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| name = BulletBoys
| name = BulletBoys
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| caption = BulletBoys, 2008
| caption = BulletBoys performing in 2008; group leader Marq Torien at left
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| origin = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], U.S.
| origin = Los Angeles, California, U.S.
| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]],<ref name="AM"/> [[glam metal]]<ref>{{cite web|first= Mike |last= McPadden |title= The Hair Metal 100: Ranking the '80s Greatest Glam Bands, Part 3 |date= September 23, 2015 |publisher= [[VH1]]. [[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |url= http://www.vh1.com/news/208396/the-hair-metal-100-part-3/ |access-date= October 9, 2016}}</ref>
| genre = [[Hard rock]],<ref name="AM" /> [[glam metal]]<ref>{{cite web|first= Mike |last= McPadden |title= The Hair Metal 100: Ranking the '80s Greatest Glam Bands, Part 3 |date= September 23, 2015 |publisher= [[VH1]]. [[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] |url= https://www.vh1.com/news/yagxu0/the-hair-metal-100-part-3 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220524112935/https://www.vh1.com/news/yagxu0/the-hair-metal-100-part-3 |url-status= live |archive-date= May 24, 2022 |access-date= October 9, 2016}}</ref>
| years_active = {{Start date|1987}}–1993, 1995, 1998–present
| years_active = 1987–1995, 1998–present
| label = [[Warner Bros. Records|Warner Bros.]], [[Wounded Bird Records|Wounded Bird]], Swordholio, Perris, Crash Music, [[Cleopatra Records|Cleopatra]], Deadline, Chavis
| label = [[Warner Bros. Records|Warner Bros.]], [[Wounded Bird Records|Wounded Bird]], Swordholio, Perris, Crash Music, [[Cleopatra Records|Cleopatra]], Deadline, Chavis
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| website = {{URL|bulletboysofficial.com}}
| associated_acts = [[Ratt]], [[King Kobra]], [[Beautiful Creatures (band)|Beautiful Creatures]], [[Vince Neil|Vince Neil Band]], [[Guns N' Roses]]
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| current_members = [[Marq Torien]]<br />[[Ira Black (musician)|Ira Black]]<br />[[Brad Lang]]<br />Fred Aching
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| website = {{URL|bulletboysofficial.com}}
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| past_members = See [[#Former members|List of former members]]
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| current_members = [[Marq Torien]]<br/>Ira Black<br/>Brad Lang<br/>Fred Aching
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| past_members = See [[#Former members|List of former members]]
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'''BulletBoys''' is an American [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] group. The band was formed in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]] in 1986.<ref name="AM">{{cite web|first=Steve|last=Huey|title=Bulletboys Biography|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|access-date= April 14, 2016|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/bulletboys-mn0000626774}}</ref> The group's original lineup was composed of former [[Ratt]] and Kagny and the Dirty Rats<ref>{{Cite web|title = Kagny & The Dirty Rats|url = http://www.discogs.com/artist/493084-Kagny-The-Dirty-Rats|website = Discogs|access-date = 2015-12-01}}</ref> guitarist/[[King Kobra]] lead vocalist [[Marq Torien]] (vocals), former King Kobra guitarist [[Mick Sweda]], Lonnie Vencent (bass) and [[Jimmy D'Anda]] (drums, percussion). The group released two successful albums and had a number of singles featured on [[MTV]] between 1988 and 1991.<ref name="AM"/> From the 1990s onward, the group went through numerous lineup changes, with the exception of Torien who remained the only consistent member, which featured musicians such as [[Steven Adler]]<ref name="MTV">{{cite web | title = Steven Adler Goes From Guns To Bullets While Ex-Guns Remain Active | work = [[MTV]] | access-date = September 10, 2010 | url = http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1429800/19980707/guns_n_roses.jhtml}}</ref> (ex [[Guns N' Roses]], later of [[Adler's Appetite]]), Jason Hook (Five Finger Death Punch) and [[DJ Ashba]]<ref name="MTV"/> (ex [[Beautiful Creatures (band)|Beautiful Creatures]], [[Sixx:A.M.]] and Guns N' Roses). The original band reunited for one show in December 2011 before disbanding again.<ref name="Bravewords">{{cite web|title = Ex-Megadeth Guitarist Jeff Young Gears Up For Bulletboys New Year's Eve Reunion Show With Special Music Without Boundaries Episode|publisher = Bravewords.com|date = December 28, 2011|access-date = January 3, 2012|url = http://www.bravewords.com/news/175044}}{{Dead link|date=June 2021 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> In December 2019, BulletBoys original lineup reunited again for a show at the Whiskey A Go Go.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/original-bulletboys-lineup-plays-first-show-in-eight-years-video/|title=Original BULLETBOYS Lineup Plays First Show In Eight Years (Video)|last=Blabbermouth|date=2019-12-31|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET|access-date=2019-12-31}}</ref>
'''BulletBoys''' is an American [[hard rock]]/[[glam metal]] band formed in Los Angeles in 1987. The group's original lineup was composed of singer [[Marq Torien]] (formerly of [[Ratt]], [[King Kobra]], and Kagny & the Dirty Rats), guitarist [[Mick Sweda]] (formerly of King Kobra), bassist Lonnie Vencent (formerly of King Kobra), and drummer [[Jimmy D'Anda]]. The group released two successful albums and had a number of singles featured on [[MTV]] between 1988 and 1991. From the 1990s onward, the group went through numerous lineup changes, with Torien as the only consistent member. Their most recent album ''[[From Out of the Skies]]'' was released in 2018. The original lineup reunited for one-off shows in 2011 and 2019.


The group were strongly influenced by [[AC/DC]] and [[Van Halen]], with Torien drawing comparisons to Van Halen singer [[David Lee Roth]].<!-- sourced below -->
To date, the band has released nine studio albums: ''[[BulletBoys (album)|BulletBoys]]'' (1988); ''[[Freakshow (BulletBoys album)|Freakshow]]'' (1991); ''[[Za-Za]]'' (1993); ''[[Acid Monkey]]'' (1995); ''[[Sophie (album)|Sophie]]'' (2003); ''[[10¢ Billionaire]]'' (2009), ''[[Rocked and Ripped]]'' (2011), ''[[Elefante (album)|Elefante']]'' (2015), and ''[[From Out of the Skies]]'' (2018), as well as the live album ''[[Behind the Orange Curtain]]'' (2007).


