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{{short description|American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California}}
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{{for|the mayor of New York City|Vincent R. Impellitteri}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
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|name = Impellitteri
|name = Impellitteri
|image = IMPELLITTERI live.jpg
|image = IMPELLITTERI live.jpg
|caption = Impellitteri live
|caption = Impellitteri performing in 2016
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|origin = [[Los Angeles, California]], U.S.
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|origin = [[Los Angeles]], California, U.S.
|genre = {{hlist|[[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]]|[[speed metal]]|[[neoclassical metal]]}}
|genre = {{hlist|[[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]]|[[speed metal]]|[[neoclassical metal]]}}
|years_active = 1987–1990, 1992–present
|years_active = 1987–1990, 1992–present
|label = [[Relativity Records|Relativity|Sony]], [[Victor Entertainment|JVC]], [[Frontiers]]
|label = [[Relativity Records|Relativity|Sony]], [[Victor Entertainment|JVC]], Frontiers
|associated_acts = Black Sabbath, Rainbow, Slayer, Ozzy Osbourne
|associated_acts =
|website = [http://www.impellitteri.net]
|website = {{URL|impellitteri.net}}
|current_members = [[Chris Impellitteri]]<br>[[Rob Rock]] <br />James Amelio Pulli<br />Patrick Johansson
|current_members = [[Chris Impellitteri]]<br />[[Rob Rock]]<br />James Amelio Pulli<br />Patrick Johansson
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'''IMPELLITTERI''' is an American [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band from Los Angeles, California formed and led by guitarist [[Chris Impellitteri]], vocalist Rob Rock, and bassist James Amelio Pulli. IMPELLITTERI has sold millions of albums worldwide and Chris Impellitteri is heralded as one of the greatest rock guitarists in the world <ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-10-18|title=Impellitteri – The Nature Of The Beast (Album Review)|url=https://www.sonicperspectives.com/album-reviews/impellitteri-the-nature-of-the-beast/|access-date=2021-03-14|website=Sonic Perspectives|language=en-US}}</ref>


'''Impellitteri''' is an American [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band from Los Angeles formed and led by guitarist [[Chris Impellitteri]], singer [[Rob Rock]], and bassist James Amelio Pulli. The band has sold millions of albums worldwide.{{citation needed|date=January 2024}}
==Band history==

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[[Chris Impellitteri]] formed Impellitteri together with vocalist [[Rob Rock]] in Los Angeles, California.{{when|date=January 2011}} They first released an [[Extended play|EP]] simply titled ''Impellitteri'' in 1987. The EP features heavy metal with classically influenced shredding [[guitar solos]], screaming vocals, [[speed metal]] drumming and aggressive bass. It features songs like "Lost in the Rain" and "Burning" of which quickly gained the attention of heavy metal fans and musicians around the world. During the release of the EP, many major Media outlets began to cover Impellitteri in their magazines including [[Kerrang!]], [[Guitar World]], [[Circus (magazine)|Circus]], and [[Burrn!]].
== History ==
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[[Chris Impellitteri]] formed Impellitteri together with vocalist Rob Rock in Los Angeles, California.{{when|date=January 2011}} They first released an [[Extended play|EP]] simply titled ''Impellitteri'' in 1987. The EP features heavy metal with classically influenced shredding [[guitar solos]], screaming vocals, [[speed metal]] drumming and aggressive bass. It features songs like "Lost in the Rain" and "Burning" of which quickly gained the attention of heavy metal fans and musicians around the world. During the release of the EP, many major Media outlets began to cover Impellitteri in their magazines including ''[[Kerrang!]]'', ''[[Guitar World]]'', ''[[Circus (magazine)|Circus]]'', and ''[[Burrn!]]''.


