Animetal USA (アニメタルUSA, Animetaru Yū Esu Ē?) is a Japan-based American heavy metal band formed as a tribute to Eizo Sakamoto's band Animetal.[1] They made their world debut at the 2011 Loud Park Festival,[2] where they performed on stage with Momoiro Clover Z.[3] The band's members are former Loudness and Yngwie Malmsteen vocalist Michael Vescera; Impellitteri guitarist Chris Impellitteri; former Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, and Whitesnake bassist Rudy Sarzo; and Judas Priest and Racer X drummer Scott Travis. Their debut self-titled album was released on October 12, 2011, and features English-language heavy metal covers of several anime theme songs, ranging from Dragon Ball's