==History==
== History ==
Platinum-selling artists BulletBoys were formed in 1986 in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]] by former [[King Kobra]] members [[Marq Torien]] (also formerly of [[Ratt]]) on vocals, [[Mick Sweda]] on guitar, Lonnie Vencent on bass and [[Jimmy D'Anda]] on drums.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/BulletBoys-Bullet-Boys/release/3654178 Credits] section in the ''BulletBoys'' album (CD release) listing on Discog's.com, (accessed December 13, 2014).</ref> The group were strongly influenced by [[AC/DC]] and [[Van Halen]]<ref name="AM"/><ref name="MTV"/> with Torien drawing comparisons to Van Halen singer [[David Lee Roth]].<ref name="AM"/><ref name="MTV"/> After signing a deal with [[Warner Bros. Records|Warner Bros.]], the group released their debut album ''[[BulletBoys (album)|BulletBoys]]'' in 1988 with the album peaking at number 34 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name="AM Albums">{{cite web| title = BulletBoys Album Charts |publisher = [[AllMusic]] | access-date = September 10, 2010 | url = {{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p3800/charts-awards|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref> The group released two singles, a cover of the classic [[The O'Jays|O'Jays]] tune, "[[For the Love of Money]]" (which peaked at number 30 on the [[Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks|Mainstream Rock Chart]]<ref name="AM Singles">{{cite web | title = BulletBoys Singles Charts |publisher = [[AllMusic]] | access-date = September 10, 2010 | url = {{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p3800/charts-awards/billboard-singles|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref> and number 78 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]<ref name="AM Singles"/>), and "[[Smooth Up in Ya]]" (which peaked at number 23 on the Mainstream Rock Chart<ref name="AM Singles"/> and number 71 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100<ref name="AM Singles"/>), with both receiving airplay on [[MTV]].<ref name="AM"/> They released their second album, ''[[Freakshow (BulletBoys album)|Freakshow]]'', in 1991; however, the album only peaked at number 69 on the Billboard 200.<ref name="AM Albums"/> The single "Hang on St. Christopher," a cover of the [[Tom Waits]] song, peaked at number 22 on the Mainstream Rock Chart.<ref name="AM Singles"/> The group released their final album with Warner Bros., titled ''[[Za-Za]]'', a name suggested by guitarist [[Anthony Gallo]] taken from ''[[The Godfather Part III]]'' character [[Joey Zasa]],<ref name="Za-Za">{{cite AV media notes | title = Za-Za | title-link = Za-Za | others = BulletBoys | year= 1993 | publisher = [[Warner Bros. Records]] | type = CD Booklet}}</ref> in 1993, but it failed to chart, as well as the album's singles. Both Sweda and D'Anda left the group the same year.<ref>{{cite web | title = Za-Za Review |publisher = [[AllMusic]] | access-date = September 10, 2010 | url = {{Allmusic|class=album|id=r190973/review|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref> The group continued and released ''[[Acid Monkey]]'' in 1995 through Swordholio/Perris Records however they disbanded soon after.
Platinum-selling artists BulletBoys were formed in 1987 in Los Angeles, California,<ref name="AM">{{cite web |last=Huey |first=Steve |title=Bulletboys Biography |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/bulletboys-mn0000626774 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812054557/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/bulletboys-mn0000626774/biography |archive-date=August 12, 2016 |access-date= |publisher=[[AllMusic]]}}</ref> by former [[King Kobra]] members [[Marq Torien]] (also formerly of [[Ratt]]) on vocals, [[Mick Sweda]] on guitar, Lonnie Vencent on bass and [[Jimmy D'Anda]] on drums.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/BulletBoys-Bullet-Boys/release/3654178 Credits] section in the ''BulletBoys'' album (CD release) listing on Discog's.com, (accessed December 13, 2014).</ref> After signing a deal with [[Warner Bros. Records|Warner Bros.]], the group released their debut album ''[[BulletBoys (album)|BulletBoys]]'' in 1988 with the album peaking at number 34 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name="AM Albums">{{cite web| title = BulletBoys Album Charts |publisher = [[AllMusic]] | access-date = September 10, 2010 | url = {{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p3800/charts-awards|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref> The group released two singles, a cover of the classic [[The O'Jays|O'Jays]] tune, "[[For the Love of Money]]" (which peaked at number 30 on the [[Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks|Mainstream Rock Chart]]<ref name="AM Singles">{{cite web | title = BulletBoys Singles Charts |publisher = [[AllMusic]] | access-date = September 10, 2010 | url = {{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p3800/charts-awards/billboard-singles|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref> and number 78 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]<ref name="AM Singles" />), and "[[Smooth Up in Ya]]" (which peaked at number 23 on the Mainstream Rock Chart<ref name="AM Singles" /> and number 71 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100<ref name="AM Singles" />), with both receiving airplay on [[MTV]].<ref name="AM" /> They released their second album, ''[[Freakshow (BulletBoys album)|Freakshow]]'', in 1991; however, the album only peaked at number 69 on the Billboard 200.<ref name="AM Albums" /> The single "[[Hang On St. Christopher]]", a cover of the [[Tom Waits]] song, peaked at number 22 on the Mainstream Rock Chart.<ref name="AM Singles" /> The group released their final album with Warner Bros., titled ''[[Za-Za]]'', a name suggested by D'Anda taken from ''[[The Godfather Part III]]'' character [[Joey Zasa]],<ref name="Za-Za">{{cite AV media notes | title = Za-Za | title-link = Za-Za | others = BulletBoys | year= 1993 | publisher = [[Warner Bros. Records]] | type = CD Booklet}}</ref> in 1993, but it failed to chart, as well as the album's singles. Both Sweda and D'Anda left the group the same year.<ref>{{cite web | title = Za-Za Review |publisher = [[AllMusic]] | access-date = September 10, 2010 | url = {{Allmusic|class=album|id=r190973/review|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref> The group continued and released ''[[Acid Monkey]]'' in 1995 through Swordholio/Perris Records however they disbanded soon after.


In 1998, the group reformed, with Torien and Vencent adding former [[Guns N' Roses]] drummer [[Steven Adler]] and future Guns N' Roses guitarist [[DJ Ashba]]<ref name="MTV"/> briefly, with a tour of the US planned with [[Faster Pussycat]], [[Bang Tango]] and [[Enuff Z'nuff]].<ref name="MTV"/> In 1999, Ashba left the group to form [[Beautiful Creatures (band)|Beautiful Creatures]] with Bang Tango singer [[Joe Lesté]] while Adler left also sometime after, going on to form [[Adler's Appetite]] in 2003.<ref>{{cite web|title=Former GUNS N' ROSES Drummer Chooses Name For New Project |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=March 1, 2003 |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=10152 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606042210/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=10152 |archive-date=2011-06-06 }}</ref> A [[compilation album]], titled ''[[Burning Cats and Amputees]]'', was released in 2000, through Deadline Records.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/Bullet-Boys-Greatest-Hits-Burning-Cats-And-Amputees-People-With-Issues/release/4019137 Listing] of ''Burning Cats and Amputees'' on Discogs.com, (accessed December 13, 2014).</ref>
In 1998, the group reformed, with Torien and Vencent adding former [[Guns N' Roses]] drummer [[Steven Adler]] and future Guns N' Roses guitarist [[DJ Ashba]]<ref name="MTV">{{cite web |title=Steven Adler Goes From Guns To Bullets While Ex-Guns Remain Active |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1429800/19980707/guns_n_roses.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090115093347/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1429800/19980707/guns_n_roses.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 15, 2009 |access-date=September 10, 2010 |work=[[MTV]]}}</ref> briefly, with a tour of the US planned with [[Faster Pussycat]], [[Bang Tango]] and [[Enuff Z'nuff]].<ref name="MTV" /> In 1999, Ashba left the group to form [[Beautiful Creatures (band)|Beautiful Creatures]] with Bang Tango singer [[Joe Lesté]] while Adler left also sometime after, going on to form [[Adler's Appetite]] in 2003.<ref>{{cite web|title=Former GUNS N' ROSES Drummer Chooses Name For New Project |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=March 1, 2003 |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=10152 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606042210/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=10152 |archive-date=June 6, 2011 }}</ref> A compilation album, titled ''[[Burning Cats and Amputees]]'', was released in 2000, through Deadline Records.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/Bullet-Boys-Greatest-Hits-Burning-Cats-And-Amputees-People-With-Issues/release/4019137 Listing] of ''Burning Cats and Amputees'' on Discogs.com, (accessed December 13, 2014).</ref>


