Dan Nelson
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Dan Nelson is a singer/songwriter and the singer/guitarist for the band Tomorrows Ghost.
He also is the lead vocalist/guitarist for the band BlackGates, as well as being the former lead vocalist of American
thrash metal
band Anthrax
from 2007-2009.
Dan Nelson has also worked with the Long Island
bands Inside Hollow, Discipline and Devilsize. Nelson's vocal style in BlackGates and other rock/metal projects is reminiscent of Chris Cornell
(Soundgarden
), John Bush (Armored Saint
and formerly of Anthrax) and Phil Anselmo
(formerly of Pantera
and current frontman of Down
. ).
However when singing his solo material, there is a more soulful, bluesy approach to both Dans singing, and guitar playing.
Dan Nelson also plays the bass and drums. He has done so in the past while singing in previous projects.
He was the first Anthrax vocalist to perform with the band in Korea, Colombia, Czech Republic and Estonia.
Inside Hollow on YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/Herojack76?feature=mhum
BlackGates music - http://www.reverbnation.com/blackgates
Tomorrows Ghost music - http://www.youtube.com/user/DanNelsonMusic
He also is the lead vocalist/guitarist for the band BlackGates, as well as being the former lead vocalist of American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
thrash metal
Thrash metal
Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
band Anthrax
Anthrax (band)
Anthrax is an American heavy metal band from New York City, formed in 1981. Founded by guitarists Scott Ian and Danny Lilker, the band has since released ten studio albums and 20 singles, and an EP featuring Public Enemy. The band was one of the most popular of the 1980s thrash metal scene...
from 2007-2009.
Dan Nelson has also worked with the Long Island
Long Island
Long Island is an island located in the southeast part of the U.S. state of New York, just east of Manhattan. Stretching northeast into the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island contains four counties, two of which are boroughs of New York City , and two of which are mainly suburban...
bands Inside Hollow, Discipline and Devilsize. Nelson's vocal style in BlackGates and other rock/metal projects is reminiscent of Chris Cornell
Chris Cornell
Chris Cornell is an American rock musician best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Soundgarden and as the former lead vocalist for Audioslave. He is also known for his numerous solo works and soundtrack contributions since 1998...
(Soundgarden
Soundgarden
Soundgarden is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1984 by singer Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto...
), John Bush (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...
and formerly of Anthrax) and Phil Anselmo
Phil Anselmo
Philip Hansen "Phil" Anselmo is an American musician who is best known as the lead singer for the heavy metal band Pantera. He is currently the frontman for the Louisiana-based metal act Down. He is also the owner of Housecore Records....
(formerly of Pantera
Pantera
Pantera was an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas. Formed by the Abbott brothers, Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell in 1981, bassist Rex Brown would join in late 1981 with vocalist Terry Glaze. Looking for a new and heavier sound, Pantera had Terry replaced in 1987 with Phil Anselmo as...
and current frontman of Down
Down (band)
Down is an American heavy metal supergroup that formed in 1991 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The band's current lineup consists of vocalist Phil Anselmo, guitarist Pepper Keenan, guitarist Kirk Windstein, bassist Pat Bruders and drummer Jimmy Bower. Since their formation, Down has gone on hiatus twice...
. ).
However when singing his solo material, there is a more soulful, bluesy approach to both Dans singing, and guitar playing.
Dan Nelson also plays the bass and drums. He has done so in the past while singing in previous projects.
He was the first Anthrax vocalist to perform with the band in Korea, Colombia, Czech Republic and Estonia.
Inside Hollow on YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/Herojack76?feature=mhum
BlackGates music - http://www.reverbnation.com/blackgates
Tomorrows Ghost music - http://www.youtube.com/user/DanNelsonMusic