Nick Catanese
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Nick Catanese is Black Label Society
's second guitarist at live shows. He supports lead player Zakk Wylde
, who has commented that "If I'm Keith Richards, he's Mick Taylor". Nicknamed "The Evil Twin" for his capability to keep up with Zakk Wylde
, Nick joined with him when he noticed Wylde's email address in a magazine, and on a whim told Zakk that if he ever needed a guitar player to let him know. Zakk had been discussing with his wife about getting a second guitarist that very day, then got back to Nick, the two met up and jammed and Nick joined Zakk on the Book Of Shadows
tour (Wylde's solo album). When Zakk was looking to form a band in 1998, Nick recommended drummer Phil Ondich
to Zakk, Sonic Brew
was recorded, and in 1999, John DeServio
was added to the lineup on bass - Black Label Society was officially formed. Phil was eventually replaced by Craig Nunenmacher
, and several bassists (Steve Gibb
, Mike Inez
, Robert Trujillo
, and James Lomenzo
) replaced JD until he ultimately returned to the band in October 2005.
Nick Catanese is also an actor, having appeared in the movie Rock Star
, 2001. Catanese played guitarist Xander Cummins, of the fictional band Blood Pollution. The film also featured performances by musicians such as Zakk Wylde
, Jason Bonham
, Myles Kennedy
, Brian Vander Ark
, Blas Elias
and Jeff Pilson
. He also has credits on Black Label Society's concert DVDs, Boozed, Broozed and Broken-Boned and The European Invasion - Doom Troopin.
Nick plays Paul Reed Smith
electric guitars, and plays Gibson acoustic guitars live with Black Label Society. Nick's contract with Washburn Guitars expired on January 7, 2009 and he did not renew his contract and subsequently moved to Paul Reed Smith (PRS) Guitars, who are going to make a new signature model for him. He posted the following on his website on February 18, 2009.
Catanese formed the band Speed X with Mike Stone
from Queensrÿche
(guitar and vocals), Josh Sattler (bass) and drummer Mike Froedge, both from DoubleDrive
.
Black Label Society
Black Label Society is a heavy metal band formed by Zakk Wylde, with nine studio albums, one live album, two compilation albums, one EP, and three video albums released since formation of the band.-Formation and Sonic Brew :...
's second guitarist at live shows. He supports lead player Zakk Wylde
Zakk Wylde
Zachary Phillip Wylde , best known by the stage name Zakk Wylde, is an American musician, songwriter, and occasional actor who is best known as the former guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and founder of the heavy metal band Black Label Society. He was the lead guitarist and vocalist in Pride & Glory,...
, who has commented that "If I'm Keith Richards, he's Mick Taylor". Nicknamed "The Evil Twin" for his capability to keep up with Zakk Wylde
Zakk Wylde
Zachary Phillip Wylde , best known by the stage name Zakk Wylde, is an American musician, songwriter, and occasional actor who is best known as the former guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and founder of the heavy metal band Black Label Society. He was the lead guitarist and vocalist in Pride & Glory,...
, Nick joined with him when he noticed Wylde's email address in a magazine, and on a whim told Zakk that if he ever needed a guitar player to let him know. Zakk had been discussing with his wife about getting a second guitarist that very day, then got back to Nick, the two met up and jammed and Nick joined Zakk on the Book Of Shadows
Book of Shadows (album)
Book of Shadows is the first solo album by the heavy metal guitarist Zakk Wylde. The album was first released in 1996, and was reissued by Spitfire in 1999 with the bonus disc containing "Evil Ways" , "The Color Green", and "Peddlers of Death" Book of Shadows is the first solo album by the heavy...
tour (Wylde's solo album). When Zakk was looking to form a band in 1998, Nick recommended drummer Phil Ondich
Phil Ondich
Phil Ondich is an American musician from near Mansfield Ohio.In 1997, drummer Phil Ondich was playing in American hard rock band Raging Slab. Having met Zakk Wylde several times while he was touring for his 1996 solo record Book Of Shadows, the two agreed to work together on a project Wylde had...
to Zakk, Sonic Brew
Sonic Brew
-Notes:* The song "Mother Mary" originated as an unreleased Pride & Glory demo, a live version of which was performed during Pride & Glory's set at the Donington Monsters of Rock Festival in 1994...
was recorded, and in 1999, John DeServio
John DeServio
John "JD" DeServio, is the current bass guitarist in Black Label Society, joining after the departure of James Lomenzo in 2005.JD was also a member of Pride & Glory, Wylde's southern rock trio for a short time in December 1994 , and was also Black Label Society's original bass guitarist, playing on...
was added to the lineup on bass - Black Label Society was officially formed. Phil was eventually replaced by Craig Nunenmacher
Craig Nunenmacher
Craig "Louisiana Lightning" Nunenmacher is best known as the former drummer for Black Label Society and Crowbar. He joined Black Label Society in July 2000 while playing for Crowbar, who were touring with BLS at the time...