In 2002, Vencent was rumoured to be involved in a tour of Europe with former [[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]] members [[Joey Belladonna]], [[Dan Spitz]] and former [[W.A.S.P. (band)|W.A.S.P.]] drummer [[Stet Howland]]<ref>{{cite web | title = ANTHRAX Drummer Finds Black Metal Inspiration | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = March 5, 2002 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=1909 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20031102024707/http://roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=1909 | archive-date = November 2, 2003 }}</ref> while former drummer Jimmy D'Anda formed the group Zen Lunatic with [[John Corabi]] (formerly of [[The Scream (band)|The Scream]] and [[Mötley Crüe]]) and Stevo Bruno (formerly of Revel 8).<ref>{{cite web | title = Ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer Teams Up With BULLETBOYS Drummer In ZEN LUNATIC | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = July 11, 2002 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=4704 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20040116153340/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=4704 | archive-date = January 16, 2004 }}</ref> D'Anda went on to tour with George Lynch as part of Lynch Mob and opening up for Dio around the states during 2001.{{Citation needed|date=September 2010}} In 2009 D'Anda played drums for former Warrant singer Jani Lane doing shows in California, New Mexico and Nevada.{{Citation needed|date=September 2010}} In September 2010, Jimmy performed at the Groove Remains the Same, a tribute to John Bonham.<ref>Images from the event (2010) listing D'Anda, (accessed December 13, 2014).</ref>
In 2002, Vencent was rumored to be involved in a tour of Europe with former [[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]] members [[Joey Belladonna]], [[Dan Spitz]] and former [[W.A.S.P. (band)|W.A.S.P.]] drummer [[Stet Howland]]<ref>{{cite web | title = ANTHRAX Drummer Finds Black Metal Inspiration | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = March 5, 2002 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=1909 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20031102024707/http://roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=1909 | archive-date = November 2, 2003 }}</ref> while former drummer Jimmy D'Anda formed the group Zen Lunatic with [[John Corabi]] (formerly of [[The Scream (band)|The Scream]] and [[Mötley Crüe]]) and Stevo Bruno (formerly of Revel 8).<ref>{{cite web | title = Ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer Teams Up With BULLETBOYS Drummer In ZEN LUNATIC | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = July 11, 2002 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=4704 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20040116153340/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=4704 | archive-date = January 16, 2004 }}</ref> D'Anda went on to tour with [[George Lynch (musician)|George Lynch]] as part of [[Lynch Mob (band)|Lynch Mob]] and opening up for [[Dio (band)|Dio]] around the states during 2001.{{Citation needed|date=September 2010}} In 2009, D'Anda played drums for former [[Warrant (American band)|Warrant]] singer [[Jani Lane]] doing shows in California, New Mexico and Nevada.{{Citation needed|date=September 2010}} In September 2010, Jimmy performed at the Groove Remains the Same, a tribute to [[John Bonham]].<ref>Images from the event (2010) listing D'Anda (accessed December 13, 2014).</ref>


The BulletBoys cover of [[The O'Jay's]] R&B song from 1973 entitled "[[For the Love of Money]]" appears briefly in the 2003 TV movie ''"Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Three's Company'"''.<ref>{{cite web | title = For The Love of Money | work = Songfacts.com | access-date = September 10, 2010 | url = http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=3830 }}</ref>
The BulletBoys cover of [[The O'Jay's]] R&B song from 1973 entitled "[[For the Love of Money]]" appears briefly in the 2003 TV movie ''Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Three's Company{{'}}''.<ref>{{cite web | title = For The Love of Money | work = Songfacts.com | access-date = September 10, 2010 | url = http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=3830 }}</ref>


Remaining members Torien and Vencent, released the group's fifth album (their first in 7 years), titled ''[[Sophie (album)|Sophie]]'', in 2003 which featured a guest appearance by former [[Skid Row (American band)|Skid Row]] singer [[Sebastian Bach]].<ref>{{cite web | title = BULLETBOYS: New Album To Include Guest Appearance By SEBASTIAN BACH | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = October 12, 2003 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=15885 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120908115521/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=15885 | url-status = dead | archive-date = September 8, 2012 }}</ref> A tour was to follow, with [[L.A. Guns]], however this was soon cancelled after an incident with the group's bus driver.<ref name="Blabbermouth.net">{{cite web | title = BULLETBOYS Cancel Tour | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = November 14, 2003 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=16713 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20051207113451/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=16713 | archive-date = December 7, 2005 }}</ref> Guitarist [[Keri Kelli]], who was filling for [[Tracii Guns]] in L.A. Guns, performed with BulletBoys before leaving at the insistence of L.A. Guns drummer [[Steve Riley (drummer)|Steve Riley]].<ref name="Blabbermouth.net"/> [[Jason Hook]] was briefly a member of BulletBoys during this time.<ref>{{cite web | title = BULLETBOYS Singer: We Were Drawing A Lot More People Than Headliners L.A. GUNS | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = January 26, 2004 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=18547 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120912210329/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=18547 | url-status = dead | archive-date = September 12, 2012 }}</ref> In 2004, Torien was in line to tour with [[Stephen Pearcy]] (formerly of Ratt), Joey Belladonna (formerly of Anthrax), [[Ron Keel]] ([[Keel (band)|Keel]], IronHorse) and Jason McMaster ([[Dangerous Toys]], [[Watchtower (band)|Watchtower]]) as part of the "Bastards of Metal" tour. However, this tour never came to pass. <ref>{{cite web | title = Former RATT, ANTHRAX Singers To Embark On 'Bastards Of Metal' Tour | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = September 10, 2004 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=26719 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20040917053014/http://roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=26719 | archive-date = September 17, 2004 }}</ref>
Remaining members Torien and Vencent, released the group's fifth album (their first in seven years), titled ''Sophie'', in 2003 which featured a guest appearance by former [[Skid Row (American band)|Skid Row]] singer [[Sebastian Bach]].<ref>{{cite web | title = BULLETBOYS: New Album To Include Guest Appearance By SEBASTIAN BACH | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = October 12, 2003 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=15885 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120908115521/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=15885 | url-status = dead | archive-date = September 8, 2012 }}</ref> A tour was to follow, with [[L.A. Guns]], however this was soon canceled after an incident with the group's bus driver.<ref name="Blabbermouth.net">{{cite web | title = BULLETBOYS Cancel Tour | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = November 14, 2003 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=16713 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20051207113451/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=16713 | archive-date = December 7, 2005 }}</ref> Guitarist [[Keri Kelli]], who was filling for [[Tracii Guns]] in L.A. Guns, performed with BulletBoys before leaving at the insistence of L.A. Guns drummer [[Steve Riley (drummer)|Steve Riley]].<ref name="Blabbermouth.net" /> [[Jason Hook]] was briefly a member of BulletBoys during this time.<ref>{{cite web | title = BULLETBOYS Singer: We Were Drawing A Lot More People Than Headliners L.A. GUNS | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = January 26, 2004 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=18547 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120912210329/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=18547 | url-status = dead | archive-date = September 12, 2012 }}</ref> In 2004, Torien was in line to tour with [[Stephen Pearcy]] (formerly of Ratt), Joey Belladonna (formerly of Anthrax), [[Ron Keel]] ([[Keel (band)|Keel]], IronHorse) and Jason McMaster ([[Dangerous Toys]], [[Watchtower (band)|Watchtower]]) as part of the "Bastards of Metal" tour. However, this tour never came to pass.<ref>{{cite web | title = Former RATT, ANTHRAX Singers To Embark On 'Bastards Of Metal' Tour | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = September 10, 2004 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=26719 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20040917053014/http://roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=26719 | archive-date = September 17, 2004 }}</ref>


