Ira Black (musician)

Ira Black (born March 23, 1971) is an American heavy metal guitarist. He has played in over 60 bands since the early 1980s and is best known for his work with I Am Morbid, Westfield Massacre, Metal Church, Vicious Rumors, Heathen, Lizzy Borden and Dokken. Black currently plays with Bulletboys and Vio-Lence.

Ira Black
Ira Black in studio
Ira Black in studio
Background information
Born (1971-03-23) March 23, 1971
Sacramento, California, U.S.
GenresHeavy metal
Occupation(s)Guitarist
Years active1986–present
Member ofBulletboys, Vio-Lence
Formerly ofLizzy Borden, Heathen, Metal Church, Vicious Rumors, Chris Caffery

Black has been a strict vegan for 20 years. While in LA County jail in 2009 on a traffic violation, Black garnered national media attention by going on a 10-day hunger strike when he was refused vegan meals.[1]

Career

Black joined Lizzy Borden with Metal Blade Records, and played Dean Guitars.[2] He played guitars on the album Appointment with Death in 2007, with writing credit on half the songs.

He recorded "Send in the Clowns" for Carrot Top's Stage Show at the Luxor in Las Vegas with singer Paul Shortino, Tyler Burgess and drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott with Tom Parham.[3]

Black was recruited to cover Phil Demmel's guitar parts for the Vio-lence touring schedule beginning in August 2022. Black continues to play in Vio-Lence. [4]

References

  1. "Jailed Lizzy Borden Guitarist Claims Veganism Not Recorgnized by Facility as Valid and Sincere". blabbermouth.com. January 10, 2009. Retrieved January 10, 2009.
  2. "Ira Black of Lizzy Borden Bio". deanguitars.com. Archived from the original on May 26, 2007. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  3. "During this wild heavy metal recording session its all Carrot Top and clowns". lasvegassun.com. September 6, 2009. Archived from the original on February 28, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2009.
  4. "VIO-LENCE Recruits Guitarist IRA BLACK for Summer 2022 European Tour". August 4, 2022.
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