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'''John Bruno''' (born June 22, 1971) is an American [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] guitarist for various bands and projects such as [[Obsession (band)|Obsession]], [[D-Metal Stars]], AniMaze X, X Factor X and Super Guitar Disney.
'''John Bruno''' (born June 22, 1971) is an American Rock and [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] guitarist for various bands and projects such as [[Obsession (band)|Obsession]], [[D-Metal Stars]], AniMaze X, X Factor X and Super Guitar Disney.


Besides being a guitarist, John also owns the guitar store Route 1 Guitars LLC in [[Milford, Connecticut]].
Besides being a guitarist, John also owns the guitar store Route 1 Guitars LLC in [[Milford, Connecticut]].
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In 2018, John played all rhythm guitars for a rock guitar project called "Disney Super Guitar" (titled "Super Guitar Disney" in Japanese market). Along with D-Metal Stars bandmates John Bruno (guitar) and BJ Zampa (drums), Vescera brought in his brother Chris Vescera to play Bass for the project. This is an instrumental release featuring a guest lead guitarist on each song. Featuring Zakk Wylde, Paul Gilbert, George Lynch, Richie Kotzen, [[Orianthi]], Ron Thal, Mike Orlando, Phil X, Jeff Watson, and Tak Matsumoto. Super Guitar Disney became a No. 1 Best Seller on the Amazon Japan Anime Chart, and No. 3 Best Seller on Amazon Japan Rock Chart.
In 2018, John played all rhythm guitars for a rock guitar project called "Disney Super Guitar" (titled "Super Guitar Disney" in Japanese market). Along with D-Metal Stars bandmates John Bruno (guitar) and BJ Zampa (drums), Vescera brought in his brother Chris Vescera to play Bass for the project. This is an instrumental release featuring a guest lead guitarist on each song. Featuring Zakk Wylde, Paul Gilbert, George Lynch, Richie Kotzen, [[Orianthi]], Ron Thal, Mike Orlando, Phil X, Jeff Watson, and Tak Matsumoto. Super Guitar Disney became a No. 1 Best Seller on the Amazon Japan Anime Chart, and No. 3 Best Seller on Amazon Japan Rock Chart.


Mid-2018, the "AniMaze X" was launched. This is a project started by the members of D-Metal Stars that encompasses a wider variety of music themes such as super heros, popular cartoons, Broadway musicals and movie soundtracks all played in the Metal style. Live Metal performance with a theatrical style production.
Mid-2018, the "AniMaze X" was launched. This is a project started by the members of D-Metal Stars that encompasses a wider variety of music themes such as super heros, popular cartoons, Broadway musicals and movie soundtracks all played in the Metal style. Live Metal performance with a theatrical style production. In 2021, AniMaze X was on Season 6 of the Wonderama TV show for 2 episodes, playing Live from Times Square in New York City.


==Discography==
==Discography==
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* [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/inside-disneys-attempt-to-go-metal-on-new-covers-compilation-w472108 "Rolling Stone Magazine"]
* [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/inside-disneys-attempt-to-go-metal-on-new-covers-compilation-w472108 "Rolling Stone Magazine"]
* [https://www.wonderamatv.com/live-in-times-square-animaze-x-kelvin-dukes-and-more/ "Wonderama TV"]
* [http://www.route1guitars.com "Route 1 Guitars in Milford CT"]
* [http://www.route1guitars.com "Route 1 Guitars in Milford CT"]
* [https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/John_Bruno/90932 "Encyclopaedia Metallum"]
* [https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/John_Bruno/90932 "Encyclopaedia Metallum"]

Revision as of 18:54, 31 January 2024

John Bruno
Birth nameJohn Joseph Bruno II
Born (1971-06-22) June 22, 1971 (age 53)
Connecticut, U.S.
GenresRock, hard rock, heavy metal
Occupation(s)Musician, Guitarist, Music Store Owner
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1989–present
WebsiteObsession Official

John Bruno (born June 22, 1971) is an American Rock and heavy metal guitarist for various bands and projects such as Obsession, D-Metal Stars, AniMaze X, X Factor X and Super Guitar Disney.

Besides being a guitarist, John also owns the guitar store Route 1 Guitars LLC in Milford, Connecticut.

In mid 2016, John was the guitarist for D-Metal Stars which included Michael Vescera on vocals, Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy, Whitesnake, Quiet Riot) on bass, and BJ Zampa (Dokken, House of Lords) on drums, recorded a new project. D-Metal Stars "Metal Disney" was released in October 2016 on Walt Disney Records in the Japanese market. It reached No. 3 on the Amazon Japan Hard Rock / Metal Best Sellers chart, and No. 2 on the Children's Chart. The album was then released for the US Market on March 31, 2017, by UMG, Universal Music Group landing on the Billboard, iTunes, and Amazon charts.

In 2018, John played all rhythm guitars for a rock guitar project called "Disney Super Guitar" (titled "Super Guitar Disney" in Japanese market). Along with D-Metal Stars bandmates John Bruno (guitar) and BJ Zampa (drums), Vescera brought in his brother Chris Vescera to play Bass for the project. This is an instrumental release featuring a guest lead guitarist on each song. Featuring Zakk Wylde, Paul Gilbert, George Lynch, Richie Kotzen, Orianthi, Ron Thal, Mike Orlando, Phil X, Jeff Watson, and Tak Matsumoto. Super Guitar Disney became a No. 1 Best Seller on the Amazon Japan Anime Chart, and No. 3 Best Seller on Amazon Japan Rock Chart.

Mid-2018, the "AniMaze X" was launched. This is a project started by the members of D-Metal Stars that encompasses a wider variety of music themes such as super heros, popular cartoons, Broadway musicals and movie soundtracks all played in the Metal style. Live Metal performance with a theatrical style production. In 2021, AniMaze X was on Season 6 of the Wonderama TV show for 2 episodes, playing Live from Times Square in New York City.

Discography

Year Band Title Note
1997 X Factor X X Factor X Studio
2003 X Factor X KUVRS Studio
2006 Obsession Carnival of Lies Studio
2008 Obsession Obsession Compilation
2008 Michael Vescera A Sign of Things to Come 3 songs
2012 Obsession Order of Chaos Studio
2012 Fatal Force Unholy Rites Studio
2012 Chris Bickley Tapestry of souls Guest Solo on "All or Nothing"
2016 D-Metal Stars Metal Disney Studio
2018 Disney Super Guitar Disney Super Guitar All Rhythm Guitars
2020 AniMaze X AniMazing Xmas Studio

References

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