Instruments Guitar, bass guitar Years active 1983–present | Name Chris Impellitteri Role Guitarist | |
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Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter, producer Music groups Impellitteri, Animetal USA Genres Neoclassical metal, Heavy metal, Speed metal Albums Animetal USA, Screaming Symphony, Stand in Line, The Very Best of Impellitter, Pedal to the Metal |
Chris impellitteri the speed system young guitar
Chris Impellitteri (born September 25, 1964) is the lead guitarist and founder of the heavy metal band Impellitteri. In 2008 Guitar World magazine named Chris Impellitteri as one of the fastest guitarists of all time. In 2003, Guitar One Magazine voted Chris Impellitteri the 2nd fastest guitar shredder of all time, behind only Michael Angelo Batio; Yngwie Malmsteen was dubbed the 3rd fastest shredder.
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- Chris impellitteri the speed system young guitar
- Biography
- with Impellitteri
- with Animetal USA
- Guest appearances
- References

Chris impellitteri the speed system young guitar
Biography

Impellitteri's first music release was a black EP titled Impellitteri. The Black Ep was filled with music featuring shredding guitar solos, screaming vocals, and a fast rhythm section. The Impellitteri Black EP established the band's sound in the metal world. With the second album, Victim of the System, Impellitteri continued his traditional neo-classical metal style, fusing fast technical guitar soloing with classical phrasing.

In 1996 they recorded Screaming Symphony followed by 1997's successful Eye of the Hurricane. In 2000 Impellitteri recorded Crunch, which was their most experimental musically using drum loops and samples.

In 2009 Impellitteri released the album Wicked Maiden.
In 2015 Impellitteri released the album Venom with Rob Rock on the vocals.
with Impellitteri
See: Impellitteri Discography