In January 2006, the group were announced as support, along with [[Bang Tango]], to Stephen Pearcy on his tour,<ref>{{cite web | title = STEPHEN PEARCY, BULLETBOYS, BANG TANGO To Team Up For U.S. Tour | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = January 14, 2006 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=46820 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120913125934/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=46820 | url-status = dead | archive-date = September 13, 2012 }}</ref> however they soon pulled out<ref>{{cite web | title = BULLETBOYS Drop Off STEPHEN PEARCY's METAL IN AMERICA Tour | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = January 24, 2006 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=47341 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120908135329/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=47341 | url-status = dead | archive-date = September 8, 2012 }}</ref> while they performed at the Raven's Heart benefit concert, which featured members of [[Guns N' Roses]], [[Queens of the Stone Age]] and [[Dio (band)|Dio]] among others performing also.<ref>{{cite web | title = GUNS N' ROSES, DOKKEN, TYPE O NEGATIVE, QUIET RIOT Members To Perform At Benefit Concert | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = January 16, 2006 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=46889 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120912085237/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=46889 | url-status = dead | archive-date = September 12, 2012 }}</ref> Torien also announced that BulletBoys were to reunite and record a new album stating:
In January 2006, the group was announced as support, along with [[Bang Tango]], to Stephen Pearcy on his tour,<ref>{{cite web | title = STEPHEN PEARCY, BULLETBOYS, BANG TANGO To Team Up For U.S. Tour | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = January 14, 2006 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=46820 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120913125934/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=46820 | url-status = dead | archive-date = September 13, 2012 }}</ref> however they soon pulled out<ref>{{cite web | title = BULLETBOYS Drop Off STEPHEN PEARCY's METAL IN AMERICA Tour | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = January 24, 2006 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=47341 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120908135329/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=47341 | url-status = dead | archive-date = September 8, 2012 }}</ref> while they performed at the Raven's Heart benefit concert, which featured members of [[Guns N' Roses]], [[Queens of the Stone Age]] and Dio among others performing also.<ref>{{cite web | title = GUNS N' ROSES, DOKKEN, TYPE O NEGATIVE, QUIET RIOT Members To Perform At Benefit Concert | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = January 16, 2006 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=46889 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120912085237/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=46889 | url-status = dead | archive-date = September 12, 2012 }}</ref> Torien also announced that BulletBoys were to reunite and record a new album stating:


{{cquote|"In 2006 there will be a BulletBoys reunion and I wanted to let you know that on your show. The powers that be are working on it right now, so you will be seeing the BulletBoys out there. But, I wanted to let everyone out there know that we will be coming back out and that we are coming back out for our fans as well as for rock 'n' roll. But I don't really feel that I should be out there touring if I don't have anything new to offer to the musical community like a new fresh record. So that will be happening. A new BulletBoys record will be coming out this year. It's time to go at it and it's time to get it back together again..."<ref>{{cite web | title = BULLETBOYS Vocalist Announces Reunion Tour And New Album | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = January 22, 2006 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=47199 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120908085721/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=47199 | url-status = dead | archive-date = September 8, 2012 }}</ref>}}
{{cquote|"In 2006 there will be a BulletBoys reunion and I wanted to let you know that on your show. The powers that be are working on it right now, so you will be seeing the BulletBoys out there. But, I wanted to let everyone out there know that we will be coming back out and that we are coming back out for our fans as well as for rock 'n' roll. But I don't really feel that I should be out there touring if I don't have anything new to offer to the musical community like a new fresh record. So that will be happening. A new BulletBoys record will be coming out this year. It's time to go at it and it's time to get it back together again..."<ref>{{cite web | title = BULLETBOYS Vocalist Announces Reunion Tour And New Album | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = January 22, 2006 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=47199 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120908085721/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=47199 | url-status = dead | archive-date = September 8, 2012 }}</ref>}}


Drummer Jimmy D'Anda stated that none of the original members were involved in the reunion album soon after,<ref>{{cite web | title = Former BULLETBOYS Drummer Sets Record Straight About 'Reunion' Tour | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = January 23, 2006 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=47240 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120909111218/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=47240 | url-status = dead | archive-date = September 9, 2012 }}</ref> while Torien stated that only D'Anda was "resistant to the idea" with the other former members (Sweda and Vincent) willing to return.<ref name="Blabbermouth">{{cite web | title = Former BULLETBOYS 'Semi-Reunion' In The Works | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = July 26, 2006 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=55639 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130201085116/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=55639 | url-status = dead | archive-date = February 1, 2013 }}</ref> However, a reunion failed to materialise. BulletBoys went on to tour with the Tracii Guns led L.A. Guns<ref>{{cite web | title = L.A. GUNS, BULLETBOYS: U.S. Tour Dates Announced | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = September 27, 2006 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=59303 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20091011062300/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=59303 | archive-date = October 11, 2009 }}</ref> and announced plans for a live album as well as an album of new material in 2007.<ref>{{cite web | title = BULLETBOYS Frontman: Live Album, 'Major' U.S. Tour, 'the Surrreal Life' Appearance In The Works | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = December 19, 2006 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=64077 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120908005553/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=64077 | url-status = dead | archive-date = September 8, 2012 }}</ref> The group released the live album, titled ''[[Behind the Orange Curtain]]'', on April 3, 2007 through Crash Music<ref>{{cite web | title = BULLETBOYS: 'Behind The Orange Curtain' Track Listing, Audio Sample Available | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = January 8, 2007 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=64955 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120912180511/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=64955 | url-status = dead | archive-date = September 12, 2012 }}</ref> while they were one of the confirmed acts for [[Rocklahoma]] in July of the same year.<ref>{{cite web | title = ROCKLAHOMA Lineup Announced: POISON, RATT, VINCE NEIL, WARRANT Confirmed | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = March 27, 2007 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=69443 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081222071146/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=69443 | archive-date = December 22, 2008 }}</ref> Also in 2006, the song "Hard As A Rock" appeared briefly in the movie ''[[Beerfest]]''.<ref name ="IMDb">{{cite web | title = BulletBoys | work = [[Internet Movie Database]] | access-date = September 10, 2010 | url = https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3160984/}}</ref>
Drummer Jimmy D'Anda stated that none of the original members were involved in the reunion album soon after,<ref>{{cite web | title = Former BULLETBOYS Drummer Sets Record Straight About 'Reunion' Tour | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = January 23, 2006 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=47240 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120909111218/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=47240 | url-status = dead | archive-date = September 9, 2012 }}</ref> while Torien stated that only D'Anda was "resistant to the idea" with the other former members (Sweda and Vincent) willing to return.<ref name="Blabbermouth">{{cite web | title = Former BULLETBOYS 'Semi-Reunion' In The Works | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = July 26, 2006 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=55639 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130201085116/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=55639 | url-status = dead | archive-date = February 1, 2013 }}</ref> However, a reunion failed to materialize. BulletBoys went on to tour with the Tracii Guns-led L.A. Guns<ref>{{cite web | title = L.A. GUNS, BULLETBOYS: U.S. Tour Dates Announced | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = September 27, 2006 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=59303 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20091011062300/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=59303 | archive-date = October 11, 2009 }}</ref> and announced plans for a live album as well as an album of new material in 2007.<ref>{{cite web | title = BULLETBOYS Frontman: Live Album, 'Major' U.S. Tour, 'the Surrreal Life' Appearance In The Works | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = December 19, 2006 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=64077 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120908005553/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=64077 | url-status = dead | archive-date = September 8, 2012 }}</ref> The group released the live album, titled ''[[Behind the Orange Curtain]]'', on April 3, 2007, through Crash Music<ref>{{cite web | title = BULLETBOYS: 'Behind The Orange Curtain' Track Listing, Audio Sample Available | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = January 8, 2007 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=64955 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120912180511/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=64955 | url-status = dead | archive-date = September 12, 2012 }}</ref> while they were one of the confirmed acts for [[Rocklahoma]] in July of the same year.<ref>{{cite web | title = ROCKLAHOMA Lineup Announced: POISON, RATT, VINCE NEIL, WARRANT Confirmed | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = March 27, 2007 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=69443 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081222071146/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=69443 | archive-date = December 22, 2008 }}</ref> Also in 2006, the song "Hard as a Rock" appeared briefly in the movie ''[[Beerfest]]''.<ref name ="IMDb">{{cite web | title = BulletBoys | work = [[Internet Movie Database]] | access-date = September 10, 2010 | url = https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3160984/}}</ref>
[[File:Allen and Torien BulletBoys (3865634553).jpg|thumb|The band performing in 2009]]
In 2009, they released their sixth album, titled ''[[10c Billionaire]]'', on Chavis Records. The material was originally written in 2006<ref name="Blabbermouth" /> with plans, by Torien, for a new project using the same name.<ref name="Blabbermouth" /><ref name="Angelfire">{{cite web | last = Suehs | first = Bob | title = ROCK N ROLL EXPERIENCE – Bullet Boys Interview 2009! | work = Angelfire | access-date = September 10, 2010 | url = http://www.angelfire.com/rock/e4/bulletboys.html | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100729114604/http://www.angelfire.com/rock/e4/bulletboys.html | archive-date = July 29, 2010 }}</ref> However, they eventually released it under the BulletBoys moniker. In October, original bassist Lonnie Vincent returned to the group while guitarist Tony Marcus ([[XYZ (US band)|XYZ]], [[Arcade (band)|Arcade]], [[Vicious Delite]]) was also added to the lineup<ref>{{cite web | title = BULLETBOYS Rejoined By Bassist LONNIE VINCENT | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = October 27, 2009 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=129353 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120909040631/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=129353 | url-status = dead | archive-date = September 9, 2012 }}</ref> with a tour of the US announced soon after.<ref>{{cite web | title = BULLETBOYS: New Tour Dates Announced | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = October 28, 2009 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=129426 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20091101091050/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=129426 | archive-date = November 1, 2009 }}</ref>


