ANIMETAL-USA featuring singer Mike Vescera (OBSESSION/ex-LOUDNESS), bassist Rudy Sarzo (BLUE ?YSTER CULT, ex-OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DIO), drummer Scott Travis (JUDAS PRIEST) and guitarist Chris Impellitteri (IMPELLITTERI) are gearing up for the October 12th release of their debut album in Japan, featuring the band covering Japanese anime theme songs – a spin on the original Animetal band launched in Japan by ANTHEM vocalist Eizo Sakamoto that was launched in 1996 and called it quits in 2006. Album is produced by Greg Reely ; all songs are arranged by Marty Friedman (ex-Megadeth) ; Chris Impellitteri.