| The history of Los Angeles’
Armored Saint reads like an episode of behind the music. Friends
since the third grade, from the tough streets of East Los Angeles, bassist
Joey Vera, vocalist John Bush and drummer Gonzo formed a musical bond early
on.
The bands fate was sealed early on when their first attempt in high school, Royal Decree, won the battle of the bands. But this did not mean there would be success without adversity. |
| “Growing up we were ashamed of the place. We couldn’t wait to get out”, comments Joey, “we never really fit in”. |
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