In 2009, they released their sixth album, titled ''[[10c Billionaire]]'', on Chavis Records. The material was originally written in 2006<ref name="Blabbermouth"/> with plans, by Torien, for a new project using the same name.<ref name="Blabbermouth"/><ref name="Angelfire">{{cite web | last = Suehs | first = Bob | title = ROCK N ROLL EXPERIENCE - Bullet Boys Interview 2009! | work = Angelfire | access-date = September 10, 2010 | url = http://www.angelfire.com/rock/e4/bulletboys.html | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100729114604/http://www.angelfire.com/rock/e4/bulletboys.html | archive-date = July 29, 2010 }}</ref> However, they eventually released it under the BulletBoys moniker. In October, original bassist Lonnie Vincent returned to the group while guitarist Tony Marcus ([[XYZ (US band)|XYZ]], [[Arcade (band)|Arcade]], [[Vicious Delite]]) was also added to the lineup<ref>{{cite web | title = BULLETBOYS Rejoined By Bassist LONNIE VINCENT | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = October 27, 2009 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=129353 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120909040631/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=129353 | url-status = dead | archive-date = September 9, 2012 }}</ref> with a tour of the US announced soon after.<ref>{{cite web | title = BULLETBOYS: New Tour Dates Announced | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = October 28, 2009 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=129426 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20091101091050/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=129426 | archive-date = November 1, 2009 }}</ref>
In January 2010, the group was confirmed to play the Stockholm Rock Out Festival on April 30 of the same year.<ref>{{cite web | title = VINCE NEIL Confirmed For Sweden's STOCKHOLM ROCK OUT Festival | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = January 31, 2010 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=134341 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120908191300/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=134341 | url-status = dead | archive-date = September 8, 2012 }}</ref> In March, the song "Smooth Up In Ya" appeared briefly in the movie ''[[Hot Tub Time Machine]]''.<ref name ="IMDb" /> In April, they were confirmed to play another Festival, Rock N America, that took place July 23–25.<ref>{{cite web| title =SCORPIONS, TWISTED SISTER, RATT To Headline Oklahoma's ROCK N AMERICA Festival| work =[[Blabbermouth.net]]| date =April 1, 2010| url =http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=137796| url-status =dead| archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20100430100207/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=137796| archive-date =April 30, 2010}}</ref>


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On August 28, 2011, former drummer Johnny Giosa died in a car accident in Los Angeles at the age of 42.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://noisecreep.com/bulletboys-drummer-johnny-giosa-dies-in-car-accident/|title=BulletBoys Drummer Johnny Giosa Dies in Car Accident|website=Noisecree.comp|date=August 29, 2011 |access-date=April 23, 2016}}</ref>
In January 2010, the group were confirmed to play the Stockholm Rock Out Festival on April 30 of the same year.<ref>{{cite web | title = VINCE NEIL Confirmed For Sweden's STOCKHOLM ROCK OUT Festival | work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] | date = January 31, 2010 | url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=134341 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120908191300/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=134341 | url-status = dead | archive-date = September 8, 2012 }}</ref> In March, the song "Smooth Up In Ya" appeared briefly in the movie ''[[Hot Tub Time Machine]]''.<ref name ="IMDb"/> In April, the group were confirmed to play another Festival, Rock N America, that took place July 23–25.<ref>{{cite web| title =SCORPIONS, TWISTED SISTER, RATT To Headline Oklahoma's ROCK N AMERICA Festival| work =[[Blabbermouth.net]]| date =April 1, 2010| url =http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=137796| url-status =dead| archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20100430100207/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=137796| archive-date =April 30, 2010}}</ref>


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On December 12, 2019, BulletBoys announced that their original lineup would be reuniting. The reunion kicked off with a hometown gig on December 30, 2019, at the [[Whisky a Go Go]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.herokuapp.com/news/its-official-original-bulletboys-lineup-reunites-for-more-than-50-shows-new-music/|title=It's Official: Original BULLETBOYS Lineup Reunites For More Than 50 Shows, New Music|date=December 12, 2019|website=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=October 11, 2020|archive-date=August 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807043534/http://blabbermouth.herokuapp.com/news/its-official-original-bulletboys-lineup-reunites-for-more-than-50-shows-new-music/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The reunion lasted until January 2022 when drummer Jimmy D'Anda and guitarist Mick Sweda left the band due to "toxicity" within the band.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/bulletboys-part-ways-with-original-guitarist-mick-sweda-and-drummer-jimmy-danda/|title=BULLETBOYS Part Ways With Original Guitarist MICK SWEDA And Drummer JIMMY D'ANDA|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=January 5, 2022|access-date=January 14, 2022}}</ref> The newest lineup of the band was announced shortly after, which would consist of guitarist [[Ira Black (musician)|Ira Black]], bassist [[Brad Lang]], and drummer Fred Aching, thus alleging original bassist Lonnie Vencent had also left the band.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fullinbloom.com/eddie-trunk-on-breakup-of-bulletboys-the-band-will-continue-to-play-rokisland-fest-2022-new-lineup-revealed-marq-torien/|title=Eddie Trunk on Breakup of BulletBoys, "The band will continue to play RokIsland Fest 2022," NEW Lineup Revealed – Marq Torien|website=Full in Bloom|date=January 13, 2022|access-date=January 14, 2022}}</ref>
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On August 28, 2011, former drummer Johnny Giosa died in a car accident in Los Angeles at the age of 42.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://noisecreep.com/bulletboys-drummer-johnny-giosa-dies-in-car-accident/|title=BulletBoys Drummer Johnny Giosa Dies in Car Accident|website=Noisecree.comp|access-date=2016-04-23}}</ref>


