Joe Comeau

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Joe Comeau
Birth nameJoseph Toussaint Comeau
Born (1964-05-02) May 2, 1964 (age 60)
Rochester, New York, U.S.
Genres Thrash metal, groove metal, power metal, speed metal
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1988–present
Member of Liege Lord, DuskMachine
Formerly of Overkill, Annihilator

Joe Comeau is an American singer and guitarist from Rochester, New York. He is best known for his work with the heavy metal bands Annihilator, Liege Lord and Overkill. He is currently the lead singer for the band DuskMachine and the recently reunited Liege Lord.

Discography

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With Duskmachine
With Liege Lord
With Overkill
With Annihilator

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References

  1. "Joe Comeau". Discogs.