Neil Turbin

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Neil Turbin
Background information
Born (1963-12-24) December 24, 1963 (age 60)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active1978–present
Websitedeathriders.com

Neil Turbin (born December 24, 1963) is an American singer known for being the first full-time vocalist for

hard rock band Bleed the Hunger.[3]

Career

Anthrax

Turbin with Anthrax in 1983

When Turbin was first contacted by

Danny Lilker,[4] Bayside High School in New York City, and was in a class with Ian in his freshman year. Turbin earned the position as the first official band vocalist in August 1982. His first performance with Anthrax was at Great Gildersleeves on September 12, 1982.[citation needed
]

He performed and recorded with the band on the original demo recordings

Armed and Dangerous EP, as well as two songs on Spreading the Disease,[6] both of which were recorded by third Anthrax vocalist Joey Belladonna, who replaced second Anthrax vocalist Matt Fallon.[7]

Turbin's exit from Anthrax came two weeks after the band's first North American tour, "Anthrax US Attack Tour 1984", ending with a show at Roseland Ballroom on August 3.[8]

In 2009, the video game Brütal Legend was released, featuring the Anthrax song "Metal Thrashing Mad" on its soundtrack, with Turbin's vocals.[9] Many of the songs Turbin wrote and recorded with the band have been re-recorded with different vocalists and appear on multiple albums and DVDs, including the double-platinum certified The Big Four: Live from Sofia, Bulgaria.

In 2021, Turbin along with other former members and music elite participated in "Anthrax 40th Anniversary Celebrations", which aired on Anthrax's official YouTube channel on May 3, 2021.[10]

DeathRiders

DeathRiders
is named after one of Turbin's songs and was formed in 2001 to support his debut solo album, Threatcon Delta.

Deathriders toured Monterrey Metalfest, Mexico in 2005; Sweden Rock in 2006; Tokyo, Japan,[7] and the US in 2008; Rocktower 2009 Germany; Nightmare on St. Pauli Festival Germany 2009; Headbangers Open Air Germany 2009; and Expo Rock Tijuana 2010. They performed eight shows at the world-famous Whisky a Go Go in Hollywood in 2010. DeathRiders' Stay Screamin 2011 European Tour took them to Metal Bash 2011 in Germany; Highway To Dokk'em Open Air Festival 2011; and other venues throughout Tilburg, Netherlands, Vienna, Austria and Berlin, Germany.

DeathRiders were featured alongside

Dio's Disciples, Racer X and Michael Schenker Group
.

In 2014, the band toured Europe Headbangers Open Air Brande-Hoernerkirchen, Germany, and the Headbangers Open Air 2014 warm-up show at Lauschbar in Itzehoe, Germany. DeathRiders' Fistful of Metal Alive 2014 European tour included numerous dates in Netherlands including in Dynamo Eindhoven, with an all-Dutch touring lineup.

Neil Turbin Live Rocktower Germany 2009

In 2015, the band performed at NAMM Metal Jam and Neil and Michael's Metal Jam, with Michael Angelo Batio joining the band on guitar at The Slidebar in Fullerton, California. DeathRiders featuring Neil Turbin - Vocals, Jonas Hornqvist - Guitar, Richard Svard - Bass, Matt Thompson (King Diamond) - Drums, Andy La Rocque (King Diamond) - Producer released Never Surrender video and single on June 21, 2021 on BandCamp and DeathRidersChannel official Youtube as well as Rayzor Distro. [11]

Bleed the Hunger

Bleed the Hunger[3] was formed by Turbin and DeathRiders recording guitarist Jonas Hornqvist in January 2015.

Neil Turbin East Los

Neil Turbin East Los formed in 2019 toured in Tijuana, Mexico, played Metal Never Dies Fest 2019 with Toxik and Whiplash, LiveNation Mosh for Slayer Bricks Rock Bar, N.A.M.M. Metal Jam 2020, Turbin's solo thrash band lineup includes: Neil Turbin - Vocals Frank Gastellum - Guitar Dino Gonzalez - Drums Kevin Mayorga - Bass Hugo Garcia - Guitar [12]

Screamin Soul Demon

Screamin Soul Demon Neils Rock N Soul band performed live on mainstream radio stations with Screamin Soul Demon in 2020 on Real Talk With GLove - Florida Man Radio Orlando FM 105.5 / 660 AM and The Answer San Diego FM 96.1 / AM 107.1 Neil Turbin - Vocals, Guitar Erik Stone - Bass Patrick Johansson - Drums Geff Becerill - Keyboards Nate Montalvo - Guitar [13]

Sticky Wicked

Sticky Wicked[14] is a side project band that includes Turbin, Rowan Robertson, Jay Singh and Clackers Kay. The band actively toured in California in 2015.

Sharyot

Sharyot originally from Brazil, now in Los Angeles is a heavy metal band and they contacted Turbin after he co-wrote and sang backing vocals on two songs on Quiet Riot: Hollywood Cowboys.[15] Turbin was a special guest vocalist featured on the single and video for Stained Heart, produced by Neil Citron.

