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Joe Granata

Play it LOUDER, LOUDER...!!!

About Me

Joe Granata is an American heavy metal guitarist and composer born in Rhode Island, USA.Joe has been playing guitar since the age of twelve. During his grade school years he also picked up the trumpet, saxophone and drums finally settling on the electric guitar after listening to the guitar play of Randy Rhoads and Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield. Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Darrell “Dimebag” Abbott, Steve Vai, Eddie Van Halen plus many others have all been a huge influence on his early playing style.Joe’s diverse taste in music caters to audiences who love everything from hard rock and metal to thrash and blues. Joe has a natural passion and interest in music of all genres and is determined to gain mastery of the instrument. Granata is currently studying ways to interpret and perfect the neo-classical style of guitar play made famous by the likes of Ritchie Blackmore, Michael Angelo Batio and Yngwie Malmsteen.In August of 2006, Granata went into the recording studio to cut his self-financed debut album entitled A Long Road to Hell. The album was recorded “live” and showcases his diversity and emotion along with his technical and improvisational ability. Joe has incorporated virtually all playing techniques available on the guitar in addition to speed, precision and intensity.The album mixes his many original metal and thrash riffs with powerful vocals. Aaron Martin from (Hypersolid) is also featured on drums. This record captures Joe’s sound at this particular point in time, as his playing style and ability is frequently evolving. Joe’s goal is to have a long and fulfilling career as a musician and composer. For more information about Joe and his music please go to:www.joegranata.com www.myspace.com/joegranata www.sonicbids.com/joegranata www.bignoisenow.com/joegranata www.digstation.com/joegranataThe CD is also available online at www.cdbaby.com/cd/joegranataBooking and contact address:Castlerock Associates, LLC. 1000 Division Street, Suite 30-345 East Greenwich, RI 02818 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] - Hollywood Music Banners --

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Member Since: 1/27/2007
Band Website: joegranata.com
Band Members: I got my Cursor at BAMFStuff.com ..JOE GRANATA with an evolving cast of musicians...
Influences: Dimebag Darrell, Randy Rhoads, Eddie Van Halen, Zakk Wylde, Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield, Yngwie Malmsteen, Jimmy Page, Dave Mustaine, Steve Vai, Jimi Hendrix
Sounds Like: Pantera, Metallica, Black Label Society, Megadeth, Ozzy Osbourne"; I edited my profile at Freeweblayouts.net , check out these Myspace Layouts!

Record Label: Self-Release
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Drummer & Bass Player Needed in Rhode Island area

For upcoming Live Performances and Studio Recording   Recording Artist (Metal/Thrash/Progressive Genre) Guitar Performer is seeking serious and skilled musicians to join him for gigs in local R...
Posted by Joe Granata on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:32:00 PST

Granatas CD A Long Road to Hell is reviewed by GlamMetal

Joe Granata          ;           ;       A Long Road to HellBringing metal out ...
Posted by Joe Granata on Fri, 28 Dec 2007 10:44:00 PST

Odeo Guitar Announces Guitar God and Goddess Contest featuring Joe Granata and others

Odeo Guitar Announces Guitar Gods and Goddesses Global Contest...:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />   Grand Prize Internet Recording Deal with the Top Music P...
Posted by Joe Granata on Sat, 22 Dec 2007 11:30:00 PST

Joe Granata placed on the Official Ballot for the 2008 Grammy Awards

Joe Granata has been placed on the Official Ballot for the 2008 Grammy Awards by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Committee in the following categories.Please note: Each category ...
Posted by Joe Granata on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 09:56:00 PST

Joe Granata in Godsmack’s New Music Video of Good Times, Bad Times

New Godsmack CD coming soon!! In celebrating their 10th year anniversary, Godsmack recorded and released a remake of the song Good Times, Bad Times by Led Zeppelin to radio, and it is alrea...
Posted by Joe Granata on Sun, 21 Oct 2007 11:33:00 PST

Unisong International Reviewed Back to Life by Joe Granata

Back to Life by Joe Granata ..> Your Unisong Critiques are Ready Greetings from Alan Roy Scott, co-founder of Unisong International Songwriting Contest. Thank you for your patience in w...
Posted by Joe Granata on Sat, 28 Jul 2007 07:50:00 PST

94 HJY SoundCheck played Glorified by Joe Granata on September 9th

  94 HJY SOUNDCHECK   September 10, 2007 - Monday Playlist for 9/9/07 1. Steel Assassin-Hill of Crosses 2. Kreagen-Death of Democracy 3. Joe Granata-Glorified 4. Mother Jefferson-Shiv...
Posted by Joe Granata on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:11:00 PST

Indie-Music.com calls Joe Granata a one-man metal band

..> ..> ..>..>..> ..> ..>..>..>..> ..> ..> http://www.indie-music.com/modules.php?name=News&file=ar ticle&sid=6444  Joe Granata ~ A Long Road to Hell Date: Saturday, September ...
Posted by Joe Granata on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:20:00 PST

Reviewer Magazine calls Joe Granata "A one-man Super-rocker" and a "New" Guitar Hero

..:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />  REVIEWER magazine Overlording all live entertainment, and doing good deeds, since 1996. ·     &...
Posted by Joe Granata on Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:07:00 PST

STRICTLYROCK.COM has added Joe Granata

The concept of this website is exactly what it sounds like - STRICTLYROCK. Whether it's Hard rock, Metal, Punk, Indie, Grunge, etc. We are a website about selling unsigned rock bands' CDs and Rock mer...
Posted by Joe Granata on Sat, 11 Aug 2007 05:56:00 PST