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| genre = [[Neo-classical metal]], [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]], [[speed metal]]
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|genre = [[Neo-classical metal]], [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]], [[speed metal]]
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| years_active = 1983–present
|occupation = [[Musician]], [[songwriter]], [[Record producer|producer]]
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| label = [[Relativity Records]], [[Victor Entertainment|JVC]]
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|years_active = 1983–present
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| associated_acts = [[Impellitteri]], Vice, [[Animetal USA]], [[Graham Bonnet]], [[House of Lords (band)|House of Lords]]
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'''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.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.guitarworld.com/article/50_fastest_guitarists_of_all_time?page=0%2C3 |title=50 Fastest Guitarists of All Time |publisher=GuitarWorld Magazine |accessdate=2010-04-07 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100110052725/http://www.guitarworld.com/article/50_fastest_guitarists_of_all_time?page=0,3 |archivedate=2010-01-10 |df= }}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://philbrodieband.com/muso-shredders.htm |title=Fastest Guitar Shredders |publisher=Phil Brodie Band |accessdate=2008-05-29 }}</ref>


'''Chris Impellitteri''' (born September 25, 1964) is an American guitarist and songwriter, who is the [[lead guitarist]] and founder of the heavy metal band [[Impellitteri]].
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==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 2003, ''[[Guitar One Magazine]]'' voted Chris Impellitteri the second-fastest guitar shredder of all time.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://philbrodieband.com/muso-shredders.htm |title=Fastest Guitar Shredders |publisher=Phil Brodie Band |accessdate=May 29, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080502142142/http://philbrodieband.com/muso-shredders.htm |archive-date=May 2, 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2008, ''[[Guitar World]]'' magazine named him as one of the fastest guitarists of all time.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.guitarworld.com/article/50_fastest_guitarists_of_all_time?page=0%2C3 |title=50 Fastest Guitarists of All Time |publisher=GuitarWorld Magazine |accessdate=April 7, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100110052725/http://www.guitarworld.com/article/50_fastest_guitarists_of_all_time?page=0,3 |archivedate=January 10, 2010 }}</ref> In 2023, Impellitteri was inducted into the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lift Up Your Hands in Praise: The 2023 Metal Hall of Fame Gala |url=https://metalhalloffame.org/lift-up-your-hands-in-praise-the-2023-metal-hall-of-fame-gala/ |website=Metal Hall of Fame |date=31 January 2023}}</ref>
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.


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== Biography ==
In 2009 Impellitteri released the album ''Wicked Maiden''.
On The Blairing Out Show, he said that both his parents committed suicide when he was nine years old, and that the guitar provided a path for him to express his anger and feelings.
Impellitteri's first music release was a black EP titled ''Impellitteri''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Blabbermouth|date=April 12, 2020|title=CHRIS IMPELLITTERI Says He Was Approached By SHARON OSBOURNE About Joining OZZY's Band|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/chris-impellitteri-says-he-was-approached-by-sharon-osbourne-about-joining-ozzys-band/|access-date=July 5, 2020|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET}}</ref> It was filled with music featuring shredding guitar solos, screaming vocals, and a fast rhythm section.<ref name="LarkinHM">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Guinness Who's Who of Heavy Metal]]|editor=Colin Larkin|editor-link=Colin Larkin (writer)|publisher=[[Guinness Publishing]]|date=1995|edition=Second|isbn=0-85112-656-1|page=176}}</ref> The Impellitteri Black EP established the band's sound in the metal world and was well received by their fans, critics, and respected musicians. Chris Impellitteri was instantly branded a guitar hero after this recording was released.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Impellitteri – Eternal Rock|url=http://www.eternalrock-musicagency.com/artist-roster/impellitteri/|access-date=March 12, 2021|website=www.eternalrock-musicagency.com}}</ref> The following IMPELLITTERI record was titled Stand in Line and propelled the band into stardom. The music video Stand in Line was played often on MTV and VH1. The Stand in Line album featured Lead vocalist Graham Bonnet who formerly sang with the legendary rock band Rainbow. IMPELLITTERI has recently released two new critically acclaimed records titled Venom and The Nature of the Beast. The band IMPELLITTERI currently features [[Rob Rock]] on vocals, James Pulli on Bass and [[Jon Dette]] on drums. The band has become very popular globally and has performed to over 30,000:people at a single show.


== Equipment ==
In 2015 Impellitteri released the album ''Venom'' with Rob Rock on the vocals.
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Over the course of his career, Impelliterri has used a wide variety of different guitar brands and models, including [[Fender Musical Instruments Corporation|Fender]], Gibson, and [[Dean Guitars|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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chris Impellitteri's Equipboard|url=https://equipboard.com/pros/chris-impellitteri|access-date=July 5, 2020|website=Equipboard|language=en}}</ref> Chris Impellitteri is currently using Charvel and Gibson guitars and Vintage Marshall and Mesa Boogie amplification.


