Chris Impellitteri

Chris Impellitteri (born September 25, 1964) is the American 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.[1]

Chris Impellitteri
Chris Impellitteri, 2016 Busan Rock Festival
Background information
Born (1964-09-25) September 25, 1964
Connecticut, United States
GenresNeo-classical metal, heavy metal, speed metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, producer
InstrumentsGuitar, bass guitar, piano, keyboard
Years active1983–present
LabelsRelativity Records, JVC
Associated actsImpellitteri, Vice, Animetal USA, Graham Bonnett, House of Lords

In 2003, Guitar One Magazine voted Chris Impellitteri the second fastest guitar shredder of all time, behind only Michael Angelo Batio; Yngwie Malmsteen was dubbed the third fastest shredder.[2]

Biography

Impellitteri's first music release was a black EP titled Impellitteri. It was filled with music featuring shredding guitar solos, screaming vocals, and a fast rhythm section.[3] 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.

Equipment

Over the course of his career, Impelliterri has used a wide variety of different guitar brands and models, including Fender and Dean. He is currently endorsed by Charvel guitars with whom he has a custom model. In addition, he also used ENGL amplifiers and Seymour Duncan pickups.

Discography

with Impellitteri

See: Impellitteri Discography

  • Stand in Line (1988)
  • Grin and Bear It (1992)
  • Answer to the Master (1994)
  • Screaming Symphony (1996)
  • Eye of the Hurricane (1997)
  • Crunch (2000)
  • System X (2002)
  • Pedal to the Metal (2004)
  • Wicked Maiden (2009)
  • Venom (2015)
  • The Nature of the Beast (2018)

with Animetal USA

Guest appearances

References
  1. "50 Fastest Guitarists of All Time". GuitarWorld Magazine. Archived from the original on 2010-01-10. Retrieved 2010-04-07.
  2. "Fastest Guitar Shredders". Phil Brodie Band. Archived from the original on 2008-05-02. Retrieved 2008-05-29.
  3. Colin Larkin, ed. (1995). The Guinness Who’s Who of Heavy Metal (Second ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 176. ISBN 0-85112-656-1.
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