Instruments Guitar, Vocals Years active 1987 – present | Name Billy Graziadei Role Vocalist | |
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Origin (1969-07-28) July 28, 1969 (age 46)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Associated acts Biohazard, Blood for Blood, Roadrunner United, Suicide City Website biohazard.com
roadrunnerrecords.com/rrunited/
suicidecity.com
undergroundsoundstudios.com Music groups Biohazard, Suicide City, Blood for Blood Genres Hardcore punk, Heavy metal, Nu metal, Crossover thrash Albums Mata Leao, Tales from the B‑Side, Uncivilization, Urban Discipline, State of the World Address Similar People Bobby Hambel, Danny Schuler, Jennifer Arroyo | ||
Biohazard interview billy graziadei part 1
William "Billy" Graziadei (born July 28, 1969) is the owner of Los Angeles based Firewater Studios, the lead vocalist for Biohazard and the former guitarist for Suicide City. Graziadei also performed as part of the Roadrunner United project in 2005 as well as Blood for Blood in 2010.
Contents
- Biohazard interview billy graziadei part 1
- Biohazard interview billy graziadei hellfest 2012 metal sickness
- Biohazard
- Firewater Studios
- Suicide City
- Roadrunner United
- Blood for Blood
- Reunion of Biohazard
- Powerflo
- Martial Arts
- References
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.
Biohazard interview billy graziadei hellfest 2012 metal sickness
Biohazard
In 1987, Graziadei became a member of Biohazard alongside Evan Seinfeld, Anthony Meo and Bobby Hambel. 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.
Firewater Studios
In 2000, the band renovated their rehearsal space creating a digital recording studio in downtown Brooklyn, New York named Rat Piss Studios. 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, California changing its name to Firewater Studios.
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.
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.
Blood for Blood
In 2010, Graziadei was selected by Boston hardcore band Blood for Blood to fill in for their former guitarist Rob Lind.
Reunion of Biohazard
In 2008, Evan Seinfeld, Billy Graziadei, Danny Schuler and Bobby Hambel announced that the band was planning a tour to celebrate the Biohazard's 20th anniversary.
Powerflo
In 2017, Graziadei formed a new ensemble named Powerflo. The group features vocalist Sen Dog, bassist/guitarist Christian Olde Wolbers, Rogelio Lozano and drummer Fernando Schaefer.
Martial Arts
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.