After the release of the EP, Impellitteri regrouped, this time with British vocalist [[Graham Bonnet]] as lead singer, and released an album titled ''[[Stand in Line]]'' in 1988. [[MTV]] played Impellitteri's music video for "Stand in Line" in its rotation, and Chris Impellitteri was a guest host on MTV's ''[[Headbangers Ball]]''. Fans voted Impellitteri a "Smash" on MTV's ''Smash or Trash'' show. The album charted in [[Billboard 200|Billboards]] Top 100 and remained there for over five months. To date, the song "Stand in Line" has become a fan favorite globally.
After the release of the EP, Impellitteri regrouped, this time with British vocalist [[Graham Bonnet]] as lead singer, and released an album titled ''[[Stand in Line]]'' in 1988. [[MTV]] played Impellitteri's music video for "Stand in Line" in its rotation, and Chris Impellitteri was a guest host on MTV's ''[[Headbangers Ball]]''. Fans voted Impellitteri a "Smash" on MTV's ''Smash or Trash'' show. The album charted in [[Billboard 200|Billboards]] Top 100 and remained there for over five months. To date, the song "Stand in Line" has become a fan favorite globally.


After touring in support of the ''Impellitteri'' EP and "Stand in Line", the band returned to the studio and reunited with original vocalist Rob Rock. They quickly recorded and released another EP titled ''Victim of the System'' (1993), which was produced by Mike Tacci who was the assistant engineer on [[Metallica]]'s [[Metallica (album)|Black album]] (1991). ''Victim of the System'' was highly influenced by the band [[Queen (band)|Queen]]. Following ''Victim of the System'', they released ''[[Answer to the Master]]'' in late 1994. To date, this album features many fan-favorite songs like "Warrior", "Fly Away", and the album title track "Answer to the Master".
After touring in support of the ''Impellitteri'' EP and "Stand in Line", the band returned to the studio and reunited with original vocalist Rob Rock. They quickly recorded and released another EP titled ''Victim of the System'' (1993), which was produced by Mike Tacci who was the assistant engineer on [[Metallica]]'s [[Metallica (album)|Black Album]] (1991). ''Victim of the System'' was highly influenced by the band [[Queen (band)|Queen]]. Following ''Victim of the System'', they released ''[[Answer to the Master]]'' in late 1994. To date, this album features many fan-favorite songs like "Warrior", "Fly Away", and the album title track "Answer to the Master".

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In 1996, Impellitteri released ''Screaming Symphony'', with Chris Impellitteri winning the ''[[Burrn!]]'' magazine Readers Poll Award for "Best Rock Guitarist". The record was mixed by [[Michael Wagener]] who had produced Metallica and [[Ozzy Osbourne]] before. The ''Screaming Symphony'' features songs such as "Rat Race" and "17th Century Chicken Pickin", which are played frequently during live concerts.


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In 1996, Impellitteri released ''Screaming Symphony'', with Chris Impellitteri winning the [[Burrn!]] magazine Readers Poll Award for "Best Rock Guitarist". The record was mixed by [[Michael Wagener]] who had produced Metallica and [[Ozzy Osbourne]] before. The ''Screaming Symphony'' features songs such as "Rat Race" and "17th Century Chicken Pickin", which are played frequently during live concerts.
In 2000, Impellitteri released the album ''Crunch''. Crunch was the first record where the band started to occasionally use [[drop tunings]] in combination with their brand of shred metal. The album featured songs like "Beware of the Devil", "Slay the Dragon", and "Speed Demon". In addition, the band recorded a ballad titled "Forever Yours".
In 2000, Impellitteri released the album ''Crunch''. Crunch was the first record where the band started to occasionally use [[drop tunings]] in combination with their brand of shred metal. The album featured songs like "Beware of the Devil", "Slay the Dragon", and "Speed Demon". In addition, the band recorded a ballad titled "Forever Yours".


Shortly after ''Crunch'', Rob Rock decided to pursue a solo career. Impellitteri again recruited [[Graham Bonnet]] and began working on their next album titled ''System X'', released in 2002. The album was mixed by [[Andrew Murdock]]. That year they also released a compilation of hits called ''The Very Best of Impellitteri: Faster Than the Speed of Light'' (2002).
Shortly after ''Crunch'', Rob Rock decided to pursue a solo career. Impellitteri again recruited [[Graham Bonnet]] and began working on their next album titled ''System X'', released in 2002. The album was mixed by [[Andrew Murdock]]. That year they also released a compilation of hits called ''The Very Best of Impellitteri: Faster Than the Speed of Light'' (2002).