The Metal Voice

Co-host and music journalist since 2015, Turbin has been on 80+ episodes and interviewed icons of rock, metal and film for The Metal Voice, with Jimmy Kay and Alan Dixon based in Montreal Canada.[16]

2019 Metal Hall of Fame inductee

In 2019, Turbin received an official

Studio City, California.[17][18]

Singing lessons via Vocal Firepower

In 2020, Turbin offered one-on-one master vocal lessons, Vocal Firepower, online and in-person through vocalfirepower.com[19] One of Neil's early students was Rick Rangel, guitarist/vocalist of Fueled by Fire. Other students included known singers in heavy metal, soul, and pop genres.

Ultimate Jam Night at Lucky Strike Live

Turbin was included in a regular lineup rotation at Ultimate Jam Night

Joe Lester
, and The Atomic Punks.

Solo work

In 2003, Turbin released his first solo album, Threatcon Delta, on American record label "Metal Mayhem Music". The album contains 14 songs, including a cover of a Jimi Hendrix song and an AC/DC cover. Prominent guest musicians on the album include Claude Schnell, Jeff Scott Soto, Vernon Anderson, and Paul Shortino.[21]

Vocal style and range

Turbin is known for his high-pitched screams in his natural voice up to C6. He is the only early Big 4 vocalist[22] to sing in this range, as demonstrated on the songs "Death from Above", "Deathrider", and "Metal Thrashing Mad" on Fistful of Metal.

Influences

Turbin cites

The Sex Pistols and MC5
.

Turbin spent time at the infamous punk club

Ritz when it first opened and also Max's Kansas City, from 1979 to 1980. He has stated that he favors writing with a neo-classical, rhythm and blues, and soulful hard rock influence.[23]

Discography

DeathRiders

Neil Turbin

Anthrax

Compilations

Video games

Guest appearances

  • Kuni – Masque (1986)
  • Robby Lochner (1997) – "Still Burning" and "Inside Information"
  • DC to Daylight (1997) – "Still Burning" and "Inside Information"
  • A Tribute to Limp Bizkit (2002) – "
    Faith
    "
  • Jack Frost – Out in the Cold (2005) – "Crucifixation"
  • Race Track Rock (antiMUSIC records compilation) (2007) – "Piece of Me"
  • Quiet Riot – Hollywood Cowboys (2019) – "Change or Die", "Insanity" – Frontiers Records
  • THOR – We Fight Forever (2021) – "We Fight Forever" – Cleopatra Records

References

  1. ^ "Neil Turbin". Xtreme Musician. March 22, 2002. Archived from the original on April 5, 2008. Retrieved May 9, 2008.
  2. ^ a b Metal Storm. Metalstorm.ee. Retrieved on August 30, 2011.
  3. ^ a b "Reverbnation: Bleed The Hunger". Retrieved July 7, 2014.
  4. ISBN 978-1-906002-01-5
    .
  5. ^ "The Lowdown on Anthrax". Retrieved March 13, 2013.
  6. ^ Turbin, Neil (February 6, 1984). "Metal Thrashing Mad, Armed and Dangerous, Deathrider, Gung Ho". Library of Congress. Retrieved May 7, 2008.
  7. ^ a b "Metal Rules: Neil Turbin (DeathRiders ex-Anthrax) Sets the Record Straight!". Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved October 8, 2011.
  8. ^ "Big Music Geek: Neil Turbin Interview". Archived from the original on September 10, 2011. Retrieved October 11, 2011.
  9. ^ ""Brutal Legend" Video Game Track Listing Revealed". www.metalunderground.com. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
  10. ^ "Anthrax 40th Anniversary Celebrations". YouTube. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  11. ^ "Former Anthrax Singer releases Neil Turbin releases debut DeathRiders single and video NEVER SURRENDER". June 21, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  12. ^ "From Classical To Rock- Neil Turbin". Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  13. ^ "GLove Florida Man Radio- Neil Turbin". Facebook. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  14. ^ "Reverbnation: Sticky Wicked". Retrieved February 3, 2015.
  15. ^ "From Classical To Rock- Neil Turbin". Retrieved December 8, 2020.
  16. ^ "The Metal Voice". Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  17. ^ "KNAC.COM Recaps THE METAL HALL OF FAME Induction Ceremony With Video Interviews!". Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  18. ^ "Pipeman Interviews Neil Turbin at the 2020 Metal Hall of Fame Gala". Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  19. ^ "Vocal Firepower". Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  20. ^ "Facebook: Ultimate Jam Night at Lucky Strike Live". Facebook. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
  21. ^ "No Life 'Til Metal- CD Gallery- Neil Turbin". Retrieved October 20, 2011.
  22. ^ "Classic Rock: Who Should Sing For Anthrax (No.1): The Case For Neil Turbin". Archived from the original on May 22, 2010. Retrieved October 20, 2011.
  23. ^ "All Access Magazine: Metal Thrashing Regards - Interview With Neil Turbin". Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved October 23, 2011.
  24. ^ "Andy LaRocque (King Diamond) Interview by Neil Turbin 2015-The Metal Voice". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
  25. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8
    .
  26. ^ Stagno, Mike (October 26, 2006). "Anthrax: Spreading the Disease". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved April 17, 2014.

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