Joey DeMaio

# Joey DeMaio

Joey DeMaio is an American bassist and songwriter best known as a founding member of the heavy metal band Manowar, established in 1980. As the band's primary compositional force, DeMaio has shaped their distinctive sound and contributed to numerous album releases that define the epic metal genre.

Beyond his work with Manowar, DeMaio founded Magic Circle Music, a record label and production company that has supported various artists within the metal and rock music landscape. His career spans decades of influential contributions to heavy music composition and band leadership.

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