== Musical style and influences ==
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On December 12, 2019, BulletBoys announced that their original lineup would be reuniting. The reunion kicked off with a hometown gig on December 30, 2019 at the Whiskey a Go Go.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.herokuapp.com/news/its-official-original-bulletboys-lineup-reunites-for-more-than-50-shows-new-music/|title=It's Official: Original BULLETBOYS Lineup Reunites For More Than 50 Shows, New Music|date=12 December 2019|website=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=11 October 2020}}</ref> The reunion lasted until January 2022 when drummer Jimmy D'Anda and guitarist Mick Sweda left the band due to "toxicity" within the band.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/bulletboys-part-ways-with-original-guitarist-mick-sweda-and-drummer-jimmy-danda/|title=BULLETBOYS Part Ways With Original Guitarist MICK SWEDA And Drummer JIMMY D'ANDA|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=5 January 2022|access-date=January 14, 2022}}</ref> The newest lineup of the band was announced shortly after, which would consist of guitarist [[Ira Black (musician)|Ira Black]], bassist [[Brad Lang]], and drummer Fred Aching, thus alleging original bassist Lonnie Vencent had also left the band.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fullinbloom.com/eddie-trunk-on-breakup-of-bulletboys-the-band-will-continue-to-play-rokisland-fest-2022-new-lineup-revealed-marq-torien/|title=Eddie Trunk on Breakup of BulletBoys, "The band will continue to play RokIsland Fest 2022," NEW Lineup Revealed – Marq Torien|website=Full in Bloom|date=13 January 2022|access-date=January 14, 2022}}</ref>
According to [[AllMusic]], BulletBoys' style was heavily influenced by [[AC/DC]] and [[Van Halen]], before later taking a [[blues]]ier direction.<ref name="AM" /> Vocalist Marq Torien has been compared to Van Halen frontman [[David Lee Roth]].<ref name="AM" /> In his review of the debut album, Oliver Klemm (''[[Metal Hammer]]'') also highlighted the similarity to AC/DC, which he considered striking.<ref>Oliver Klemm: ''BulletBoys''. In: ''Metal Hammer/Crash''. October 1988, p. 62 (in German).</ref> An example of Van Halen similarity on the debut album is the track "Crank Me Up". According to Markus Baro (''Break Out''), passages of the follow-up album ''Freakshow'' also sound like Van Halen's ''[[Fair Warning (Van Halen album)|Fair Warning]]''.<ref>Markus Baro: ''Bullet Boys. Freakshow''. In: ''Break Out''. May 1991, Ear Gear, p. 34 (in German).</ref> In his book ''HAIRcyclopedia Vol. 1 – The Legends'', Taylor T. Carlson said BulletBoys were "unfairly" described as Van Halen clones.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Carlson |first=Taylor T. |title=HAIRcyclopedia Vol. 1 – The Legends |date=2014 |isbn=978-1-312-28618-4 |edition=3 |pages=39 ff |chapter=BulletBoys|publisher=Lulu.com }}</ref> Werner Theurich, on the other hand, considers BulletBoys "quite rightly reviled as Van Halen clones".<ref>Werner Theurich: ''BulletBoys. Zaza'' {{sic}}. In: ''Musikexpress/Sounds''. Nr. 450, July 1993, p. 64 (in German).</ref>


The band compared themselves to early [[Montrose (band)|Montrose]] and Van Halen, but more in terms of attitude than music.<ref>Markus Baro: ''Bullet Boys. Keine Böcke auf Kommerz''. In: ''Break Out''. May 1991, p. 36 f. (in German).</ref> However, the debut albums of both bands were the sonic model for the production, which is why [[Ted Templeman]] was chosen.<ref>Oliver Klemm: ''BulletBoys. Scharfschützen''. In: ''Metal Hammer/Crash''. Nr. 20/1989, September 22, 1989, p. 84 f. (in German).</ref> The blues was added because it increased the chances of being played on the radio.<ref>''Das etwas andere Backstage-Interview: Marq und Mick (Bullet Boys) und Lita Ford''. In: ''Metal Star''. May 1991, Hollywood News, p. 16 (in German).</ref>
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==Personnel==

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===Current members===
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== Personnel ==
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* [[Marq Torien]] – vocals, guitars, bass, congas <small>(1987–present)</small>
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=== Current members ===
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* [[Ira Black (musician)|Ira Black]] – guitars <small>(2022–present)</small>
* [[Brad Lang]]– bass <small>(2022–present)</small>
* [[Marq Torien]] – vocals, rhythm guitar, bass, congas <small>(1987–present)</small>
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* [[Ira Black (musician)|Ira Black]] – lead guitar <small>(2022–present)</small>
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* [[Brad Lang]] – bass <small>(2022–present)</small>
* Fred Aching – drums <small>(2022–present)</small>
* Fred Aching – drums <small>(2022–present)</small>


