James LoMenzo
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James LoMenzo | |
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Background information | |
Born | January 13, 1959 |
Origin | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Bassist |
Years active | 1978–present |
Member of | Megadeth |
Formerly of | White Lion, Black Label Society, Pride & Glory, Slash's Snakepit, David Lee Roth's Band |
Website | jameslomenzo |
James LoMenzo (born January 13, 1959) is an American musician, currently the bassist for thrash metal band Megadeth. LoMenzo was a member of White Lion,[1] performing with them from 1984 to 1991. He was later the bassist for Black Label Society and Slash's Snakepit. In August 2021, LoMenzo was announced as the touring bassist for Megadeth following David Ellefson's dismissal and in June 2022 was announced as a permanent replacement.[2][3] Outside music, he is known for being a contestant on the 21st season of the reality television series The Amazing Race.
Early life and career
LoMenzo is the son of Italian immigrants, and was raised in
Early days, White Lion, Zakk Wylde, and other projects (1977–2005)
In the late 1970s, LoMenzo started in a band called "Empty Sky", a rock band with hints of jazz. The band was based out of Brooklyn and was one of the biggest up-and-coming young bands. LoMenzo was the lead vocalist and bassist. The band consisted of Robert Littera on lead guitar, Julie Pontecorvo on trumpet, Marco Lagana on trombone, Frank Bonanno on tenor saxophone, Oscar Olivera on drums, Vincent Chirico on rhythm guitar and John Buccellato on electric piano. The band broke up as the members began to mature and take their separate career paths.
LoMenzo played bass with Clockwork, his first original hard rock band from 1980 to 1983. He then went on to play in the band
LoMenzo played bass with
In 2004, LoMenzo rejoined Zakk Wylde in his band Black Label Society until October 2005, when he was replaced by Black Label Society's original bassist John DeServio.
Megadeth (2006–2010, 2021–present)
From February 2006 to February 2010, LoMenzo was the bassist of
In August 2021, it was announced that LoMenzo had returned to Megadeth as Ellefson's replacement for the band's upcoming tour. Ellefson had been fired from the band three months prior in May 2021.[6] In May 2022, Megadeth confirmed on their website that Lomenzo was again a permanent member of the band.[7]
Other ventures (2010–2020)
In 2010, LoMenzo played bass for Lynch Mob. He is also part of the band Hideous Sun Demons. In October 2013, he joined John Fogerty's band.
LoMenzo played bass on the album Get Your Rock On by X-Drive, which was released in August 2014 via Frontiers Records and produced by Led Zeppelin engineer Andy Johns. He is also featured on the Sweet & Lynch album Only to Rise featuring Michael Sweet, George Lynch, and Brian Tichy, which was released in 2015.
As of June 2020, LoMenzo plays for the band Firstborne, the first project created by Chris Adler (Lamb of God, Megadeth).
Current (2023-present)
2023 proved to be a busy year for LoMenzo. He played bass for Glen Poland's metal music project Hollentor 3rd album Divergency.[8] He appeared in the song 'Forgotten' by Sinful's Betty's band which also featured Michael Angelo Batio on guitars and Brian Tichy on drums.[9]. Together with Tichy on drums, Lomenzo played bass on the debut EP by Libertad, an Argentinian hard rock trio fronted by Guillermo Lara.[10]
Outside of metal music, Lomenzo played bass for Lisa Gee's EP Shut It Down, which also features Carmine Appice on drums and Don Mancusco on guitars.[11] Lomenzo also played bass for country star Dean M. Collins album Land Where The Wishes Come True.[12]
Other ventures
LoMenzo is also a graphic artist and did the art work for
On August 29, 2012, LoMenzo was announced as a cast member of The Amazing Race 21 along with his partner Mark "Abba" Abbattista. They ended up in 6th place out of 11 teams and were the sixth team eliminated at Sokolniki Park in Moscow, Russia due to an unsuccessful search for Abba's stolen passport.