In May 2008, it was announced that Rob Rock was, once again, back with Impellitteri. They collaborated on a new album called ''[[Wicked Maiden]]'' (2009) with a working title of ''Good and Evil''. ''Wicked Maiden'' was released in Japan and Europe on February 24, 2009, with the intent of releasing the new album in the United States in 2011, followed by the Impellitteri Shredfest tour.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.impellitterifanclub.info | title=Impellitteri's official fansite | website=Impellitterifanclub.info | access-date=2008-12-09 | date=2008-12-09 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111221003648/http://www.impellitterifanclub.info/ | archive-date=2011-12-21 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
In May 2008, it was announced that Rob Rock was, once again, back with Impellitteri. They collaborated on a new album called ''[[Wicked Maiden]]'' (2009) with a working title of ''Good and Evil''. ''Wicked Maiden'' was released in Japan and Europe on February 24, 2009, with the intent of releasing the new album in the United States in 2011, followed by the Impellitteri Shredfest tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.impellitterifanclub.info| title=Impellitteri's official fansite |website=Impellitterifanclub.info|access-date=December 9, 2008|date=December 9, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111221003648/http://www.impellitterifanclub.info/|archive-date=December 21, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>
[[File:Impellitteri.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Impellitteri performing in 2016]]

In 2015, Impellitteri recorded, released, and toured behind their next album ''[[Venom (Impellitteri album)|Venom]]''. They performed on the headlining stage at Rock Fest Barcelona alongside bands such as [[Iron Maiden]]. They also headlined shows such as the Busan Rock Festival in South Korea.
In 2015, Impellitteri recorded, released, and toured behind their next album ''[[Venom (Impellitteri album)|Venom]]''. They performed on the headlining stage at Rock Fest Barcelona alongside bands such as [[Iron Maiden]]. They also headlined shows such as the Busan Rock Festival in South Korea.


In 2018/2019, Impellitteri released their newest album ''The Nature of the Beast''. The album features songs like "Run for Your Life", "Masquerade", and "Wonderworld", as well as two cover songs ([[Black Sabbath]]'s "Symptom of the Universe" and [[Andrew Lloyd Webber]]'s "[[The Phantom of the Opera (song)|The Phantom of the Opera]]").
In 2018/2019, Impellitteri released their newest album ''The Nature of the Beast''. The album features songs like "Run for Your Life", "Masquerade", and "Wonderworld", as well as two cover songs ([[Black Sabbath]]'s "Symptom of the Universe" and [[Andrew Lloyd Webber]]'s "[[The Phantom of the Opera (song)|The Phantom of the Opera]]").


==Beliefs==
== Beliefs ==
As far as [[Christian metal]] ties, Impellitteri (the band) does not consider themselves to be a [[Christianity|Christian]] band. Rob Rock said the following in an interview:
As far as [[Christian metal]] ties, Impellitteri (the band) does not consider themselves to be a [[Christianity|Christian]] band. Rob Rock said the following in an interview:


{{cquote|"Chris and I and Ken Mary are all Christians, but James and Ed and Glen, our touring drummer, don't necessarily proclaim themselves as Christians, so it's not a Christian band."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rapture.net/impellitteri/takit.htm |title=ROB ROCK-1999 interview w/ "Take It" web-zine |author=Frank Stöver |access-date=2008-05-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071113100452/http://www.rapture.net/impellitteri/takit.htm |archive-date=November 13, 2007 }}</ref>|||Rob Rock}}
{{cquote|"Chris and I and Ken Mary are all Christians, but James and Ed and Glen, our touring drummer, don't necessarily proclaim themselves as Christians, so it's not a Christian band."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rapture.net/impellitteri/takit.htm|title=ROB ROCK-1999 interview w/ "Take It" web-zine|last=Stöver|first=Frank|access-date=May 13, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071113100452/http://www.rapture.net/impellitteri/takit.htm|archive-date=November 13, 2007}}</ref>|||Rob Rock}}