===Former members===
=== Former members ===
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* Lonnie Vencent – bass, backing vocals <small>(1987–2000, 2006, 2009–2014, 2019–2022)</small>
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* Lonnie Vencent – bass, backing vocals <small>(1987–2000, 2006, 2009–2014, 2019–2022)</small>
* [[Mick Sweda]] – lead guitar, backing vocals <small>(1987–1993, 1999–2000, 2011, 2019–2022)</small>
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* [[Mick Sweda]] – guitars, backing vocals <small>(1987–1993, 1999–2000, 2011, 2019–2022)</small>
* [[Jimmy D'Anda]] – drums, backing vocals <small>(1987–1993, 1999–2000, 2011, 2019–2022)</small>
* [[Jimmy D'Anda]] – drums, backing vocals <small>(1987–1993, 1999–2000, 2011, 2019–2022)</small>
* Tommy Pittam – guitars <small>(1993–1998)</small>
* Tommy Pittam – lead guitar <small>(1993–1998)</small>
* Robby Karras – drums <small>(1993–1998) (died 2012)</small>
* Robby Karras – drums <small>(1993–1998) (died 2012)</small>
* Tony Marcus – guitars <small>(1993, 2009–2010)</small>
* Tony Marcus – lead guitar <small>(1993, 2009–2010)</small>
* [[DJ Ashba]] – guitars <small>(1998–1999)</small>
* [[DJ Ashba]] – lead guitar <small>(1998–1999)</small>
* [[Steven Adler]] – drums <small>(1998–1999)</small>
* [[Steven Adler]] – drums <small>(1998–1999)</small>
* [[Jason Hook]] – guitars <small>(2000–2002)</small>
* [[Jason Hook]] – lead guitar <small>(2000–2002)</small>
* Melvin Brannon II – bass <small>(2000–2002)</small>
* [[Brent Fitz]] – drums <small>(2000–2001)</small>
* [[Brent Fitz]] – drums <small>(2000–2001)</small>
* Vik Foxx – drums <small>(2000)</small>
* Vik Foxx – drums <small>(2000)</small>
* Scott Taylor – bass <small>(2002–2006)</small>
* Scott Taylor – bass <small>(2002–2006)</small>
* [[Keri Kelli]] – guitars <small>(2002–2004)</small>
* [[Keri Kelli]] – lead guitar <small>(2002–2004)</small>
* Denny Johnson – guitars <small>(2004–2006)</small>
* Ryche Green – drums <small>(2005–2010, 2012–2013)</small>
* Ryche Green – drums <small>(2005–2010, 2012–2013)</small>
* Charlie Wayne Morrill – guitars <small>(2006–2007)</small>
* [[Michael Thomas (American musician)|Michael Thomas]] – lead guitar <small>(2006, 2007–2008)</small>
* [[Michael Thomas (American musician)|Michael Thomas]] – guitars <small>(2006, 2007–2008)</small>
* Lenny Round – bass, co-lead vocals <small>(2006, 2007)</small>
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* Stephen Allan – bass <small>(2007–2009)</small>
* Danny Seven – drums <small>(2007–2008, 2008–2009)</small>
* Danny Watts – guitars <small>(2007–2008)</small>
* [[Scott Griffin (bassist)|Scott Griffin]] – bass <small>(2007)</small>
* [[Scott Griffin (bassist)|Scott Griffin]] – bass <small>(2007)</small>
* Don "Dish" Bish – drums <small> (2007) </small>
* Don "Dish" Bish – drums <small> (2007) </small>
* Rob Lane – bass <small>(2008–2009)</small>
* Rob Lane – bass <small>(2008–2009)</small>
*
* Dave Weeks – bass <small>(2008, 2009)</small>
* Tory Stoffregen – guitars <small>(2009)</small>
* Tory Stoffregen – lead guitar <small>(2009)</small>
* Nick Rozz – guitars <small> (2010–2011, 2012–2019)</small>
* Nick Rozz – guitars <small> (2010–2011, 2012–2019)</small>
* Troy Patrick Farrell – drums <small>(2010–2011)</small>
* Troy Patrick Farrell – drums <small>(2010–2011)</small>
* Johnny Giosa – drums <small>(2010) (died 2011)</small>
* Johnny Giosa – drums <small>(2010) (died 2011)</small>
* Chad MacDonald – bass, backing vocals <small> (2011, 2014–2019)</small>
* Chad MacDonald – bass, backing vocals <small> (2011, 2014–2019)</small>
*
* [[Chris Holmes (musician)|Chris Holmes]] – guitars <small>(2011)</small>
* Stephen Jude Mills – drums <small>(2012–2014)</small>
* Stephen Jude Mills – drums <small>(2012–2014, 2015, 2019)</small>
* Shawn Duncan – drums <small> (2014–2016, 2019)</small>
* Shawn Duncan – drums <small> (2014–2016, 2019)</small>
* Joaquin Revuelta – drums <small> (2016–2018)</small>
* Joaquin Revuelta – drums <small> (2016–2018)</small>
* Anthony "Tiny" Biuso – drums <small> (2018–2019)</small>
* Anthony "Tiny" Biuso – drums <small> (2018–2019)</small>
* Phil Varone – drums <small>(2018)</small>
* [[Phil Varone]] – drums <small>(2018)</small>
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==Discography==
== Discography ==
===Studio albums===
=== Studio albums ===
* ''[[BulletBoys (album)|BulletBoys]]'' (1988)
* ''[[BulletBoys (album)|BulletBoys]]'' (1988)
* ''[[Freakshow (BulletBoys album)|Freakshow]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Freakshow (BulletBoys album)|Freakshow]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Za-Za]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Za-Za]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Acid Monkey]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Acid Monkey]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Sophie (album)|Sophie]]'' (2003)
* ''Sophie'' (2003)
* ''[[10¢ Billionaire]]'' (2009)
* ''[[10¢ Billionaire]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Rocked and Ripped]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Rocked and Ripped]]'' (2011)
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* ''[[From Out of the Skies]]'' (2018)
* ''[[From Out of the Skies]]'' (2018)


===Live albums===
=== Live albums ===
* ''[[Behind the Orange Curtain]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Behind the Orange Curtain]]'' (2007)


===Compilation albums===
=== Compilation albums ===
* ''[[Burning Cats and Amputees]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Burning Cats and Amputees]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Smooth Up in Ya: The Best of the Bulletboys]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Smooth Up in Ya: The Best of the Bulletboys]]'' (2006)


===Box sets===
=== Box sets ===
* ''The Warner Albums 1988–1993 '' (2021)
* ''The Warner Albums 1988–1993'' (2021)


===Singles===
=== Singles ===
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==See also==
== References ==
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*[[List of glam metal bands and artists]]


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BulletBoys
BulletBoys performing in 2008; group leader Marq Torien at left
BulletBoys performing in 2008; group leader Marq Torien at left
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresHard rock,[1] glam metal[2]
Years active1987–1995, 1998–present
LabelsWarner Bros., Wounded Bird, Swordholio, Perris, Crash Music, Cleopatra, Deadline, Chavis
MembersMarq Torien
Ira Black
Brad Lang
Fred Aching
Past membersSee List of former members
Websitebulletboysofficial.com

BulletBoys is an American hard rock/glam metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1987. The group's original lineup was composed of singer Marq Torien (formerly of Ratt, King Kobra, and Kagny & the Dirty Rats), guitarist Mick Sweda (formerly of King Kobra), bassist Lonnie Vencent (formerly of King Kobra), and drummer Jimmy D'Anda. The group released two successful albums and had a number of singles featured on MTV between 1988 and 1991. From the 1990s onward, the group went through numerous lineup changes, with Torien as the only consistent member. Their most recent album From Out of the Skies was released in 2018. The original lineup reunited for one-off shows in 2011 and 2019.

The group were strongly influenced by AC/DC and Van Halen, with Torien drawing comparisons to Van Halen singer David Lee Roth.

History

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Platinum-selling artists BulletBoys were formed in 1987 in Los Angeles, California,[1] by former King Kobra members Marq Torien (also formerly of Ratt) on vocals, Mick Sweda on guitar, Lonnie Vencent on bass and Jimmy D'Anda on drums.[3] After signing a deal with Warner Bros., the group released their debut album BulletBoys in 1988 with the album peaking at number 34 on the Billboard 200.[4] The group released two singles, a cover of the classic O'Jays tune, "For the Love of Money" (which peaked at number 30 on the Mainstream Rock Chart[5] and number 78 on the Billboard Hot 100[5]), and "Smooth Up in Ya" (which peaked at number 23 on the Mainstream Rock Chart[5] and number 71 on the Billboard Hot 100[5]), with both receiving airplay on MTV.[1] They released their second album, Freakshow, in 1991; however, the album only peaked at number 69 on the Billboard 200.[4] The single "Hang On St. Christopher", a cover of the Tom Waits song, peaked at number 22 on the Mainstream Rock Chart.[5] The group released their final album with Warner Bros., titled Za-Za, a name suggested by D'Anda taken from The Godfather Part III character Joey Zasa,[6] in 1993, but it failed to chart, as well as the album's singles. Both Sweda and D'Anda left the group the same year.[7] The group continued and released Acid Monkey in 1995 through Swordholio/Perris Records however they disbanded soon after.

