Armored Saint is a Los Angeles-based heavy metal band. The band was formed in 1982 by singer John Bush, guitarists DavePritchard andPhil Sandoval, bassist Joey Vera and drummer Gonzo (the brother of Phil Sandoval). Following a split the band reformed torecord albums in2000 and 2001, parting ways once again until John Bush’s leaving of Anthrax.In 2006 they have enjoyed a series of successful shows across California and then Europe, and this year, they released their newest studioeffort La Ranza, their first for nearly a decade. https://armoredsaint.bandcamp.com/