2009
  • Danny Seven - drums, percussion (2007–2008, 2008–2009)
  • Don 'Dish' Bish - drums, percussion (2007)
  • Danny Watts - guitar (2007–2008)
  • Scott Griffin - bass (2007)
  • Stephen Allan - bass (2007–2009)
  • Charlie Wayne Morrill - guitar (2006–2007)
  • Tory Stoffregen - guitar (2009)
  • Rob Lane - bass (2008-2009 UK & US Feb/March 2009)
  • Johnny Giosa - drums, percussion (2010; died 2011)
  • Troy Patrick Farrell - drums (2010–2011)
  • Chris Holmes - guitar (2011)
  • Stephen Jude Mills - drums (2012–2014)
  • Ryche Green - drums (2005–2010, 2012–13)
  • Shawn Duncan - drums (2014–2016)
  • Joaquin Revuelta - drums (2016–2018)
  • Phil Varone - drums (touring) (2018–2018)

Discography[edit]

YearAlbumUSCertificationLabel
1988BulletBoys34GoldWarner Bros.
1991Freakshow69-Warner Bros.
1993Za-Za--Warner Bros.
1995Acid Monkey--Swordholio/Perris
2000Burning Cats and Amputees--Deadline
2003Sophie--Bulletboys
2006Smooth Up in Ya: The Best of the Bulletboys--Deadline
2007Behind the Orange Curtain--Crash Music
200910¢ Billionaire--Chavis
2011Rocked and Ripped--Deadline/Cleopatra
2015Elefanté--Deadline
2018From Out of the Skies--Frontiers

Singles[edit]

Bulletboys Albums

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YearSingleChart positions
US Hot 100US Main Rock
1989'Smooth Up In Ya'7123
'For the Love of Money'7830
1990'Hang on St. Christopher'-22
'THC Groove'--
1991'Talk To Your Daughter'--
1993'Mine'--
'Laughing With The Dead'--
2009'Balls To The Wall'--
'Road To Nowhere'--
2014'Symphony'--
2018'D-Evil'--

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ abcdefHuey, Steve. 'Bulletboys Biography'. AllMusic. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  2. ^McPadden, Mike (September 23, 2015). 'The Hair Metal 100: Ranking the '80s Greatest Glam Bands, Part 3'. VH1. Viacom. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
  3. ^'Kagny & The Dirty Rats'. Discogs. Retrieved 2015-12-01.
  4. ^ abcdef'Steven Adler Goes From Guns To Bullets While Ex-Guns Remain Active'. MTV. Retrieved September 10, 2010.
  5. ^'Ex-Megadeth Guitarist Jeff Young Gears Up For Bulletboys New Year's Eve Reunion Show With Special Music Without Boundaries Episode'. Bravewords.com. December 28, 2011. Retrieved January 3, 2012.
  6. ^Credits section in the BulletBoys album (CD release) listing on Discog's.com, (accessed December 13, 2014).
  7. ^ ab'BulletBoys Album Charts'. AllMusic. Retrieved September 10, 2010.
  8. ^ abcde'BulletBoys Singles Charts'. AllMusic. Retrieved September 10, 2010.
  9. ^Za-Za (CD Booklet). BulletBoys. Warner Bros. Records. 1993.CS1 maint: others (link)
  10. ^'Za-Za Review'. AllMusic. Retrieved September 10, 2010.
  11. ^'Former GUNS N' ROSES Drummer Chooses Name For New Project'. Blabbermouth.net. March 1, 2003. Archived from the original on 2011-06-06.
  12. ^Listing of Burning Cats and Amputees on Discogs.com, (accessed December 13, 2014).
  13. ^'ANTHRAX Drummer Finds Black Metal Inspiration'. Blabbermouth.net. March 5, 2002. Archived from the original on November 2, 2003.
  14. ^'Ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer Teams Up With BULLETBOYS Drummer In ZEN LUNATIC'. Blabbermouth.net. July 11, 2002. Archived from the original on January 16, 2004.
  15. ^Images from the event (2010) listing D'Anda, (accessed December 13, 2014).
  16. ^'For The Love of Money'. Songfacts.com. Retrieved September 10, 2010.
  17. ^'BULLETBOYS: New Album To Include Guest Appearance By SEBASTIAN BACH'. Blabbermouth.net. October 12, 2003.[permanent dead link]
  18. ^ ab'BULLETBOYS Cancel Tour'. Blabbermouth.net. November 14, 2003. Archived from the original on December 7, 2005.
  19. ^'BULLETBOYS Singer: We Were Drawing A Lot More People Than Headliners L.A. GUNS'. Blabbermouth.net. January 26, 2004.[permanent dead link]
  20. ^'Former RATT, ANTHRAX Singers To Embark On 'Bastards Of Metal' Tour'. Blabbermouth.net. September 10, 2004. Archived from the original on September 17, 2004.
  21. ^'STEPHEN PEARCY, BULLETBOYS, BANG TANGO To Team Up For U.S. Tour'. Blabbermouth.net. January 14, 2006.[permanent dead link]
  22. ^'BULLETBOYS Drop Off STEPHEN PEARCY's METAL IN AMERICA Tour'. Blabbermouth.net. January 24, 2006.[permanent dead link]
  23. ^'GUNS N' ROSES, DOKKEN, TYPE O NEGATIVE, QUIET RIOT Members To Perform At Benefit Concert'. Blabbermouth.net. January 16, 2006.[permanent dead link]
  24. ^'BULLETBOYS Vocalist Announces Reunion Tour And New Album'. Blabbermouth.net. January 22, 2006.[permanent dead link]
  25. ^'Former BULLETBOYS Drummer Sets Record Straight About 'Reunion' Tour'. Blabbermouth.net. January 23, 2006.[permanent dead link]
  26. ^ abc'Former BULLETBOYS 'Semi-Reunion' In The Works'. Blabbermouth.net. July 26, 2006.[permanent dead link]
  27. ^'L.A. GUNS, BULLETBOYS: U.S. Tour Dates Announced'. Blabbermouth.net. September 27, 2006. Archived from the original on October 11, 2009.
  28. ^'BULLETBOYS Frontman: Live Album, 'Major' U.S. Tour, 'the Surrreal Life' Appearance In The Works'. Blabbermouth.net. December 19, 2006.[permanent dead link]
  29. ^'BULLETBOYS: 'Behind The Orange Curtain' Track Listing, Audio Sample Available'. Blabbermouth.net. January 8, 2007.[permanent dead link]
  30. ^'ROCKLAHOMA Lineup Announced: POISON, RATT, VINCE NEIL, WARRANT Confirmed'. Blabbermouth.net. March 27, 2007. Archived from the original on December 22, 2008.
  31. ^ ab'BulletBoys'. Internet Movie Database. Retrieved September 10, 2010.
  32. ^Suehs, Bob. 'ROCK N ROLL EXPERIENCE - Bullet Boys Interview 2009!'. Angelfire. Archived from the original on July 29, 2010. Retrieved September 10, 2010.
  33. ^'BULLETBOYS Rejoined By Bassist LONNIE VINCENT'. Blabbermouth.net. October 27, 2009.[permanent dead link]
  34. ^'BULLETBOYS: New Tour Dates Announced'. Blabbermouth.net. October 28, 2009. Archived from the original on November 1, 2009.
  35. ^'VINCE NEIL Confirmed For Sweden's STOCKHOLM ROCK OUT Festival'. Blabbermouth.net. January 31, 2010.[permanent dead link]
  36. ^'SCORPIONS, TWISTED SISTER, RATT To Headline Oklahoma's ROCK N AMERICA Festival'. Blabbermouth.net. April 1, 2010. Archived from the original on April 30, 2010.
  37. ^'BulletBoys Drummer Johnny Giosa Dies in Car Accident'. Noisecreep. Retrieved 2016-04-23.

