Chris Impellitteri

Chris Impellitteri (born September 25, 1964) is the American lead guitarist and founder of the heavy metal band Impellitteri. Impellitteri is heralded as one of the greatest guitar shredders. He has won Best Rock Guitarist awards on several magazines during the years for his guitar soloing.[1]

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

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] In 2008, Guitar World magazine named him as one of the fastest guitarists of all time.[3]

Biography

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

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
Impellitteri performing in 2016

with Impellitteri

See: Impellitteri Discography

with Animetal USA

Guest appearances

References
  1. "Impellitteri – The Nature Of The Beast (Album Review)". Sonic Perspectives. October 18, 2018. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  2. "Fastest Guitar Shredders". Phil Brodie Band. Archived from the original on May 2, 2008. Retrieved May 29, 2008.
  3. "50 Fastest Guitarists of All Time". GuitarWorld Magazine. Archived from the original on January 10, 2010. Retrieved April 7, 2010.
  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. Inc, Equipboard. "Chris Impellitteri's Equipboard". Equipboard. Retrieved July 5, 2020. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  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.
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