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Joey Vera (born April 24, 1963) is an American bassist who is known as a member of the heavy metal band Armored Saint and progressive metal band Fates Warning. During 2004 and early 2005, he toured with Anthrax as a fill-in for Frank Bello , who had taken a break from the band. [1]
Joey Vera’s metal bass journey started by idolizing John Paul Jones, Geezer Butler, John Deacon, and Paul McCartney. And if that journey teaches us anything, it’s that it’s not where you start, not where you finish, but where you stop along the way. As a youngster, Vera met John Bush, and with local neighborhood kids, the duo their first ...
May 20, 2021 · One of the other guitar players in the group said, ‘Hey, Joey, why don’t you try playing John’s bass? It’s under his bed’. I thought, how hard could it be? It’s only got four strings. How did you get started on bass? ”I heard Kiss’s Alive! and that was about it for me. I just wanted to play an instrument from that point, so I ...
May 23, 2024 · As the bassist for Armored Saint and Fates Warning, Joey Vera has carved a unique legacy in the genre, spanning decades of uncompromising musicianship and reliable low-end on both these bands. With Armored Saint, he's been an integral force behind the band's dynamic blend of power, melody, and raw energy, while his tenure with Fates Warning has seen him contribute to the band's progressive ...
Mar 13, 2024 · Read an email interview with Joey Vera, the bassist of Armored Saint, a veteran heavy metal band from Los Angeles. He talks about their upcoming tour with Queensryche, their latest album, their evolution, their views on AI and their future plans.
Jan 16, 2024 · Joey Vera. Real/full name: Joseph Vera. Age: 61 (born Apr 24th, 1963) Place of birth: United States (Los Angeles, California) Gender: Male.
Sep 16, 2021 · Joey Vera is a legendary American bass player who has played in Anthrax, Armored Saint, Fates Warning and more. Read his interview about his musical influences, career, projects and plans for the future.