External links[edit]

  • http://www.bulletboysrecords.com[permanent dead link]
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BulletBoys
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 20, 1988
RecordedOne On One Studios, North Hollywood, California, 1988
GenreGlam metal
Length34:03
LabelWarner Bros. Records
ProducerTed Templeman
BulletBoys chronology
BulletBoys
(1988)		Freakshow
(1991)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Kerrang![2]

BulletBoys is the self-titled first album from the American glam metal band BulletBoys, released in 1988. The cover art is a copy of '.30 Bullet Piercing an Apple' by Harold Eugene Edgerton. The album features the hit 'Smooth Up in Ya' as well as a cover of The O'Jay's song 'For the Love of Money'. The album reached No. 34 in the Billboard 200 chart[3] and was certified gold in 1989 selling over 500,000 copies.[4]

UK-based Rock Candy Records reissued this album on CD in 2014.

Track listing[edit]

  1. 'Hard as a Rock' – 3:03
  2. 'Smooth Up in Ya' – 4:23
  3. 'Owed to Joe' – 2:45
  4. 'Shoot the Preacher Down' – 3:37
  5. 'For the Love of Money' (The O'Jays cover) – 3:44
  6. 'Kissin' Kitty' – 3:06
  7. 'Hell on My Heels' – 3:22
  8. 'Crank Me Up' – 3:37
  9. 'Badlands' – 3:07
  10. 'F#9' – 3:19

Singles[edit]

  • 'Smooth Up in Ya' (US Hot 100 #71, US Mainstream Rock #23[5])
  • 'For the Love of Money' (US Hot 100 #78, US Mainstream Rock #38[5])

Personnel[edit]

Band members
  • Marq Torien - lead vocals
  • Mick Sweda - guitar, backing vocals
  • Lonnie Vincent - bass, backing vocals
  • Jimmy D'Anda - drums
Production
  • Ted Templeman - producer
  • Jeff Hendrickson - engineer, associate producer
  • Toby Wright - engineer
  • George Marino - mastering

References[edit]

  1. ^Theakston, Rob. 'Bulletboys Bulletboys review'. Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2011-10-01.
  2. ^Joy, Alison (17 September 1988). 'Going for the Gun'. Kerrang!. 205. London, UK: Spotlight Publications ltd. p. 18.
  3. ^'Bulletboys Billboard Albums'. Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2011-10-01.
  4. ^'RIAA Database Search for Bulletboys'. Recording Industry Association of America. Archived from the original on 2007-06-26. Retrieved 2011-10-01.
  5. ^ ab'Bulletboys Billboard Singles'. Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2011-10-01.
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