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Jorge Iacobellis
Jorge Iacobellis is an award winning
drummer from Argentina who began his musical education in the Teatro
Colon in Buenos Aires. With his own very personal style of extreme power
and clarity, he was chosen as one of the best heavy drummers in 1992
through a national contest, promoted by the magazine "Drums &
Percussion" and also appeared on the cover with a four page interview.
Jorge played at many drum clinics and festivals and gained audience
admiration and the respect of his local and foreign colleagues.
He played for well known pop rock
singers, recordings and taking part in films and TV as a secessionist.
He was a member of some of the most representative bands in hard rock
and metal styles.
In the early 1990's, he produced,
directed and played with TODOS TUS MUERTOS, one of the best rock bands
to emerge from Argentina. He was the artistic and executive producer of
their second CD "Nena de Hiroshima" and opened shows for KREATOR
(Germany), RATOS DE PORAO (Brazil), STEVE JONES (Sex Pistols), MANO
NEGRA (France) and THE RAMONES (USA).
He toured Brazil as guest drummer for the
speed metal band GARCIA & GARCIA who recorded with Metal Blade, a USA
recording company.
As the owner of "Mr Drums", a specialized
drum shop, it became a must visit to artists like Billy Cobham, Eric
Singer, Nicko McBrain, Carmine Appice, Greg Bissonete, Charlie Bennantte,
John Dette, Dennis Chambers, Alex Acuna and others. He promoted and
produced international bands on tour such as KREATOR, SICK OF IT ALL,
VIPOR, RATOS DE PORAO and TESTAMENT. He assisted in the tour productions
with KISS, IRON MAIDEN, MACHINE HEAD, Jerry Lee Lewis, MOTORHEAD,
EXODUS, SEPULTURA, RAMONES, POISON, REO Speedwagon, SLAYER and LA GUNS.
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With his band VELOCET, he opened for
TESTAMENT, in two shows at Velez Sarsfield Staduim, Buenos Aires.
Impressed by his performance, TESTAMENT invited him to come and play in
the United States.
Leaving Argentina behind, he began his
new career in Los Angeles, California.
Jorge became a member of "Rosemary's
Billygoat", Los Angeles' kings of theatrical metal. He toured twice with
the band throughout the US and Canada presenting their new CD "Evilution".
Part of this tour was captured on film and included in footage of the
documental video "Propstar".
The legendary metal band "HIRAX"
contacted Jorge to become their new drummer. With only 2 rehearsals, he
made the first tour to Germany. The German newspaper described Jorge as
a "drum machine missile launcher".
In January 2004, in an eight hour
session, he recorded the HIRAX CD "The New Age of Terror". The CD
reviews describe Jorge's drumming as follows: "Drumming is excellent,
and not used as just a back bone. It's frequently a highlight through
and through. Strong double bass, high hat, snares and toms, it's all
used with abandon." On July 15th, the CD was released in Europe by
Mausoleum Records, Belgium and was chosen as the best HIRAX album by
critics. The CD was presented in life concert in the big 2004 European
summer open air music fests: Sweden Rock Festival, Headbangers Open Air
Festival, Germany and Metal Bash Open Air Festival, Germany. HIRAX
released the DVD "Bombs of Balingen" which is footage of the first
German tour. After leaving the band, HIRAX released the 2nd DVD "Thrash
'Til Death" that includes the latest concerts with Jorge in Germany,
Sweden and USA. The re-release of "The New Age of Terror" includes bonus
DVD footage of Jorge's performance.
Performing and recording the "RISE" CD
with Lunatics on Parole put Jorge in the spotlight again receiving good
reviews.
Press reviews and interviews include
"Metal Heart" and "Heavy" from Germany. He is mentioned in the "Guitar
Player" magazine. The Spanish press describes Jorge as the most
recognized international Argentine drummer in the metal style. He
appeared on the cover of the Argentine magazines "Bateristas Del Sur"
which included a 2-page interview and "Drums and Percussion" on the
cover and a 4 page interview. As a member of the drummers club:
www.clubdebateristas.net in Argentina, he writes the annual NAMM show
report to update his fellow colleagues about all the latest products.
Prodigal Son, a band that Jorge had been
a member off for many years, asked and contracted Jorge to be the
recording artist on their CD, The Writer. The Prodigal Son has shared
the stage with several bands the likes of NEVERMORE, GAMARAY, TESTAMENT,
CAGE, THIRON, EXODUS, ANGELES DEL INFIERNO and others.
In May 2008, Katan de Pena, invited Jorge
to return to HIRAX and tour with them in France. Upon their return,
Jorge officially was recruited to the band and next toured in San
Francisco in the "The Tidal Metal Fest 13" together with Exodus and
continued touring in Hollywood, Oregon and recently Norway and Japan.
Now, Jorge is preparing to record material for the new HIRAX CD, "El
Rostro del la Muerte".
Additional musical activities include
production and recording with Iggy Elisavensky, musician and recording
engineer. Also, playing and working on current and future projects with
the bands: Alter of the King (San Francisco), SLH, Rock-On, SilverSteel
and others. Always eager to teach others, Jorge also enjoys giving
private lessons and working on developing his first DVD drum clinic
demonstrating his personal style in the US.
Jorge is proud to be artist drummer for
DW DRUMS, REGAL TIP DRUM STICKS, REMO DRUM HEADS, MEINL CYMBALS, SKB
CASES, ANVIL CASES and AUDIX Microphones and can be found on their
websites. Jorge has been invited by these prestigious companies to sign
autographs during the NAMM shows. At the NAMM 09, Anvil Case voted Jorge
as their number one artist of the month.
JAPAN TOUR DATES 2010
OCT 30th (SAT) OSAKA
Venue: SHINSAIBASHI SOMA
http://www.will-music.net/soma/
OCT 31st (SUN) NAGOYA
Venue: IMAIKE TINY 7
http://www.tiny-7.com/index2.htm
NOV.3rd (WED/NATIONAL HOLIDAY) TOKYO
Venue: SHINJYUKU MARZ
http://www.marz.jp/
YOU TUBE LINK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHWg1u-yxvk
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