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Ricky Armellino | |
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![]() Armellino performing with Ice Nine Kills at Rock im Park 2022 | |
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Birth name | Richard Joseph Armellino |
Born | Long Island, New York, U.S. | March 16, 1988
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Occupation(s) | Rhythm Guitarist, Vocals |
Years active | 2005–present |
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Website | www |
Rick Armellino (born March 16, 1988)[1] is an American musician, best known as the rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist for the heavy metal band Ice Nine Kills.
Biography
editArmellino was born in Long Island, New York, and grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania since the age of 3.[2]
Ricky graduated from Manheim Township High School.[3]
In 2016, Armellino earned an English degree from the University of Alabama.[4]
By the time Armellino was 19 years old, he was fronting a band called This or the Apocalypse. He spent the better part of a decade on over 30 full US-tours and a handful overseas.[citation needed]
While being a talented guitarist and vocalist, Armellino also produced dozens of albums and has dedicated time to work directly under multiple Grammy-nominated producers.[citation needed]
In March of 2018 Armellino's band This or The Apocalypse changes name to HAWK.[5]
In 2021, Armellino produces new single for The Suicide Diseases.[6]
In 2019, Armellino contributes to the production of music documentary, Barn Burner. [7]
Discography
editThis or The Apocalypse
edit- Sentinels (2006)
- Monuments (2008)
- Haunt What’s Left (2010)
- Dead Years (2012)
Ice Nine Kills
edit- The Silver Scream (2018)
- The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood (2021)
HAWK
edit- Tolerance’s Paradox (2020)
Awards and nominations
editSDMA Winners Series
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2020 | Ricky Armellino | Guitarist of the Year | Winner |
References
edit- ^ Stuart, Donnie (May 6, 2023). "Ricky Armellino Facts". Old Time Music. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ "Ricky Armellino's schedule for LAUNCH 2019". launch2019.sched.com. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ Yumpu.com. "H i - L ite - Manheim Township School District". yumpu.com. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ https://commencement.ua.edu/img/past-programs/2016-Spring-Commencement-Program.pdf
- ^ wookubus (March 22, 2019). "This Or The Apocalypse Members Return As Hawk, Debut New Song "Mileage"". Theprp.com. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ Major, Michael. "The Suicide Disease's New Single Produced by Ice Nine Kills' Ricky Armellino". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ "Barn Burner". Barn Burner. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
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