Ira Black (musician)

Ira Black
Ira Black in studio
Ira Black in studio
Background information
Born (1971-03-23) March 23, 1971 (age 53)
Sacramento, California, U.S.
GenresHeavy metal, thrash metal, glam metal, death metal
OccupationMusician
Years active1986–present
Member ofVio-lence, Dio Disciples
Formerly ofBulletboys, Lizzy Borden, Heathen, Metal Church, Vicious Rumors, Chris Caffery, I Am Morbid, Westfield Massacre

Ira Black (born March 23, 1971) is an American heavy metal musician. 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, Dokken and Bulletboys. Black currently plays lead guitar with Dio Disciples and Vio-lence.

Career

Black joined Lizzy Borden with Metal Blade Records, and played Dean Guitars.[1] 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.[2]

Black (left) and Perry Stickland performing with Vio-lence in 2022

Black was recruited to cover Phil Demmel's guitar parts for the Vio-lence touring schedule beginning in August 2022.[3] Black continues to play in Vio-lence.

Personal life

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.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Ira Black of Lizzy Borden Bio". deanguitars.com. Archived from the original on May 26, 2007. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "VIO-LENCE Recruits Guitarist IRA BLACK for Summer 2022 European Tour". August 4, 2022.
  4. ^ "Jailed Lizzy Borden Guitarist Claims Veganism Not Recorgnized by Facility as Valid and Sincere". blabbermouth.com. January 10, 2009. Retrieved January 10, 2009.