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Armored Saint
While most people associate the 1980s L.A. scene metal with big hair, sexy
sleaze, and power ballads, Armored Saint specialized in the hard-driving type of
metal pioneered by British acts like Judas Priest. The band started with high
school classmates Dave Prichard (guitar), Gonzo Sandoval (drums), and Gonzo’s
brother Phil Sandoval (guitar). They original five-man lineup solidified with
the additions of Joey Vera (bass) and John Bush (vocals) in 1982. Their
eponymous debut EP in 1983 led to a record deal with the major label Chrysalis.
They released a trio of albums for the label...