==Band members==
== Band members ==
'''Current'''
'''Current'''
* [[Chris Impellitteri]] – guitars <small>(1987–90, 1992–present),</small> bass (1987)
*[[Chris Impellitteri]] – guitars (1987–90, 1992–present), bass (1987)
* James Amelio Pulli – bass <small>(1992–present)</small>
*James Amelio Pulli – bass (1992–present)
* [[Rob Rock]] – lead vocals <small>(1987-1988, 1992-2000, 2008–present)</small>
*[[Rob Rock]] – lead vocals (1987–1988, 1992–2000, 2008–present)
* Patrick Johansson - drums <small>(2018-present, touring 2016)</small>
*Patrick Johansson – drums (2018–present, touring 2016)


'''Former'''
'''Former'''
{{Div col}}
{{Div col}}
* [[Graham Bonnet]] – lead vocals <small>(1988–1990, 2000–2002)</small>
*[[Graham Bonnet]] – lead vocals (1988–1990, 2000–2002)
* Mark Weitz – lead vocals <small>(1990)</small>
*Mark Weitz – lead vocals (1990)
* Curtis Skelton – lead vocals <small>(2003–2008)</small>
*Curtis Skelton – lead vocals (2003–2008)
* Ted Days – bass <small>(1987–1988)</small>
*Ted Days – bass (1987–1988)
* [[Chuck Wright]] – bass <small>(1988, 1992)</small>
*[[Chuck Wright]] – bass (1988, 1992)
* [[Dave Spitz]] – bass <small>(1988–1990)</small>
*[[Dave Spitz]] – bass (1988–1990)
* Loni Silva – drums <small>(1987–1988)</small>
*Loni Silva – drums (1987–1988)
* [[Pat Torpey]] – drums <small>(1988; died 2018)</small>
*[[Pat Torpey]] – drums (1988; died 2018)
* [[Stet Howland]] – drums <small>(1988–1990)</small>
*[[Stet Howland]] – drums (1988–1990)
* [[Ken Mary]] – drums <small>(1992, 1994–1999)</small>
*[[Ken Mary]] – drums (1992, 1994–1999)
* Mark Bistany – drums <small>(1992–1994)</small>
*Mark Bistany – drums (1992–1994)
* Phil Wolfe – keyboards <small>(1988–1990)</small>
*Phil Wolfe – keyboards (1988–1990)
* [[Claude Schnell]] – keyboards <small>(1993)</small>
*[[Claude Schnell]] – keyboards (1990, 1993)
* Ed Roth – keyboards <small>(1995–2007)</small>
*Ed Roth – keyboards (1995–2007)
* [[Glen Sobel]] – drums <small>(1999-2009)</small>
*[[Glen Sobel]] – drums (1999–2009)
* Brandon Wild - drums <small>(2009-2012)</small>
*Brandon Wild – drums (2009–2012)
* Jon Dette – drums <small>(2012–2018)</small>
*[[Jon Dette]] – drums (2012–2018)
{{Div col end}}
{{Div col end}}


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==See also==
* [[Chris Impellitteri]]
* [[Rob Rock]]


==References==
== References ==
* {{cite book |last=Hale |first=Mark |title=Headbangers |year=1993 |publisher=Popular Culture, Ink. |location=[[Ann Arbor, Michigan|Ann Arbor]], [[Michigan]] |edition=First edition, second printing |isbn=1-56075-029-4 |chapter=1409 |page=160}}
*{{cite book|last=Hale|first=Mark|title=Headbangers|year=1993|publisher=Popular Culture, Ink.|location=[[Ann Arbor, Michigan|Ann Arbor]], [[Michigan]]|edition=First edition, second printing|isbn=1-56075-029-4|chapter=1409 |page=160}}
* {{cite book |last=Powell |first=Mark Allan |title=Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music |year=2002 |publisher=Hendrickson Publishers |location=[[Peabody, Massachusetts|Peabody]], [[Massachusetts]] |isbn=1-56563-679-1 |edition=First printing |chapter=Impellitteri |page=[https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofco00mark/page/431 431] |url-access=registration |url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofco00mark/page/431 }}
*{{cite book|last=Powell|first=Mark Allan|title=Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music|year=2002|publisher=Hendrickson Publishers|location=[[Peabody, Massachusetts|Peabody]], [[Massachusetts]]|isbn=1-56563-679-1 |edition=First printing|chapter=Impellitteri|page=431|chapter-url-access=registration|chapter-url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofco00mark/page/431}}


