Billy Graziadei (born July 28, 1969) is an American musician who is the rhythm guitarist, one of the vocalists and the only continuous member of the hardcore/

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. He is also the rhythm guitarist and co-lead vocalist of the band Powerflo and frontman for BillyBio, his latest solo project. In addition, he is the former rhythm guitarist for

Suicide City Suicide City is an American punk rock band from Brooklyn, New York City, founded in 2005. The band's original lineup consisted of lead vocalist Karl Bernholtz, rhythm guitarist Billy Graziadei, lead guitarist AJ Marchetta, bassist Jennifer Arroy ...

. Graziadei also performed as part of the

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project in 2005 as well as Blood for Blood in 2010. 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. Graziadei is the owner of Los Angeles-based Firewater Studios.

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.

Other projects

Firewater Studios

In 2000, the band renovated their rehearsal space creating a digital recording studio in

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, 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

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changing its name to Firewater Studios.

Blu

Graziadei briefly formed a

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project named Blu with Jenifer Bair of the

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band Hilo. After writing and recording approximately twenty songs for the project, Bair relocated to Los Angeles to continue an art career and the project dissolved with all material, save for three demo tracks, remaining unreleased.

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

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, Andreas Kisser of

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, Adam Duce of

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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.

Powerflo

In 2017, Graziadei formed Powerflo, featuring lead vocalist Senen Reyes, better known as Sen Dog from Cypress Hill, lead guitarist Roy Lozano, bassist Christian Olde Wolbers, and drummer Fernando Schaefer. Graziadei is the band's rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist. The band's self-titled debut LP was released on June 23, 2017. A follow-up EP titled ''Bring That Shit Back'' followed in June 2018.

BillyBio

In June 2018, it was announced that Graziadei was working on a studio album for his first solo project, BillyBio. The album, titled ''Feed the Fire,'' was released on November 30, 2018. BillyBio was asked to be the opening act for

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's ''Rise of the Underground'' tour in Europe October 2018. BillyBio joined

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on tour for a few shows in early 2019. Graziadei and his solo project will head off to Europe at the end of May 2019 to play club dates and festivals, such as Antwerp Metal Fest in Belgium and Full Force Festival in Germany.

Viral

In October 2019, the industrial crossover project Viral released their first single ''Disorder''. The band, formed around Graziadei and singer Frankie Cassara, embarked on a European tour as a support act for the German Industrial Metal band

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Discography

*'' Feed the Fire ''(2018) *'' Leaders And Liars ''(2022)

Martial arts

Graziadei has been training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for several years, holding a black belt in the art. He trains under

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co-founder

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and his sons Ryron and Rener at their school in

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References

External links

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Biohazard official site
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