Jeff Duncan
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Jeff Duncan is the former metal guitarist for Odin. He currently plays in Armored Saint
and DC4.
In 1988, Duncan joined heavy metal band Armored Saint
. Today, Jeff remains a member of Armored Saint
in which his role has expanded to co-writer on the song “Last Train Home” and the title track on Symbol of Salvation.
As co-founder and lead singer/guitarist of DC4, Jeff Duncan balances writing and recording. DC4 is composed of Rowan Robertson (guitars), Jeff Duncan (guitars/lead vox), and his brothers; Matt Duncan (bass, backing vox), and Shawn Duncan (drums). Duncan’s prowess as a performer continues to be seen and heard on stages across North America and Europe. With over 1000 live shows to his credit, the guitarist and singer has shared the stage with Dio, Scorpions, Slayer, Saxon, Black Label Society, Megadeth, Judas Priest, Whitesnake, W.A.S.P., Motorhead and Queensryche, among numerous others. As an artist he appears on more than 10 discs combined; and his fretwork can also be heard on tribute records to Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, and Iron Maiden.
Armored Saint
-Early career:Armored Saint was formed in 1982 by brothers Phil Sandoval and Gonzo Sandoval , and guitarist David Prichard, while attending South Pasadena High School. Next to join were singer John Bush also a South Pasadena High School Alumni and bassist Joey Vera...
and DC4.
Musical biography
Jeff Duncan started playing guitar at the age of 10. In 1980, he co-founded the heavy metal band ODIN and was its guitarist. The bands initial success caused a bidding war between several major labels.In 1988, Duncan joined heavy metal band Armored Saint
Armored Saint
-Early career:Armored Saint was formed in 1982 by brothers Phil Sandoval and Gonzo Sandoval , and guitarist David Prichard, while attending South Pasadena High School. Next to join were singer John Bush also a South Pasadena High School Alumni and bassist Joey Vera...
. Today, Jeff remains a member of Armored Saint
Armored Saint
-Early career:Armored Saint was formed in 1982 by brothers Phil Sandoval and Gonzo Sandoval , and guitarist David Prichard, while attending South Pasadena High School. Next to join were singer John Bush also a South Pasadena High School Alumni and bassist Joey Vera...
in which his role has expanded to co-writer on the song “Last Train Home” and the title track on Symbol of Salvation.
As co-founder and lead singer/guitarist of DC4, Jeff Duncan balances writing and recording. DC4 is composed of Rowan Robertson (guitars), Jeff Duncan (guitars/lead vox), and his brothers; Matt Duncan (bass, backing vox), and Shawn Duncan (drums). Duncan’s prowess as a performer continues to be seen and heard on stages across North America and Europe. With over 1000 live shows to his credit, the guitarist and singer has shared the stage with Dio, Scorpions, Slayer, Saxon, Black Label Society, Megadeth, Judas Priest, Whitesnake, W.A.S.P., Motorhead and Queensryche, among numerous others. As an artist he appears on more than 10 discs combined; and his fretwork can also be heard on tribute records to Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, and Iron Maiden.
Albums
| Year | Band | Title | Label | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Odin | Caution | Independent | 3 song EP |
| 1985 | Odin | Don't Take No For An Answer | Half-Wet Records | |
| 1987 | Odin | Fight For Your Life | RCA/Victor Records | |
| 1988 | Odin | The Gods Must Be Crazy | Independent | |
| 1990 | Lostboys | Lost and Found | Atlantic Records | |
| 1991 | Armored Saint | Symbol of Salvation | Metal Blade/Warner Bros. Records | |
| 1995 | DC4 | Mood Swings | Independent | |
| 1998 | DC4 | Volume I | Rising Sun Records | |
| 2000 | Armored Saint | Revelation | Metal Blade Records | |
| 2002 | Armored Saint | Nod to the Old School | Metal Blade Records | |
| 2009 | DC4 | Explode | Chavis Records | |
| 2010 | Armored Saint | La Raza | Metal Blade Records | |