==Footnotes==
== Footnotes ==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
* [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=impellitteri-p13267|pure_url=yes}} Impellitteri biography by Steve Huey, discography, album reviews, credits & releases] at [[AllMusic.com]]
* [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=impellitteri-p13267|pure_url=yes}} Impellitteri biography by Steve Huey, discography, album reviews, credits & releases] at [[AllMusic.com]]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/1822209-Impellitteri Impellitteri discography, album releases & credits] at [[Discogs|Discogs.com]]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/1822209-Impellitteri Impellitteri discography, album releases & credits] at [[Discogs.com]]
* [https://play.spotify.com/artist/5z1vzTURV3bwwXqxkjy47W Impellitteri albums to be listened] as stream at [[Spotify|Play.Spotify.com]]
* [https://play.spotify.com/artist/5z1vzTURV3bwwXqxkjy47W Impellitteri albums to be listened] as stream at [[Spotify|Play.Spotify.com]]


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Latest revision as of 03:07, 14 September 2024

For the mayor of New York City, see Vincent R. Impellitteri.

Impellitteri
Impellitteri performing in 2016
Impellitteri performing in 2016
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active1987–1990, 1992–present
LabelsRelativity|Sony, JVC, Frontiers
MembersChris Impellitteri
Rob Rock
James Amelio Pulli
Patrick Johansson
Websiteimpellitteri.net

Impellitteri is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles formed and led by guitarist Chris Impellitteri, singer Rob Rock, and bassist James Amelio Pulli. The band has sold millions of albums worldwide.[citation needed]

History

[edit]

Chris Impellitteri formed Impellitteri together with vocalist Rob Rock in Los Angeles, California.[when?] They first released an EP simply titled Impellitteri in 1987. The EP features heavy metal with classically influenced shredding guitar solos, screaming vocals, speed metal drumming and aggressive bass. It features songs like "Lost in the Rain" and "Burning" of which quickly gained the attention of heavy metal fans and musicians around the world. During the release of the EP, many major Media outlets began to cover Impellitteri in their magazines including Kerrang!, Guitar World, Circus, and Burrn!.

After the release of the EP, Impellitteri regrouped, this time with British vocalist Graham Bonnet as lead singer, and released an album titled Stand in Line in 1988. MTV played Impellitteri's music video for "Stand in Line" in its rotation, and Chris Impellitteri was a guest host on MTV's Headbangers Ball. Fans voted Impellitteri a "Smash" on MTV's Smash or Trash show. The album charted in Billboards Top 100 and remained there for over five months. To date, the song "Stand in Line" has become a fan favorite globally.

After touring in support of the Impellitteri EP and "Stand in Line", the band returned to the studio and reunited with original vocalist Rob Rock. They quickly recorded and released another EP titled Victim of the System (1993), which was produced by Mike Tacci who was the assistant engineer on Metallica's Black Album (1991). Victim of the System was highly influenced by the band Queen. Following Victim of the System, they released Answer to the Master in late 1994. To date, this album features many fan-favorite songs like "Warrior", "Fly Away", and the album title track "Answer to the Master".

In 1996, Impellitteri released Screaming Symphony, with Chris Impellitteri winning the Burrn! magazine Readers Poll Award for "Best Rock Guitarist". The record was mixed by Michael Wagener who had produced Metallica and Ozzy Osbourne before. The Screaming Symphony features songs such as "Rat Race" and "17th Century Chicken Pickin", which are played frequently during live concerts.

In 2000, Impellitteri released the album Crunch. Crunch was the first record where the band started to occasionally use drop tunings in combination with their brand of shred metal. The album featured songs like "Beware of the Devil", "Slay the Dragon", and "Speed Demon". In addition, the band recorded a ballad titled "Forever Yours".