In October 2014, LoMenzo briefly joined former Megadeth members Nick Menza and Chris Poland for an unnamed project. Shortly after announcing this project, LoMenzo left, to be replaced by OHM bassist Robby Pagliari. Nick Menza would go on to join OHM as drummer, filling the role left by David Eagle's death.[16][17]
Gear
LoMenzo is best known for his frequent use of the
Discography
- With Rondinelli
- Wardance (recorded c. 1985, released 1996)
- With White Lion
- Pride (1987)
- Big Game (1989)
- Mane Attraction (1991)
- With Pride & Glory
- Pride & Glory (1994)
- With Blindside Blues Band
- To The Station (1996)
- With Zakk Wylde
- Book of Shadows (1996)
- With Jon Bare & The Killer Whales
- Shredzilla (1997)
- Orcastra (2001)
- With Gilby Clarke
- Rubber (1998)
- With Randy Pevler
- Chrome (2002)
- With David Lee Roth
- Diamond Dave (2003)
- With The Hideous Sun Demons
- The Hideous Sun Demons (2004)
- With Black Label Society
- Hangover Music Vol. VI (2004)
- Mafia (2005)
- The European Invasion – Doom Troopin' Live (2006)
- With Megadeth
- United Abominations (2007)
- Gigantour 2 (2008)
- Endgame (2009)
- "Delivering The Goods" (2022) (non-album single, Judas Priest cover)
- With Swans In Flight
- Swans In Flight (2008)
- With Tim "Ripper" Owens
- Play My Game (2009)
- With X-Drive
- Get Your Rock On (2014)
- With Sweet & Lynch
- Only to Rise (2015)
- Unified (2017)
- With John Fogerty
- 50 Year Trip: Live at Red Rocks (2019)
- With Firstborne
- Firstborne (2020)
- With Hollentor
- Divergency (2023)
- With Lisa Gee
- Shut It Down (2023)
- With Dean M. Collins
- Land Where The Wishes Come True (2023)
- With Libertad
- El Grito Sagrado (2024)
References
- ^ Prato, Greg. "Biography: White Lion". AllMusic. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
- ^ Concepts, Lucid Design. "Megadeth James LoMenzo Joins Megadeth as Permanent Bass Player". Megadeth. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ Childers, Chad (May 31, 2022). "Megadeth Announce Permanent Replacement for David Ellefson". Loudwire. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ Paul, Alan (November 4, 2011). "Zakk Wylde Discusses Pride & Glory, His New Band (and Album), in 1994 Guitar World Interview". Guitar. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
- ^ "Blabbermouth.Net - Megadeth Rejoined By original bassist David Ellefson". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved July 16, 2011.
- Blabbermouth. August 11, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Concepts, Lucid Design. "Megadeth James LoMenzo Joins Megadeth as Permanent Bass Player". Megadeth.com. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
- ^ "Divergency by Hollentor". Hollentor Bandcamp. January 24, 2024.
- ^ "Forgotten by Sinful Betty's Band". Sinful Betty's Band. May 22, 2023.
- ^ "Libertad Hard Rock Band". Libertad Hard Rock Band. January 2, 2024.
- ^ "Shut It Down EP by Lisa Gee". Shut It Down. September 2, 2023.
- ^ "Dean M Collins Country Album". Land Where The Wishes Come True. July 16, 2023.
- ^ "Official Home of Hail!". Hailthemasses.com. April 27, 2009. Retrieved July 16, 2011.
- ^ "Official Home of Hail!". Hailthemasses.com. April 27, 2009. Retrieved July 16, 2011.
- ^ "Hail! to Continue Tour Despite Paul Gray's Passing - in Metal News". Metal Underground.com. Retrieved July 16, 2011.
- ^ "Former Megadeth Members Chris Poland, Nick Menza, James Lomenzo Unite In New Project". Blabbermouth.net. November 1, 2014. Retrieved March 24, 2017.
- ^ "JAMES LOMENZO Exits New Project Feat. Fellow Ex-MEGADETH Members NICK MENZA, CHRIS POLAND". October 30, 2015.
- ^ "Ashdown Engineering". Ashdownmusic.com. Retrieved March 24, 2017.
- ^ "Photographic image" (PDF). I.ytimg.com. Retrieved March 24, 2017.
External links
- Media related to James LoMenzo at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website