, and several bassists (Steve Gibb
Steve Gibb
Steve Gibb is an English-born singer, songwriter, and musician, and the first born son of Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees and Linda Gibb....
, Mike Inez
Mike Inez
Mike Inez is a rock musician best known for his role as the bassist of Alice in Chains. Inez has also worked with other popular musical acts such as Ozzy Osbourne, Black Label Society, and Heart. Inez is of Filipino ancestry.-Career:...
, Robert Trujillo
Robert Trujillo
Robert Trujillo is an American bassist who currently plays bass in Metallica. He has also played in Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Black Label Society, and with Jerry Cantrell and Ozzy Osbourne.-Career:...
, and James Lomenzo
James Lomenzo
James "JLo" LoMenzo is a metal bassist known for his roles as a former member of White Lion and Megadeth. He is also known for his work in Black Label Society .-Past bands and other works :...
) replaced JD until he ultimately returned to the band in October 2005.
Nick Catanese is also an actor, having appeared in the movie Rock Star
Rock Star (2001 film)
Rock Star is a 2001 American comedy-drama film directed by Stephen Herek and starring Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston. It tells the story of Chris "Izzy" Cole, a tribute band singer whose ascendance to the position of lead vocalist of his favorite band was inspired by the real-life story of Tim...
, 2001. Catanese played guitarist Xander Cummins, of the fictional band Blood Pollution. The film also featured performances by musicians such as Zakk Wylde
Zakk Wylde
Zachary Phillip Wylde , best known by the stage name Zakk Wylde, is an American musician, songwriter, and occasional actor who is best known as the former guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and founder of the heavy metal band Black Label Society. He was the lead guitarist and vocalist in Pride & Glory,...
, Jason Bonham
Jason Bonham
Jason John Bonham is an English drummer. Jason's parents are Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham and his wife Pat Phillips. After his father's death in 1980, he has played with Led Zeppelin on different occasions, including the Ahmet Ertegün Tribute Concert at The O2 Arena in London in...
, Myles Kennedy
Myles Kennedy
Myles Richard Kennedy is an American musician and singer-songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Alter Bridge, and as the lead vocalist in Slash's current solo project...
, Brian Vander Ark
Brian Vander Ark
Brian Vander Ark is an American Singer-songwriter best known as lead singer for the band The Verve Pipe. Born in Holland, Michigan, Vander Ark began playing guitar at age 8. At age 18, he was married to then girlfriend Michelle Marthens and had a son named Joshua Vander Ark. Soon after he joined...
, Blas Elias
Blas Elias
Blas Elias , is the drummer of rock band Slaughter. He also drums for the Las Vegas production of Blue Man Group.-Biography:...
and Jeff Pilson
Jeff Pilson
Jeff Pilson is an American bass guitarist, best known for his stint in the heavy metal band Dokken...
. He also has credits on Black Label Society's concert DVDs, Boozed, Broozed and Broken-Boned and The European Invasion - Doom Troopin.
Nick plays Paul Reed Smith
Paul Reed Smith
Paul Reed Smith , is a luthier and the founder and owner of PRS Guitars.Smith is originally from Bowie, Maryland. He made his first guitar while at St. Mary's College of Maryland, and continued to build guitars after he finished college, making them one at a time, one a month...
electric guitars, and plays Gibson acoustic guitars live with Black Label Society. Nick's contract with Washburn Guitars expired on January 7, 2009 and he did not renew his contract and subsequently moved to Paul Reed Smith (PRS) Guitars, who are going to make a new signature model for him. He posted the following on his website on February 18, 2009.
Catanese formed the band Speed X with Mike Stone
Mike Stone
Mike Stone may refer to:*Mike Stone , former guitarist for the progressive metal band Queensrÿche*Mike Stone , retired American professional ice hockey centre...
from Queensrÿche
Queensrÿche
thumb|250px|right|Queensrÿche's classic line-up performing at the [[Sauna Open Air Metal Festival]] 2011 in [[Tampere]], [[Finland]]. Left to right: bass Eddie Jackson, lead vocals Geoff Tate, drums Scott Rockenfield and guitars Michael Wilton....
(guitar and vocals), Josh Sattler (bass) and drummer Mike Froedge, both from DoubleDrive
Doubledrive
The band, doubleDrive , was a rock band from Atlanta, Georgia.-Biography:Originally called MK Ultra, doubleDrive arrived on the music scene in their hometown of Atlanta in late 1996...
.