Shortly after Crunch, Rob Rock decided to pursue a solo career. Impellitteri again recruited Graham Bonnet and began working on their next album titled System X, released in 2002. The album was mixed by Andrew Murdock. That year they also released a compilation of hits called The Very Best of Impellitteri: Faster Than the Speed of Light (2002).

In May 2008, it was announced that Rob Rock was, once again, back with Impellitteri. They collaborated on a new album called Wicked Maiden (2009) with a working title of Good and Evil. Wicked Maiden was released in Japan and Europe on February 24, 2009, with the intent of releasing the new album in the United States in 2011, followed by the Impellitteri Shredfest tour.[1]

Impellitteri performing in 2016

In 2015, Impellitteri recorded, released, and toured behind their next album Venom. They performed on the headlining stage at Rock Fest Barcelona alongside bands such as Iron Maiden. They also headlined shows such as the Busan Rock Festival in South Korea.

In 2018/2019, Impellitteri released their newest album The Nature of the Beast. The album features songs like "Run for Your Life", "Masquerade", and "Wonderworld", as well as two cover songs (Black Sabbath's "Symptom of the Universe" and Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera").

Beliefs

[edit]

As far as Christian metal ties, Impellitteri (the band) does not consider themselves to be a Christian band. Rob Rock said the following in an interview:

"Chris and I and Ken Mary are all Christians, but James and Ed and Glen, our touring drummer, don't necessarily proclaim themselves as Christians, so it's not a Christian band."[2]

— Rob Rock

Band members

[edit]

Current

  • Chris Impellitteri – guitars (1987–90, 1992–present), bass (1987)
  • James Amelio Pulli – bass (1992–present)
  • Rob Rock – lead vocals (1987–1988, 1992–2000, 2008–present)
  • Patrick Johansson – drums (2018–present, touring 2016)

Former

  • Graham Bonnet – lead vocals (1988–1990, 2000–2002)
  • Mark Weitz – lead vocals (1990)
  • Curtis Skelton – lead vocals (2003–2008)
  • Ted Days – bass (1987–1988)
  • Chuck Wright – bass (1988, 1992)
  • Dave Spitz – bass (1988–1990)
  • Loni Silva – drums (1987–1988)
  • Pat Torpey – drums (1988; died 2018)
  • Stet Howland – drums (1988–1990)
  • Ken Mary – drums (1992, 1994–1999)
  • Mark Bistany – drums (1992–1994)
  • Phil Wolfe – keyboards (1988–1990)
  • Claude Schnell – keyboards (1990, 1993)
  • Ed Roth – keyboards (1995–2007)
  • Glen Sobel – drums (1999–2009)
  • Brandon Wild – drums (2009–2012)
  • Jon Dette – drums (2012–2018)

Timeline

Discography

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Year Title Type
1987 Impellitteri EP
1988 Stand in Line Studio
1992 Grin and Bear It Studio
1993 Victim of the System EP
1994 Answer to the Master Studio
1996 Screaming Symphony Studio
1997 Fuel for the Fire EP
1997 Eye of the Hurricane Studio
1998 Live! Fast! Loud! Live
2000 Crunch Studio
2002 System X Studio
2002 The Very Best of Impellitteri: Faster Than the Speed of Light Compilation
2004 Pedal to the Metal Studio
2009 Wicked Maiden Studio
2015 Venom Studio
2018 The Nature of the Beast Studio

References

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  • Hale, Mark (1993). "1409". Headbangers (First edition, second printing ed.). Ann Arbor, Michigan: Popular Culture, Ink. p. 160. ISBN 1-56075-029-4.
  • Powell, Mark Allan (2002). "Impellitteri". Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (First printing ed.). Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers. p. 431. ISBN 1-56563-679-1.

Footnotes

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  1. ^ "Impellitteri's official fansite". Impellitterifanclub.info. December 9, 2008. Archived from the original on December 21, 2011. Retrieved December 9, 2008.
  2. ^ Stöver, Frank. "ROB ROCK-1999 interview w/ "Take It" web-zine". Archived from the original on November 13, 2007. Retrieved May 13, 2008.
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