In 1998, the group reformed, with Torien and Vencent adding former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler and future Guns N' Roses guitarist DJ Ashba[8] briefly, with a tour of the US planned with Faster Pussycat, Bang Tango and Enuff Z'nuff.[8] In 1999, Ashba left the group to form Beautiful Creatures with Bang Tango singer Joe Lesté while Adler left also sometime after, going on to form Adler's Appetite in 2003.[9] A compilation album, titled Burning Cats and Amputees, was released in 2000, through Deadline Records.[10]

In 2002, Vencent was rumored to be involved in a tour of Europe with former Anthrax members Joey Belladonna, Dan Spitz and former W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland[11] while former drummer Jimmy D'Anda formed the group Zen Lunatic with John Corabi (formerly of The Scream and Mötley Crüe) and Stevo Bruno (formerly of Revel 8).[12] D'Anda went on to tour with George Lynch as part of Lynch Mob and opening up for Dio around the states during 2001.[citation needed] In 2009, D'Anda played drums for former Warrant singer Jani Lane doing shows in California, New Mexico and Nevada.[citation needed] In September 2010, Jimmy performed at the Groove Remains the Same, a tribute to John Bonham.[13]

The BulletBoys cover of The O'Jay's R&B song from 1973 entitled "For the Love of Money" appears briefly in the 2003 TV movie Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Three's Company'.[14]

Remaining members Torien and Vencent, released the group's fifth album (their first in seven years), titled Sophie, in 2003 which featured a guest appearance by former Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach.[15] A tour was to follow, with L.A. Guns, however this was soon canceled after an incident with the group's bus driver.[16] Guitarist Keri Kelli, who was filling for Tracii Guns in L.A. Guns, performed with BulletBoys before leaving at the insistence of L.A. Guns drummer Steve Riley.[16] Jason Hook was briefly a member of BulletBoys during this time.[17] In 2004, Torien was in line to tour with Stephen Pearcy (formerly of Ratt), Joey Belladonna (formerly of Anthrax), Ron Keel (Keel, IronHorse) and Jason McMaster (Dangerous Toys, Watchtower) as part of the "Bastards of Metal" tour. However, this tour never came to pass.[18]

In January 2006, the group was announced as support, along with Bang Tango, to Stephen Pearcy on his tour,[19] however they soon pulled out[20] while they performed at the Raven's Heart benefit concert, which featured members of Guns N' Roses, Queens of the Stone Age and Dio among others performing also.[21] Torien also announced that BulletBoys were to reunite and record a new album stating:

"In 2006 there will be a BulletBoys reunion and I wanted to let you know that on your show. The powers that be are working on it right now, so you will be seeing the BulletBoys out there. But, I wanted to let everyone out there know that we will be coming back out and that we are coming back out for our fans as well as for rock 'n' roll. But I don't really feel that I should be out there touring if I don't have anything new to offer to the musical community like a new fresh record. So that will be happening. A new BulletBoys record will be coming out this year. It's time to go at it and it's time to get it back together again..."[22]

Drummer Jimmy D'Anda stated that none of the original members were involved in the reunion album soon after,[23] while Torien stated that only D'Anda was "resistant to the idea" with the other former members (Sweda and Vincent) willing to return.[24] However, a reunion failed to materialize. BulletBoys went on to tour with the Tracii Guns-led L.A. Guns[25] and announced plans for a live album as well as an album of new material in 2007.[26] The group released the live album, titled Behind the Orange Curtain, on April 3, 2007, through Crash Music[27] while they were one of the confirmed acts for Rocklahoma in July of the same year.[28] Also in 2006, the song "Hard as a Rock" appeared briefly in the movie Beerfest.[29]

The band performing in 2009

In 2009, they released their sixth album, titled 10c Billionaire, on Chavis Records. The material was originally written in 2006[24] with plans, by Torien, for a new project using the same name.[24][30] However, they eventually released it under the BulletBoys moniker. In October, original bassist Lonnie Vincent returned to the group while guitarist Tony Marcus (XYZ, Arcade, Vicious Delite) was also added to the lineup[31] with a tour of the US announced soon after.[32]

In January 2010, the group was confirmed to play the Stockholm Rock Out Festival on April 30 of the same year.[33] In March, the song "Smooth Up In Ya" appeared briefly in the movie Hot Tub Time Machine.[29] In April, they were confirmed to play another Festival, Rock N America, that took place July 23–25.[34]

On August 28, 2011, former drummer Johnny Giosa died in a car accident in Los Angeles at the age of 42.[35]

On December 12, 2019, BulletBoys announced that their original lineup would be reuniting. The reunion kicked off with a hometown gig on December 30, 2019, at the Whisky a Go Go.[36] The reunion lasted until January 2022 when drummer Jimmy D'Anda and guitarist Mick Sweda left the band due to "toxicity" within the band.[37] The newest lineup of the band was announced shortly after, which would consist of guitarist Ira Black, bassist Brad Lang, and drummer Fred Aching, thus alleging original bassist Lonnie Vencent had also left the band.[38]

Musical style and influences

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According to AllMusic, BulletBoys' style was heavily influenced by AC/DC and Van Halen, before later taking a bluesier direction.[1] Vocalist Marq Torien has been compared to Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth.[1] In his review of the debut album, Oliver Klemm (Metal Hammer) also highlighted the similarity to AC/DC, which he considered striking.[39] An example of Van Halen similarity on the debut album is the track "Crank Me Up". According to Markus Baro (Break Out), passages of the follow-up album Freakshow also sound like Van Halen's Fair Warning.[40] In his book HAIRcyclopedia Vol. 1 – The Legends, Taylor T. Carlson said BulletBoys were "unfairly" described as Van Halen clones.[41] Werner Theurich, on the other hand, considers BulletBoys "quite rightly reviled as Van Halen clones".[42]

The band compared themselves to early Montrose and Van Halen, but more in terms of attitude than music.[43] However, the debut albums of both bands were the sonic model for the production, which is why Ted Templeman was chosen.[44] The blues was added because it increased the chances of being played on the radio.[45]

Personnel

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Current members

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  • Marq Torien – vocals, rhythm guitar, bass, congas (1987–present)
  • Ira Black – lead guitar (2022–present)
  • Brad Lang – bass (2022–present)
  • Fred Aching – drums (2022–present)

Former members

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  • Lonnie Vencent – bass, backing vocals (1987–2000, 2006, 2009–2014, 2019–2022)
  • Mick Sweda – lead guitar, backing vocals (1987–1993, 1999–2000, 2011, 2019–2022)
  • Jimmy D'Anda – drums, backing vocals (1987–1993, 1999–2000, 2011, 2019–2022)
  • Tommy Pittam – lead guitar (1993–1998)
  • Robby Karras – drums (1993–1998) (died 2012)
  • Tony Marcus – lead guitar (1993, 2009–2010)
  • DJ Ashba – lead guitar (1998–1999)
  • Steven Adler – drums (1998–1999)
  • Jason Hook – lead guitar (2000–2002)
  • Brent Fitz – drums (2000–2001)
  • Vik Foxx – drums (2000)
  • Scott Taylor – bass (2002–2006)
  • Keri Kelli – lead guitar (2002–2004)
  • Ryche Green – drums (2005–2010, 2012–2013)
  • Michael Thomas – lead guitar (2006, 2007–2008)
  • Scott Griffin – bass (2007)
  • Don "Dish" Bish – drums (2007)
  • Rob Lane – bass (2008–2009)
  • Tory Stoffregen – lead guitar (2009)
  • Nick Rozz – guitars (2010–2011, 2012–2019)
  • Troy Patrick Farrell – drums (2010–2011)
  • Johnny Giosa – drums (2010) (died 2011)
  • Chad MacDonald – bass, backing vocals (2011, 2014–2019)
  • Stephen Jude Mills – drums (2012–2014, 2015, 2019)
  • Shawn Duncan – drums (2014–2016, 2019)
  • Joaquin Revuelta – drums (2016–2018)
  • Anthony "Tiny" Biuso – drums (2018–2019)
  • Phil Varone – drums (2018)

Discography

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Studio albums

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Live albums

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Compilation albums

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Box sets

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  • The Warner Albums 1988–1993 (2021)

Singles

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Title Release Peak chart positions
US US
Main
"Smooth Up in Ya" 1989 71 23
"For the Love of Money" 78 30
"Hang On St. Christopher" 1990 — 22
"THC Groove" — —
"Talk to Your Daughter" 1991 — —
"Mine" 1993 — —
"Laughing with the Dead" — —
"Balls to the Wall" 2009 — —
"Road to Nowhere" — —
"Symphony" 2014 — —
"D-Evil" 2018 — —
"Holy Fuck" 2022 — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

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