Armored Saint Music

Origin: Los Angeles, CA

Decades: 1980's, 1990's, and 2000's

Although many associate hard rock from Los Angeles in the early '80s as all glossed up and pop-based (Motley Crue, Ratt, Quiet Riot, etc.), there were a select few true metal bands to emerge from the same locale, such as Armored Saint. Formed in 1982 and originally comprised of members John Bush (vocals), David Pritchard (guitar), Phil Sandoval (guitar), Joey Vera (bass), and Gonzo (drums, brother of Phil Sandoval), the group specialized in a style of straight-ahead metal that was compared to such New Wave ... Read More