Johnny James Barone

Born and raised in Staten Island, NY, Johnny came from a diverse musical background as a child, listening to a wide range of music, from the big bands of the 1940s to the heaviest of early metal. Growing up, John played several different instruments: the drums were his passion for a few years, and in school, he played the saxophone and clarinet. He started playing the guitar in his early teens, and it quickly became an extension of himself.  Johnny played in various local original metal bands and is a current member of the NJ thrash metal band, PIERCED.

Johnny finds inspiration in both the past and present, drawing from bands such as Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Rush, Pink Floyd, Judas Priest, Megadeth, Pantera, Overkill, Slayer, Dream Theater, and Disturbed.

More recently, he has been listening to groups such as Lamb of God, Trivium, Adrenaline Mob, and Alter Bridge.

 John plays Schecter, ESP & Jackson guitars and prefers tried-and-true Boss effects and processors, as well as Peavey amps and cabinets.