==Equipment==
== Discography ==
[[File:Chris Impellitteri (cropped).jpg|thumb|Impellitteri performing in 2016]]
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Over the course of his career, Impelliterri has used a wide variety of different guitar brands and models, including [[Fender Musical Instruments Corporation|Fender]] and [[Dean Guitars|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.
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=== with Impellitteri ===

==Discography==

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===with Impellitteri===
''See: [[Impellitteri#Discography|Impellitteri Discography]]''
''See: [[Impellitteri#Discography|Impellitteri Discography]]''

*''[[Stand in Line]]'' (1988)
*''[[Stand in Line]]'' (1988)
*''[[Grin and Bear It (album)|Grin and Bear It]]'' (1992)
*''[[Grin and Bear It (album)|Grin and Bear It]]'' (1992)
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*''[[Wicked Maiden]]'' (2009)
*''[[Wicked Maiden]]'' (2009)
*''[[Venom (Impellitteri album)|Venom]]'' (2015)
*''[[Venom (Impellitteri album)|Venom]]'' (2015)
*''[[The Nature of the Beast (Impellitteri album)|The Nature of the Beast]]'' (2018)<ref>{{Cite web|last=Andy Aledort November 30, 2018|title=Chris Impellitteri Breaks Down His Latest Pyrotechnical Workout, 'The Nature of the Beast'|url=https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/chris-impellitteri-breaks-down-his-latest-pyrotechnical-workout-the-nature-of-the-beast|access-date=July 5, 2020|website=guitarworld|date=November 30, 2018 |language=en}}</ref>
*''[[The Nature of the Beast (Impellitteri album)|The Nature of the Beast]]'' (2018)


===with Animetal USA===
=== with Animetal USA ===
*''[[Animetal USA (album)|Animetal USA]]'' (2011)
*''[[Animetal USA (album)|Animetal USA]]'' (2011)
*''[[Animetal USA W]]'' (2012)
*''[[Animetal USA W]]'' (2012)


===Guest appearances===
=== Guest appearances ===
* [[House of Lords (band)|House of Lords]] - ''[[Sahara (House of Lords album)|Sahara]]'' (1990)
* [[House of Lords (band)|House of Lords]] – ''[[Sahara (House of Lords album)|Sahara]]'' (1990)
* Various artists - ''[[Dragon Attack: A Tribute to Queen]]'' (1997)
* Various artists – ''[[Dragon Attack: A Tribute to Queen]]'' (1997)
* Various artists - ''Randy Rhoads Tribute'' (2000)
* Various artists – ''Randy Rhoads Tribute'' (2000)
* [[Mari Hamada]] - ''[[Gracia (album)|Gracia]]'' (2018)
* [[Alcatrazz]] - ''[[Born Innocent (Alcatrazz album)|Born Innocent]]'' (2020)


==References==
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Chris Impellitteri
Chris Impellitteri, 2016 Busan Rock Festival
Chris Impellitteri, 2016 Busan Rock Festival
Background information
Born (1964-09-25) September 25, 1964 (age 60)
Connecticut, U.S.
GenresNeo-classical metal, heavy metal, speed metal
OccupationGuitarist
Years active1983–present
LabelsRelativity Records, JVC

Chris Impellitteri (born September 25, 1964) is an American guitarist and songwriter, who is the lead guitarist and founder of the heavy metal band Impellitteri.

In 2003, Guitar One Magazine voted Chris Impellitteri the second-fastest guitar shredder of all time.[1] In 2008, Guitar World magazine named him as one of the fastest guitarists of all time.[2] In 2023, Impellitteri was inducted into the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame.[3]

Biography

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On The Blairing Out Show, he said that both his parents committed suicide when he was nine years old, and that the guitar provided a path for him to express his anger and feelings. Impellitteri's first music release was a black EP titled Impellitteri.[4] It was filled with music featuring shredding guitar solos, screaming vocals, and a fast rhythm section.[5] The Impellitteri Black EP established the band's sound in the metal world and was well received by their fans, critics, and respected musicians. Chris Impellitteri was instantly branded a guitar hero after this recording was released.[6] The following IMPELLITTERI record was titled Stand in Line and propelled the band into stardom. The music video Stand in Line was played often on MTV and VH1. The Stand in Line album featured Lead vocalist Graham Bonnet who formerly sang with the legendary rock band Rainbow. IMPELLITTERI has recently released two new critically acclaimed records titled Venom and The Nature of the Beast. The band IMPELLITTERI currently features Rob Rock on vocals, James Pulli on Bass and Jon Dette on drums. The band has become very popular globally and has performed to over 30,000:people at a single show.

Equipment

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Over the course of his career, Impelliterri has used a wide variety of different guitar brands and models, including Fender, Gibson, 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.[7] Chris Impellitteri is currently using Charvel and Gibson guitars and Vintage Marshall and Mesa Boogie amplification.

Discography

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Impellitteri performing in 2016

with Impellitteri

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See: Impellitteri Discography

with Animetal USA

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Guest appearances

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References

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  1. ^ "Fastest Guitar Shredders". Phil Brodie Band. Archived from the original on May 2, 2008. Retrieved May 29, 2008.
  2. ^ "50 Fastest Guitarists of All Time". GuitarWorld Magazine. Archived from the original on January 10, 2010. Retrieved April 7, 2010.
  3. ^ "Lift Up Your Hands in Praise: The 2023 Metal Hall of Fame Gala". Metal Hall of Fame. January 31, 2023.
  4. ^ Blabbermouth (April 12, 2020). "CHRIS IMPELLITTERI Says He Was Approached By SHARON OSBOURNE About Joining OZZY's Band". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  5. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1995). The Guinness Who's Who of Heavy Metal (Second ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 176. ISBN 0-85112-656-1.
  6. ^ "Impellitteri – Eternal Rock". www.eternalrock-musicagency.com. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  7. ^ "Chris Impellitteri's Equipboard". Equipboard. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  8. ^ Andy Aledort November 30, 2018 (November 30, 2018). "Chris Impellitteri Breaks Down His Latest Pyrotechnical Workout, 'The Nature of the Beast'". guitarworld. Retrieved July 5, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

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