Joey Belladonna Bio: Real Name Joseph Bellardini, Anthrax Singer He/Him
Joey Belladonna → Joseph Bellardini
Joey Belladonna's real name is Joseph Bellardini.
- Known as
- Joey Belladonna
- Real name
- Joseph Bellardini
- Also known as
- Joseph Belladonna
- Born
- Oswego, New York
- Country
- USA
- Category
- Musicians
Joey Belladonna, born Joseph Bellardini, is the lead singer of the thrash metal band Anthrax.
Facts checked Nov 3, 2026.
Who Joey Belladonna Is
Joey Belladonna was born Joseph Bellardini on Oct. 13, 1960, in Oswego, New York (AllMusic). He fronted the band Bible Black under his birth name in 1983, then joined Anthrax in 1984 after the band let singer Neil Turbin go. He sang on Spreading the Disease, Among the Living, State of Euphoria and Persistence of Time, was fired in 1992, returned in 2005 and has toured with Anthrax since 2010 (Wikipedia). On Nov. 2, 2026, he sang the national anthem before the Bears vs. Seahawks game on Monday Night Football (read the story).
Things You Might Not Know
- He said he'd never heard of Anthrax before his audition (Loudwire).
- He's a six-time Grammy nominee and has performed with Iron Maiden, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath and KISS (joeybelladonna.com).
FAQ
What is Joey Belladonna's real name?
Joseph Bellardini.
How old is Joey Belladonna?
He was born on Oct. 13, 1960, so he's 66.
What band is Joey Belladonna in?
Anthrax, the thrash metal band he joined in 1984.